They're not amoral entities, they're run by people that make all decisions. Every person involved in a business has a moral compass of some regard, and every decision made flows from that.
If a business can get away with something and profit, they won't do it. See how I just claimed the opposite without any proof?
Saying you know plenty of scummy small businesses doesn't mean more than even a small fraction of small businesses are in fact scummy.
I know very few scummy small businesses. <- That's a meaningless statement and it's true. I'll argue that most businesses, and most people in general, are neither scummy nor looking to steal from, rip off, or otherwise defraud other people. The opposite position requires that one believe most people are bad, which is blatantly not true (if it were, civilization would be impossible).
Being scummy isn't necessary being bad. Price gouging is scummy. I wouldn't say it was evil, just self interest which in the end drives positive behaviour. Price gouging limits demand, and encourages supply.
Of course civilisation can exist with scummy businesses. I would say civilisation couldn't exist without companies seeking self interest.
If a business can get away with something and profit, they won't do it. See how I just claimed the opposite without any proof?
Saying you know plenty of scummy small businesses doesn't mean more than even a small fraction of small businesses are in fact scummy.
I know very few scummy small businesses. <- That's a meaningless statement and it's true. I'll argue that most businesses, and most people in general, are neither scummy nor looking to steal from, rip off, or otherwise defraud other people. The opposite position requires that one believe most people are bad, which is blatantly not true (if it were, civilization would be impossible).