Debate about what is right and what is wrong can be endless. As was pointed out in Chapter 1, ethical standards have been developed to provide quidance for individuals. Additionally, many companies are hiring full-time ethics officers. Often, these officers set up hotlines so that employees can call and register complaints or ask about the propriety of certain actions. However, some ethical problems can be avoided simply by using common sense and not focusing solely on the short term at the expense of the long term. Consider two examples of cost cutting at Ford Motor Company. Recently, Ford decided to delete the rubber molding on the side of the sable, saving about $100 per car. Years earlier, Ford saved approximately $7 per car by installing thin-walled gas tanks on the Pinto. Which decision do you think has ethical ramifications?