8.6. Cynicism
Results of recent studies indicate that the general public is quite cynical about the ability of the business marketplace to regulate its own ethical behavior. For example, in a study conducted by Harris Interactive, Inc. (2005), more than half of American workers questioned the basic morality of their organizations’ top leaders and said that their managers did not treat them fairly. Furthermore, only 36% of workers said they believed top management cared about advancing employee skills.