"...the sole purpose of a business is to make a profit" - do you believe that should be the goal of every company?I am not saying it is right or that it is wrong, I want to see what you can do with this assertion.As an investor, I may agree with this statement ... as a member of society I may not agree with this statement.

What are your thoughts on this assertion?Should the profits be the sole motivation of a company?Why or why not?Please explain your rationale.