tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3346515991378239658.post6046283028160181816..comments2024-03-06T20:36:17.410-08:00Comments on Business Ethics Case Analyses: Colgate-Palmolive: Triclosan (2011)Heather Salazarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12790559544243831161noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3346515991378239658.post-36859188981203000492014-02-21T08:11:00.908-08:002014-02-21T08:11:00.908-08:00This is an informative post. I like that most of t...This is an informative post. I like that most of the points that are made or expressed also provide references. These references provide backing for Max's opinions and analysis. Most of the facts I learned in this report were new to me, for I had never heard of the Tricloson drug before. My favorite part of the post is at the end of the introduction, after the case was explained. Max used a question, "The large ethical issue here is: Is Colgate-Palmolive ignoring its corporate-social responsibility to its customers and environment by keeping this chemical in its most popular product?" to make readers think about their opinions on the main issue of the case before explaining the case in terms of the different ethical theories. Another important inclusion is the link to view hard facts about the Triclosan chemical and its various affects. Knowing the effects enrich a reader's understanding when the case is analyzed in terms of the different theories. One recommendation I have is to avoid using the phrase "this means" so often in your analysis because it is slightly repetitive and noticeable, which may distract the reader from the actual content being presented, although a previously stated idea is being further developed. Overall a well-crafted post with nice images.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148685429538739475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3346515991378239658.post-35179386031405667412014-02-20T10:29:15.781-08:002014-02-20T10:29:15.781-08:00Great post Max! I really like your use of quotes i...Great post Max! I really like your use of quotes in order to support your case through the lense of each ethical theory. I actually never heard of this chemical before and I am glad to say I used "Crest" toothpaste and not "Colgate," and now I don't plan on switching! I agree with just about every point you have made throughout this post; however, I have to partially disagree with profit being the only motive in Friedman's economic theory because he is quoted in the book as saying companies should not only act in accordance to the law, but also ethical custom. With this being said, I feel that through the eyes of Friedman they may have made a decent choice by keeping it, but a better choice would be finding an alternative chemical or substance to use; keeping up the profits, while removing the harmful substance. The only suggestion for improvement I have is maybe a little more information about the economic theories; whether it is extending upon the most popular belief (i.e Friedman's profit maximization), or explaining it a little more as if people not in this claass were reading it. Overall great post!Nathan R Olsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12163571305532255152noreply@blogger.com