This paper discusses the current problems of business
ethics in the framework that
corporations have long struggled with corporate social responsibility and the overriding corporation goal to make a profit. The paper concludes that, despite the damage done to the reputation of big business ethics by
companies like Enron and WorldCom, the outlook for the continued encouragement and development of
ethically conscious companies is good. The author states that business and government leaders are developing a business environment that is more accepting and encouraging of ethically conscious businesses. Table of Contents Introduction Corporate Social Responsibility and Individual Rights Business Ethics and Enron Business Ethics at WorldCom Inc. Preventing Future Enron and WorldCom's Lessons from Enron and WorldCom Ethical Corporations and Profit Conclusion