What do you find to be one of the most important ethical issues today for a business owner or leader in management (if not an actual business owner)?

Question

The business environment, for even the sole proprietor and small company, can be complex. Consider your own life experience and the kind of business you would operate.

What do you find to be one of the most important ethical issues today for a business owner or leader in management (if not an actual business owner)?

What should be the business owner or leader’s approach to this issue (e.g. best ethical framework)?

Include an example.

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