There is no evidence that commitment to ethical values is linked with financial performance of organizations True False Laws that prohibit defamation, invasions of privacy, and reputation exist primarily for protection of public health, safety, and morals for protection of the state. for protection of property for protection of the person. a. C. d The importance of trust as a fundamental principle in capitalism is illustrated by expectations that a. investors will be able to earn a return on their investments. b. litigation is inevitable because parties to agreements usually break employees may be discharged at any time for any reason without notice. der trading proves that the economic system underlying business is insi nawed