Martha Stewart Ethical Behavior
Introduction
Martha Stewart is an American Home decorator Icon surrounded by accusations of Inside trading, Obstruction of justice, False statements and Conspiracy. Her trial and investigation lasted for two years ending with her being found guilty of charges and convicted to spend time in jail, home arrest and probation. In this work I will expose Martha Stewart’s behavior and why her actions were considered outlaw, unethical and unprofessional. I will also explain which ethical behavior she used and how that affects her image, financial status, social position, fame and followers.
But who is Martha Stewart and what is her background? I personally didn’t know who Martha Stewart was until her case came out to the public, still until today I never had the opportunity to analyze her case; so we can all have a better idea of who we are talking about it is necessary to do some research on this famous person. Also I will discuss certain elements that had direct influence in her case; for example the law she broke, also the individuals and institutions involved in this case and their rolls and possible unethical behavior.
Who is Martha Stewart?
Martha Stewart’s case cannot be addressed the same way as any John Doe we found in the streets and the reasons are obvious, only all the women and a third of the male population in United States knew her or had brought her inside their homes by buying her products in stores, magazines, online or thru her TV Show. Martha Stewart was one out of five siblings. She was born in New Jersey in 1941 a daughter of two middle class polish immigrants. Martha was a very good student, versatile, activist in several organizations and a successful model. That helped her get a scholarship in Barnard College in New York where she graduated in two mayors, History and Architectural History. She became a stockbroker and married Andy Stewart a lawyer who graduated from Yale University. Years later she moved to Connecticut where slowly but surely
Martha Stewart is an American Home decorator Icon surrounded by accusations of Inside trading, Obstruction of justice, False statements and Conspiracy. Her trial and investigation lasted for two years ending with her being found guilty of charges and convicted to spend time in jail, home arrest and probation. In this work I will expose Martha Stewart’s behavior and why her actions were considered outlaw, unethical and unprofessional. I will also explain which ethical behavior she used and how that affects her image, financial status, social position, fame and followers.
But who is Martha Stewart and what is her background? I personally didn’t know who Martha Stewart was until her case came out to the public, still until today I never had the opportunity to analyze her case; so we can all have a better idea of who we are talking about it is necessary to do some research on this famous person. Also I will discuss certain elements that had direct influence in her case; for example the law she broke, also the individuals and institutions involved in this case and their rolls and possible unethical behavior.
Who is Martha Stewart?
Martha Stewart’s case cannot be addressed the same way as any John Doe we found in the streets and the reasons are obvious, only all the women and a third of the male population in United States knew her or had brought her inside their homes by buying her products in stores, magazines, online or thru her TV Show. Martha Stewart was one out of five siblings. She was born in New Jersey in 1941 a daughter of two middle class polish immigrants. Martha was a very good student, versatile, activist in several organizations and a successful model. That helped her get a scholarship in Barnard College in New York where she graduated in two mayors, History and Architectural History. She became a stockbroker and married Andy Stewart a lawyer who graduated from Yale University. Years later she moved to Connecticut where slowly but surely
Bibliography: Internet Links: • http://www.ethicsscoreboard.com/list/martha.html • http://www.globalethics.org/newsline/members/issue.tmpl?articleid=0126041700 • http://www.nppa.org/news_and_events/news/2005/03/newsweek.html • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business_ethics#Ethics_of_economic_systems • http://www.ethics.org/erc-publications/ethics-today.asp?aid