ABSTRACT
Businesses have a national responsibility to conduct their affairs legally, fairly and dependably. These should not be empty slogans. Draconian or unfair government regulations are brought about by corporate excesses, individually or industry-wide. These are costly to the businesses and to the people. A happy community attracts talented people and reduces external distractions and hassles. It’s a valuable asset, too often neglected or even seriously damaged by tunnel-vision, long-distance management. Unfortunately, the shortsightedness of many national and international giants and, sometimes, entire industries (e.g., tobacco, public construction, airlines) is appallingly stupid and counterproductive. Transnational operations are growing at an exponential rate. The planet is changing into a borderless marketplace.
