Archive for September 29th, 2010
Business Ethics and Sports?
B. Edwards 2 Receptions 87 Yards 1 Touchdown 67 Yards Longest Reception
Fairly impressive stats for a NFL receiver.[NFL.com]
How exactly do business ethics and sports relate to each other? Wide receiver Braylon Edwards of the New York Jets was charged with a DUI on September 21st, and played football on Sunday. The Jets’ management were, “very disappointed about Braylon Edwards’ actions,” and even though he, “failed to follow Jets guidelines of discipline,” he was allowed to score a key touchdown in Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins.
An organization like the Jets require to meet a certain standard in profits. Attendance, merchandise, and sales within the stadium are all very important, especially after moving into a brand new New Meadowlands Stadium. Their performance on the field also relates to the amount of tickets they sell and television ratings they receive. After all, getting a W (win) in football is the most important thing in the game. So does an organization like the Jets practice proper ethics or allow their superstar to score touchdowns?
