The history of business ethics and stakeholder theory in America

Consider the responsibility of top leadership in large organizations with respect to the balance between profits and
stakeholder concerns.
History of business ethics in America since the 1800s with respect to anti-competitive practices and seeking
unfair advantage. To what extent do you believe things to be better or worse in present-day for business in
general.
Howard Bowen's ideas regarding the evolution of the social responsibility of businesses. To what extent do you
think his predictions held true since 1953.
(reading is chapter 1 of ”Ethics at Work” creating virtue at an American Corporation. by Daniel Terris