It can be assumed that if the genetic engineering of agricultural had been a phenomenon of say, the mid 19th century, the relationship between food consumers and corporations would be much different. Business then took on a much more “me first” at

Another significant issue dealing with this case would have to be the impact of genetic modification on the environment. Genetic modification has the possibility of affecting a number of aspects in the environment including “gene flows that pollute other plants, toxins that kill insects and birds, growth of pest resistant plants, increase use of pesticides, and adverse impacts on agricultural ecosystems” (Steiner, 117). While defenders of this technology argue that all of these risks mentioned are low, critics to genetic modification argue that we do not know enough about this technology to rule out any of those possibilities and they also mention the fact there has been some evidence of damage to the environment. Despite the possible risks associated with this new technology, businesses have gone ahead and began to use genetically modified crops in the products that they sell to the public. Businesses must look at who is at stake when they make their decision to use these genetically modified crops because there are numerous groups of people that their decisions could possibly affect. The environment as in natural and activists are key stakeholders associated with the business of genetic modification. When it comes to the use of these genetically modified crops; a very tough decision is presented that businesses have to make. With regards to the environment, there is the possibility that this technology could cause some harm to it, however, there is still not enough known about genetic modification because it has only been around for about ten years. So this presents a dilemma for businesses; should they go ahead and use the cheaper crops and turn that into a bigger profit, or should they be concerned with the possible damage that they could do to the environment? If they do decide to go ahead and use these genetically modified crops, they are also risking the possibility of hurting their image as a respectable business. Many people (potential and present customers) do not agree with this new technology and may take their business elsewhere, to someone who does not use genetically modified crops. So, what is a business in this situation supposed to do? Do they risk the possibility of hurting their image and the environment? Or, do they try and make the best possible business decision and cut down on overhead costs to maximize their profits. With regards to making an ethical business decision, it is really difficult to say if choosing to use these genetically modified crops would be considered unethical. The reason being is that there is really no h

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