45. “The most effective way for a businessperson to maximize profits over a long period of time is to follow the highest standards of ethics.”
Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the opinion stated above. Support your views with reasons and/or examples from your own experience, observations, or reading.
我觉得这个题目的难点在和模糊点在于"the highest standards of ethics”无法定义。所以一个化工厂排污是不符合social standards of ethics的但是如果合法就不违反商业道德。我的思路是遵守商业道德可以带来high reputation但不可过分追求highest standards,否则你遵守别人不遵守则对这个企业不公平,造成竞争中的劣势。