Law vs. Ethics (Business Ethics) - The relationship between

Law vs. Ethics (Business Ethics)

The relationship between law and ethics has been subject to much discussion over time. Is there a common standard? Is one "stricter" than the other? In a well-written, cohesive essay, explore the relationship of law and ethics. As you do so, identify and discuss specific examples to illustrate each of the following:

? Law and ethics overlap in purpose and/or form (i.e., the law tends to enforce ethical standards or is parallel to societal ethics)

? Law is ethically neutral (i.e., law has no ethical purpose or content)

? Because law is developed through compromise, the law may actually be unethical (i.e. the purpose or effect of the law may be unethical) Develop a response that includes examples and evidence to support your ideas, and which clearly communicates the required message to your audience. Organize your response in a clear and logical manner as appropriate for the genre of writing. Use well-structured sentences, audience-appropriate language, and correct conventions of standard American English.