Because it's simply the right thing to do and in return it doesn't tarnish their reputation as a respectable company. Why should business ethics be expressed as part of the core curriculum? Because even if someone doesn't grow up learning the core values of being moral, that doesn't mean it can't still be learned and incorporated into their moral fiber. What role does government play in business ethics? They currently serve only an oversight role, monitoring company behavior and overseeing large mergers that could potentially act unethically. At some point the government will have to step in fully by making companies understand that if you act unethically, your company will suffer financially, making companies less likely to engage in these practices, and in turn, also sends a message to college students entering the business world that it is beneficial to act ethically. Government interference in ensuring that businesses act ethically is like the phrase “The pot calls the kettle black,” especially when elected government officials have been indicted for engaging in unethical behavior, but the standards for moral behavior must begin
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