Topic > The importance of business ethics in business - 781

787). First, there is a realization that shareholder interests should not be the primary concern of corporate management (p. 787). Additionally, there is a greater responsibility that requires all organizations to understand the long-term impacts of unethical business decisions (p. 787). Furthermore, the company's concerns should be about the positive impact on employees, the organization, and the economy (p. 787). Unethical business practices that have occurred in the past serve as lessons learned for the future of business. First, the ability to learn from lessons learned in the past is a valuable asset that is underutilized. Subsequently, unethical business practices critically affect individuals within the organization at all levels. Furthermore, the legislation that results from unethical practices serves as a guideline that will discourage these types of corrupt practices in the world