Quality in business always battles with ethics due to the increasing cost associated with ethical devices. Oftentimes, when you hear about an ethical scandal, such as the famous Ford Pinto, it comes down to cost analysis. Many managers already dislike the cost associated wit ha QA department and are not inclined to allocate more money to strengthening that department. Stricter quality controls necessitate more tests/positions which means more spending for the company. As a result, companies agree to lower quality control and thus less safe devices.