(for example. video arcades could threaten profitability.
In general. businesses operate as they presently do because society allows them to. If and when society no longer approves of certain practices or situations, it can withdraw that permission by demanding government intervention via regulation or the judicial system. Society's concern about pollution and energy conservation. for example, has been reflected by governmental activities. Society has also demanded more stringent safety regulations for consumer products. The key point is that strict compliance with existing regulations may not be sufficient. businesses must also consider their own influence on potential regulations. Self-regulation may be more appealing than government regulation.