Homework on Ostas, Co-operate, comply, or evade?


You can skip section I.A. ("Early CSR literature") and I.C ("Capture theory..."). You don't have to read section II at all, although it may help to clarify some of the author's ideas. All answers must be in your own words.

1. a. What is the difference between cooperating and complying with the law, as the author uses the terms? (1pt)
b. Illustrate this difference using examples not discussed in the reading. (1pt)

2. a. When, according to the author, are businesses morally obligated to cooperate with the law, rather than merely complying with it? (2pts)
b. Do you agree? Why or why not? (2pts)

3. a. When, according to the author, are businesses morally obligated to evade the law? State this as a conditional, and use your own words (don't just quote). (2pts)
b. Do you agree? If not, give a counterexample. If so, explain why. (2pts)