Evaluate Carr's Analogy Of Business To A Poker Game

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1. Do you agree with the executive’s statement that “a sudden submission to Christian ethics by businessmen would bring about the greatest economic upheaval in history”? What do you think he means by that statement? Yes, I agree with this statement. If Christian ethics were applied by businessmen, many businesses would probably have a different outcome.
2. How do you evaluate Carr’s analogy of business to a poker game, with its own distinct set of rules? Carr’s analogy of business to poker game shows that both involved taking risks. From both aspects, there can be a 50/50 chance of winning or having a successful business. Carr mentions how poker is somewhat unethical, but businesses are expected to abide by some type of ethical principles.

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