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They have, it seems to me, to be judged by exactly the same principles as those by which we judge the conduct of a trade union, or a church, or a scientific society.
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Harold J. Laski
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Editor's note · Context
Laski asserts that organizations should be evaluated by the same ethical standards as other social entities like trade unions or churches.
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