Corporations, on the other hand, can be made up of hundreds, even thousands of people. Decisions that affect others in bad ways cannot always be traced to one individual This makes it easier for corporations, as a whole. to engage in unethical behavior. Indeed some argue that the whole purpose of the corporation is to make the most money that it can for owners or investors. They say it is, therefore, unethical for the corporation to engage in activities that work against its ability to make profits.