Leon Sullivan argued that it was ethically justified for Western busin

QUESTION

Leon Sullivan argued that it was ethically justified for Western businesses to operate in South Africa so long as the companies obeyed the apartheid laws.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

ANSWER

FALSE
Sullivan argued that it was ethically justified for General Motors to operate in South Africa so long as two conditions were fulfilled. First, the company should not obey the apartheid laws in its own South African operations (a form of passive resistance). Second, the company should do everything within its power to promote the abolition of apartheid laws.