Assess and comment on each of the following statements that have appeared in newspaper editorials:

1. Business students come from all segments of society. If they have not been taught ethics by their families and by their elementary and secondary schools, there is little effect a business school can have.

2. Sacrificing self-interest for the collective good won't happen unless a majority of Ameri¬

cans also accept this premise.

3. Competent executives manage people and resources for the good of society. Monetary benefits and titles are simply the by-products of doing a good job.

4. Unethical firms and individuals, like high rollers in Las Vegas, are eventually wiped out financially.