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They have to make decisions in support of their charter, which usually includes profit maximization. Google at least used to have "Don't be Evil" in there, whi
by ycombobreaker 8y ago
They have to make decisions in support of their charter, which usually includes profit maximization. Google at least used to have "Don't be Evil" in there, which should be a pretty relevant shield.
- manigandham 8y agoIt was never in the charter. It's not a shield of any sort. It's just a motto in the code of conduct. The motto has since changed but those words are still there, now in the last sentence. It's meaningless and always has been. Why do people think that this cheesy phrase makes any difference for a giant corporation?
- ycombobreaker 8y agoThanks, I appreciate the correction. > Why do people think that this cheesy phrase makes any difference for a giant corporation? Speaking for myself. I thought it made a difference as part of the charter, with the expectation that overtly evil behavior can be punished eith real teeth (shareholder lawsuits for violating the charter)