Civil society is often influenced by many factors surrounding it. The threats induced by corporations and individuals targetting such businesses can differ significantly, creating a prominent subject for scientific discussion. Even though there is no universal consensus on this topic, a crime-committing company presents a much greater danger for the community around it. In this work, the negative influence of an organization’s criminal activities will be presented, and the case of hazardous infant supplements’ distribution will be discussed.
Illegal action undertaken by a corporation can have detrimental consequences for various social groups. Alcadipani et al. (2019) provide a thorough investigation into large companies’ unlawful behavior, stating that such institutions obtain a higher amount of responsibility. Corporations from various economic fields often have an enormous impact on social and business-related events, increasing the adversity of crime activities (Alcadipani et al., 2019). Particular individuals and small organizations usually have a short range of production, only affecting local populations, while large-scale companies encompass various societal groups, even from different regions (Alcadipani et al., 2019). Thus, criminal actions performed by corporations can cause dire outcomes for their workers and other people involved.
Corporate misconducts are frequently reported, making organization crimes a repeatedly occurring event. According to a recent CNN investigation, colossal health and environmental damages were inflicted by four corporations producing baby foods (LaMotte, 2021). The case presented regards the threatening amounts of hazardous substances found in various infant food supplements (LaMotte, 2021). Such toxic metals as arsenic and lead were significantly increased, thus stating a well-being risk (LaMotte, 2021). The company’s negligence towards routine check procedures might have drastic consequences, impacting people worldwide. Altogether, illegal activities performed by large companies affect a large number of populations.
References
Alcadipani, R., & Medeiros, C. R. (2020). When corporations cause harm: A critical view of corporate social irresponsibility and corporate crimes. Journal of Business Ethics, 167(4), 285–297.
LaMotte, S. (2021). Leading baby food manufacturers knowingly sold products with high levels of toxic metals, a congressional investigation found. CNN.