The Controversy Of Cutting Corners

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Starting a business can and will be difficult. It is a known fact. With a failure rate of up to 33% in the establishment stage, it is no wonder that business owners are tempted to ‘cut corners’ along the way. Occasionally, certain opportunities may surface wherein companies can take advantage of a particular situation in order to make their lives easier. These ‘opportunities’ may often involve unethical practices, thus creating the controversy on whether or not cutting corners is acceptable in business. [Thesis statement]
Prior to stating an opinion on the topic of cutting corners in business, one must understand what exactly is being discussed. Cutting corners, as defined by idioMeanings.com, is “doing something

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