With references to the levels and spheres of corporate power discussed in the chapter, how

did the power of Standard Oil change society? Was this power exercised in keeping with
the social contract of Rockefellers era?
Ans: Basically, with references to the levels and spheres of corporate power discusses in the
chapter, I would say that the power of economic, cultural and political of the Standard Oil has led
to the big changes to the society.. In light of the book it has been stated that "Rockefeller's
organization was promoted at 70$ million and created 90 percent of the nation's refining yield."
This has indicated how solid the monetary force of Standard Oil is, and also it can make
energizes lead to the development of vehicle industry. Other than that it can help up the
American economy. Standard Oil's monetary force was not practiced in keeping with the social
contract of Rockefeller's time. From the content it is extremely clear that Rockefeller against the
social contract can be demonstrated when Rockefeller was enhancing "power beyond right" .In
additional he utilized those unscrupulous strategy to take out his rival from the oil industry. For a
instance "He made them "sweat" and 'feel slick' until they sold." This statement demonstrates
that Rockefeller utilized forceful approach to battle with the contender for his own advantage.

How does the story of Standard Oil illustrate the limits of business power?Does it better
illustrate the dominance theory or the pluralist theory in thechapter?
Ans: From the case, Standard Oil had surpassed the breaking points of business force. Business
power can be characterized as the power behind a demonstration by an organization. Rockefeller
utilized his business power to wipe out his rivals furthermore keep his competitors from getting
the oil barrels in the business sector so he can control the oil industry. Business power is
basically utilized to convert resources productively to address the issue of goods given by the
general public to the organization; Rockefeller was utilizing it as a part of the wrong ways.
Dominance hypothesis is the best hypothesis that can be connected on Standard Oil Company in
this section. Standard Oil Company was more underlines on the development of their asset rather
than the welfare of the general public. As indicated by the dominance hypothesis, business
misuses the influence its size. Rockefeller cornered the greater part of the oil businesses in the
U.S. From the way how Rockefeller cornered the oil industry, reduces the opposition and after
that damage his rivals is the most ideal approach to depict the dominance theory.

Did Rockefeller himself ever act unethically? By the standards of his day? By those of today?
How could he simultaneously be a devout Christian and aruthless monopolist? Is there any contradiction
between his personal and business ethics?
Ans:
Rockefeller did act deceptively by the measures of his day. This is unmistakably shown where he
requested his advertising operators to demolish self-governing suppliers, so that he can easily get
control over it. Other than that Rockefeller spouse his rivals' representatives to pass the
confidential data to his organization so he realizes what kind of methodologies he should apply
to protect his rival. Rockefeller was utilizing exploitative strategies to dominate the oil business
and make Standard Oil turn into the greatest oil organization in the U.S. When a man is get to be
rich he or she wishes to be wealthier, this same goes to Rockefeller. Rockefeller could be a
passionate Christian yet in the meantime he could be a monopolist. Regarding the matter of
business Rockefeller can be an exceptionally sensible and cruel businessman. At the point when
the manager spilled data to the press he immediately ordered his secretary to inform the manager
that he does not need the services of the manager after the close of the month. By the way
Rockefeller conceives that he was doing the privilege thing. Besides that he was ready all the
time to verify that there is no contender can dominate his oil industry. In extra from the point
expressed that he read book of scriptures day by day has shown he is a sincere Christian. One
thing he didn't understand was that practicing the unethical strategy to accomplish his objective,
this was a major error that prompts the diminishing of moral values for him. I accept there is
inconsistency between his own and business ethics. Rockefeller viewed himself as accomplished
his objective by utilizing exploitative strategies are correct.
In the utilitarian sense of accomplishing the greatest good for the greatestnumber in society,
was the Standard Oil Company a net plus or a minus? Onbalance, did the company meet its
responsibilities to society?
Ans: In the utilitarian feeling of achieving the best useful for the best number in society, the
Standard Oil Company was a net in addition to. From how Rockefeller extended the Standard Oil
Company first and foremost, the benefit was expanding now and again. He dominated the oil
business and control the cost of oil made him picked up a great deal of profit. Besides that the
Standard Oil Company was the main organization delivered 90 percent of the nation's refining
yield. Another point, would be the discounts given by the shipper to Rockefeller had turn into the
reason lead the Standard Oil Company increment in their gainfulness
The Standard Oil organization meets its obligations to society. The expensive price of flame
made the majority of the American couldn't bear to purchase, and at that point the main item
which is enlightening oil had changed the living way of life of the people. Previously most
Americans went to lay down with dimness, yet when the great nature of lighting up oil was
presented and the cost was reasonable and safe to be utilized, most Americans could claim it.
This can be seen as one of the sample the standard Oil Company meet its obligations to society.
Despite the fact that Rockefeller had consumed the oil industry by dispensing with his rival
however regardless he demonstrate the worry to the general public, this can be seen when he

didn't build the enlightening oil to acquire benefit, he set the illuminating in a sensible value so
that everybody could manage.
Did strategies of Standard Oil encourage unethical behavior? CouldRockefellers vision have
been fulfilled using nicer tactics?
Ans:
It is extremely clear we can see that the methodologies rehearsed by Standard Oil do encourage
unscrupulous conduct. Rockefeller was an extremely exploitative and ruthless businessman, from
the way he disposed of his rivals and makes them into bankrupt for his own advantages.
Rockefeller could even bribe to misroute shipments, once again show the exploitative conduct in
his strategies. Rockefeller's vision can be satisfied utilizing "more pleasant" strategies. By
utilizing "grimy" tactics it can see development of the Standard Oil Company rapidly; yet
utilizing "more pleasant" strategies it might take time to see the outcome. As a moral
businessperson it is critical to utilize "nicer" tactics to overwhelm contenders. At the point when
a "more pleasant" strategies are connected on the competitive strategies it doesn't hurt different
contenders. By paying the shipment cost beneath the rates charged to his rivals were uncalled for.
The triumph of Rockefeller ought to be accomplished by using "more pleasant" strategies not
"filthy" strategies