However, the feelings and opinions that comprise being a human can be a huge impediment and obstacle to success. In Charlie’s case, there is the obvious conflict because Lola is transgendered and extremely open about his sexual ambiguity. Charlie and the company in totality had to grapple with the idea that they would have to ignore cultural and social norms, for the benefit of the company. But this issue, while being the biggest is not the only one that is going on. There is the ethical issue of Charlie taking care of his father’s loyal employees. When he took over the company, which was in financial disrepair, Charlie had to fire people that had become a family under his father’s direction. Furthermore, like in family business, the idea of changing the family line of work is always a controversial one. For generations, Price & Sons Shoes manufactured classic men’s shoes, not men’s shoes with a twist. Having to transform the image of a family run business always brings up a difficult situation. Additionally, the ethical issue of saving the company due to the family bond is probably the most important issue that Charlie faces. How do you let a company fall to ruin that you have an emotional tie
However, the feelings and opinions that comprise being a human can be a huge impediment and obstacle to success. In Charlie’s case, there is the obvious conflict because Lola is transgendered and extremely open about his sexual ambiguity. Charlie and the company in totality had to grapple with the idea that they would have to ignore cultural and social norms, for the benefit of the company. But this issue, while being the biggest is not the only one that is going on. There is the ethical issue of Charlie taking care of his father’s loyal employees. When he took over the company, which was in financial disrepair, Charlie had to fire people that had become a family under his father’s direction. Furthermore, like in family business, the idea of changing the family line of work is always a controversial one. For generations, Price & Sons Shoes manufactured classic men’s shoes, not men’s shoes with a twist. Having to transform the image of a family run business always brings up a difficult situation. Additionally, the ethical issue of saving the company due to the family bond is probably the most important issue that Charlie faces. How do you let a company fall to ruin that you have an emotional tie