Culture Of Sound Business Ethics

Culture of Sound Business EthicsNameInstitutional affiliationCulture of Sound Business EthicsUnited States both at the federal and state level has several laws and governmental agencies that are tasked to protect and regulate consumer welfare. However, despite the existence of laws and the government agencies, some companies still manufacture and produce products that are harmful or unhealthy to consumers. One of the companies is the Philip Morris USA, which is largest producer of tobacco in the country (Philip Morris USA, 2020). Different research carried out across the world have proven that tobacco use and specifically smoking cigarette is harmful to human health. According to Arbabi-Kalati et al. (2017), tobacco use is directly linked to several oral diseases and respiratory complications including lung cancer. Despite the existing knowledge on the harmful effects of tobacco, Philip Morris USA continues to produce and sell tobacco-based products. Philip Morris USA began its operations in 1847 (173 years ago) as Philip Morris & Co., Ltd in London, United Kingdom(Philip Morris USA, 2020). The company has been in the United States market for over 40 years and is currently