Business Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Malden Mills’ Case
Maryam Haidar
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What do you think of Feuerstein’s decision? What would you have done had you
been in his position?
As the title of the case study states, Aaron Feuerstein remained loyal to his employees. The
founder’s grandson insisted on rebuilding the factory in its hometown, and continue paying
regular salaries for his employees. In addition, he extended his employees’ medical coverage
until the business begins operating again. In my opinion, what Feuerstein did was risky, yet,
it was a tough good decision. His choice helped many individuals remain loyal to him. Other
than loyalty, many people did not lose their source of income, or health benefits. In other
words, as he drowned, he kept many above the water. In my opinion, I would have also tried
to rebuild the business, but decrease the expenses. Decreasing salaries at the time, and maybe
limit medical payments with promising employees to give them extra money when the
company returns to the market would have lessened the possibilities of bankruptcy.
