"Any color as long as it's black": Henry Ford and the ethics of business

Examines the separation of profitability economics & ethics utilizing the case of Henry Ford. Ford's anti-Semitism & connections to the Nazi Party are discussed, including use of forced labor & production of German military automobiles in his factory. The "profits over principl...

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Published in:Journal of genocide research 2002-12, Vol.4 (4), p.533-541
Main Authors: Betton, John, Hench, Thomas J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anti-Semitism
Automobile Industry
Capitalism
Holocaust
Nazism
Professional Ethics
Profit Motive
United States of America
World War II
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Summary:Examines the separation of profitability economics & ethics utilizing the case of Henry Ford. Ford's anti-Semitism & connections to the Nazi Party are discussed, including use of forced labor & production of German military automobiles in his factory. The "profits over principles" logic is criticized for the enduring acceptable separation of revenue-seeking behavior from any moral framework. The historical context of value neutrality & the reduction of human life to an economic unit in business are examined, & future prospects for human rights in business are assessed. 19 References. L. Collins
ISSN:1462-3528
1469-9494
DOI:10.1080/146235022000000454