Running head: ETHICAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT 1 ETHICAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT 3 Hello All, The drilling of the offshore oil had been deemed appropriate; there occurred an explosion on the deep-water Horizon oil Rig under the ownership of and operation of BP. This caused spills due to the pasteurized natural substances that were escaping from the oil well. There were preventive mechanisms that were put in place to ensure the natural substances escaping from the oil wells do not cause destruction on the surface. However, during this case the laid down mechanisms to prevent chaos failed causing oozing out of the natural gas, water, mud, and other materials through the pipes, spreading and causing ignition (Kaye, 2015). The business has the social responsibility of increasing profits in line with the provisions of Milton Friedman’s philosophy (Friedman, 1970). From the case involving BP oil spill and the connection with the philosophy put across by Milton Friedman, BP was in an effort to maximize its production of its offshore oil which would consequently increase its profits. The maximized levels of oil production would generate more profits that would increase the objectives of the shareholder to maximize their wealth. This was the most probable reason as to why the company exceeds its oil rig so that it could maximize its oil production, without taking into account the preventive measures to enhance safety at the site. Friedman’s theory of Shareholders would have influenced decision making by BP, and consequently reduce the chances of a disaster to a great extent. According to the shareholders theory, businesses are supposed to be conducted in manner that it will meet the goals of the shareholders of maximizing their wealth. Besides, the theory continues to support that businesses should also conform to the basic laws of the society both in the law and those based on the ethical considerations of the society. Acting in an ethical way would have enhanced safety of the people, technology, and the marine life. Friedman, M. (1970, September 13). The social responsibility of business is to increase its profits. New York Times Magazine. Retrieved from http://umich.edu/~thecore/doc/Friedman.pdf Kaye, L. (2015, February 19). Five years after Deep-water Horizon, can BP repair its reputation? Marketing and Comms. Sustainable Brands. Retrieved from https://www.sustainablebrands.com/news_and_views/marketing_comms/leon_kaye/five_years_after_deepwater_horizon_can_bp_repair_its_reputa Running head: WORKPLACE HARASSMENT 1 WORKPLACE HARASSMENT 2 Hello All, There are many reasons that contribute to workplace harassment. Many a times emp.