Ethics in business is of crucial importance in the decision making of reputable companies in the United States and abroad. It's regarded as, "a significant factor which has an influence on both the success and profits of modern companies" (Sroka & Lorinczy, 2015, p. 156). The G2Q case study is one such entity. From inception, the South Pacific business venture appears to be tainted with injustices. There are many layers of inequities in favor of monetary gain in the form of profit sharing and substantial bonuses on behalf of the company, managers, and local officials; with no regard for the indigenous workers or the local community. This analysis will survey three ethical theories, social justice, economic justice, and utilitarianism; demonstrating
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Schowengerdt, C. G. (2014). Ethics. Zanesville, Ohio: Y-City Publishing Llc.
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