Why is there a lack of business ethics discussions in politics?

Re: Why is there a lack of business ethics discussions in politics?

It can also be because some politicians themselves lack business ethics. People seem to think that if someone has a government job automatically their business dealings are morally and ethically correct. Unfortunately that is not the case and today no one is immune from corrupt individuals, be they regular businessman or government officials.

Re: Why is there a lack of business ethics discussions in politics?

Business ethics have been forgotten by politicians,as politics is played by crooks who are corrupt and think about their personalgains. I don't say that all politicians are like this. But politics is generally for keeping the general well being of people and is not thought upon business lines.

Re: Why is there a lack of business ethics discussions in politics?

In the United States, federal and state governments establish rules and procedures for how a business should be run. Businesses that fail to follow federal and state guidelines often face large fines and other penalties. Larger companies sometimes decide that breaking laws and paying the fines involves lower costs than the financial gain made from breaking those laws. However, consistently breaking laws can lead to costly legal battles that outweigh the initial gain. Additionally, executives at companies who break laws and engage in unethical behavior that leads to harmful practices for employees and customers could find themselves facing criminal charges.

Re: Why is there a lack of business ethics discussions in politics?

Politicians do not consider themselves to be businessmen so they think they have the right and hence they do not follow business ethics and generally they have this motto that they helping the welfare of the nation but they are more interested in personal gains.

Re: Why is there a lack of business ethics discussions in politics?

Politicians don't think like a businessman so they lack in business ethics......

Re: Why is there a lack of business ethics discussions in politics?

According to me, Ethics on a global scale have largely plummeted over the recent years.. So