Accountability Quote by Doug Berry
“A corporation like Enron is a person with a legal identity and no ethical accountability.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business Ethics Lecture, 2002
A corporation can be treated as a person legally but lacks moral responsibility, allowing unethical behavior to go unchecked.
In simple terms: Corporations act like people legally but aren’t morally accountable.
Key Takeaway
Demand ethical standards for corporations.
Themes
corporate governance
ethics
legal personhood
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
cautionary
analytical
When to use this quote
- shareholder meetings
- regulatory filings
- public relations
- risk management
Key Concepts
Corporate law
moral responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we enforce moral accountability on legal entities?
- What mechanisms can prevent corporate abuse?
A Different Perspective
Legal personhood does not guarantee ethical conduct.
