Corporatism Vs Individualism
How might business involvement in politics protect individual liberties?
Corporation and people alike have the same liberties. We all have the freedom of speech, association and due process. When corporations back individuals on these liberties they have a stronger united front. When the corporations are involved in politics it protects the individual liberties because they are usually a larger part of political funding contributors. Politicians are going to help back these corporations decisions not to lose their funding from them.
2. How is corporatism in business different from individualism?
With corporatism you have an organized number of businesses that have legal help from the state. These groups may be authorized by the state to speak
for the industry in public arena. They have semipublic status and preform public functions.
Individualistic structures of business allow companies to pursue their own interest and it provides no compelling mechanism to promote the interest of any industry or society. Companies may act alone, as part of an association, or as members of an ad hoc coalition.
3. Is business in America too involved in politics? Why?
I think businesses in America are too involved in politics. I think it all comes down to money. Businesses are willing to back the politicians who they think are going to win. If this politician wins then the company can ask for favors from them at a later date when they need something. It’s kind of like “I’ll pat your back, you pat my back” situation. People usually only do something when they want something in return. Corporations are the same way in my opinion.
Corporation and people alike have the same liberties. We all have the freedom of speech, association and due process. When corporations back individuals on these liberties they have a stronger united front. When the corporations are involved in politics it protects the individual liberties because they are usually a larger part of political funding contributors. Politicians are going to help back these corporations decisions not to lose their funding from them.
2. How is corporatism in business different from individualism?
With corporatism you have an organized number of businesses that have legal help from the state. These groups may be authorized by the state to speak
for the industry in public arena. They have semipublic status and preform public functions.
Individualistic structures of business allow companies to pursue their own interest and it provides no compelling mechanism to promote the interest of any industry or society. Companies may act alone, as part of an association, or as members of an ad hoc coalition.
3. Is business in America too involved in politics? Why?
I think businesses in America are too involved in politics. I think it all comes down to money. Businesses are willing to back the politicians who they think are going to win. If this politician wins then the company can ask for favors from them at a later date when they need something. It’s kind of like “I’ll pat your back, you pat my back” situation. People usually only do something when they want something in return. Corporations are the same way in my opinion.