It is important to reflect on the importance of ethics norms within the Business world. Corporations have had a difficult time, at times, balancing profits and obligations to shareholders and what the majority of people feel is moral in particular cases. For example, it is legal to produce textiles overseas where child labor is acceptable; however, many a textile seller has faced harsh criticism and boycotts for doing so (e.g., Kathy Lee Gifford scandal). Should US corporations be held to the same standards we require in the US when they are operating in other countries? Should they be held accountable morally for engaging in what we would consider unethical conduct? In your opinion, how should that relate and/or affect a corporation’s duty to earn a profit for shareholders? Please write a brief essay expressing your opinions to the questions posed above. Be sure to observe APA formatting/style. Your essay should be between 750 and 1000 total word count. You are expected to research this topic and cite to a minimum of 5 relevant resource. Do not forget you may use the Ethics section/chapter in the text as a starting point for your research. You must provide a Reference page as well.
