You’re just saying there are incentives for unethical behavior? Yeah, obviously.
They don’t need to be excused by “well that’s their obligation.” It’s not! Actually, a person’s obligation is to act morally even when there are incentives otherwise, which is approximately all the time for nearly every person.
This is something children learn (lest they be excluded from their society) yet Very Smart People in the upper echelons of the business world conveniently forget.
> If I take capital investment, I now have a contractual agreement to provide returns on that investment. Yes failure to adhere can result in lawsuits or legal penalties.
This is not true. If you've signed a contract that says anything like this, consider getting a real lawyer.
They don’t need to be excused by “well that’s their obligation.” It’s not! Actually, a person’s obligation is to act morally even when there are incentives otherwise, which is approximately all the time for nearly every person.
This is something children learn (lest they be excluded from their society) yet Very Smart People in the upper echelons of the business world conveniently forget.
> If I take capital investment, I now have a contractual agreement to provide returns on that investment. Yes failure to adhere can result in lawsuits or legal penalties.
This is not true. If you've signed a contract that says anything like this, consider getting a real lawyer.