Dodge vs. Ford
First, Read Dodge v. Ford. Then read the two articles found on the Business Ethics: Lesson 1 page (The Business Roundtable’s “Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation” and The Forbes article entitled “The Remarkable Rise of ESG”) Next, Answer the following questions via text entry on Canvas (10 points per question). 1. How does the Business Roundtable’s “Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation” compare or contrast to the essential holding in the Dodge v. Ford Motor Company case? (a) What is the essential holding of the court in the Dodge v. Ford Motor Company case? (b) How does that court’s holding (conclusion) compare or contrast to the purposes of a corporation articulated in the Business Roundtable’s letter? 2. Do you agree with the Business Roundtable’s Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation? Why or Why Not. 3. Is it ethical or is it unethical for a corporation to not consider ESG in its corporate decision making? (a) What is ESG? (b) Why is it either ethical or unethical for a corporation to not consider ESG?