Allison operates a pizza establishment and has run into difficult economic times

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Allison operates a pizza establishment and has run into difficult economic times. Just when Allison feels that her business was finally going well, a new pizza place opens nearby. Allison cannot stand the thought of again facing bankruptcy of a business that she has worked so hard for. Allison contacts the suppliers of the new pizza place and tries to convince them not to deal with the new place. The credit worthiness of the new restaurant is lied about, and the moral character of the owner called into question. What torts has Allison committed? What defense(s) might she assert? What ethical issues are presented by Allison's behavior? How can they be resolved?

Explanation / Answer

according to the given scenario it is identified that the owner of this company has already existing pizzeria has performed some civil wrong things through spreading the negative image about the new entrant. Here Mrs. Allison doesn’t have the right to interfere in the business activities of her suppliers. They have the freedom to choose their clients. Even thought she has a genuine reason that she don’t want to face the bankruptcy as before, she cannot harm the business of others.

The activities performed by Ms. Allison are unethical. She communicated wrongly about the credibility and the character of the owner as well as the business. Spreading a wrong information for winning the game or for personal interest is an unethical activity which can in turn affect the reputation of her company.

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