Group formed to protect artisans and increase their profits

Guilds were groups formed to protect artisans and increase their profits.

Explanation:

A guild designated in the Middle Ages an association or cooperation of people practicing a common activity, generally merchants, who, having adopted specific rules and privileges, sought protection from the authorities of a city or state.

The medieval guild institution apparently had no special relationship with trade; instead, the guilds functioned above all as centers of social life, venues for district councils, and organizers of religious festivals. The guilds were also tasked with maintaining a state of peace, especially in rural areas.

the correct answer is “opportunity cost”. opportunity cost is what a company misses out because it decided in one option over another one. in this case, the company decided to invest in building a factory so it gave up another possible benefit or profit in order to achieve success with the factory.  

trade-off is not the correct answer since it is a situation in which you accept losing something in return for benefits in other areas.

and finally, consequence is a general term used to accept what it comes when you make a decision. it can be a positive or negative consequence depending if the decision you took was the correct one.  

sitting in that one chair where he could get shot at was his worst decision.