Business Ethics [Brian's Franchise]

It was again discused in our class what Business Ethics is and the role of the government. In my own opinion the government plays a vital role in implementing business ethics, the government should have a strong control for those who would violate it. For example, if the company was caught dumping untreated water in the rivers or lakes, the company's license to operate should be revoked plus the consequences that they have to undo what they have done. In that way there will be lesser offenders while we as a community take care of our environment.  Our government is weak with regards to implementing business ethics, we don't have laws that would protect the people from abuses and unfair practices from monolopolies and big companies. There are no regulations to control and restrain activities of those big companies. What would it be if there is antitrust law in the Philippines?

We also discussed another case study, Brian's Franchise. 

Brian owns a large franchise chain of small indoor farms that grow marijuana in the US. Having become expert in breeding and raising potent marijuana plants indoors while in college, he decided after college to sell his expertise to others. He found several local partners whom he provided with the necessary equipment, marijuana plants, instructions for growing them indoors, and regular consultations. In return, partners gave him a percentage of the profits from each crop. 

Below are my ACA for the case:

✔️ Discontinue the sale of marijuana and related technology and find an alternative way of living

✔️ Continue the sales of marijuana and related technology and tie up with health organizations with advocay of alternative medicines 

✔️ Continur the sales of marijuana in a different place where it is considered legal

I would rather chose ACA 2, since he has the skills and expertise which can be used for better purposes such as helping create alternative medicines for less fortunate a who can't afford western medicines and treatment.

I think we just need to be more open minded to other possibilities.