No, slavery is a stupid example. Any good capitalist will tell you that you make as much profit as you can, whilst paying your workers what their work is worth. No work is worth absolutely nothing, and all work is worth as much as the workers are willing to work for it. If a company pays too little, no worker will work for that company.
By your argument, a company would out-source all its work, but they don't. Surely doing this would be a good way to make the most profit? Of course, people like you ignore the fact that businesses are not evil; they are made up of humans just like you and me. I used to work for one of the biggest banks in the world, and despite the fact it was my first job (and I had no prior work experience), they gave me a great salary for the work I did. At the end of it, they gave every member of staff 100 shares each. They had no obligation to do so; they did it because there are mutual agreements between the company executives and the general staff. If a company keeps its staff happy, the company does well.
By your argument, a company would out-source all its work, but they don't. Surely doing this would be a good way to make the most profit? Of course, people like you ignore the fact that businesses are not evil; they are made up of humans just like you and me. I used to work for one of the biggest banks in the world, and despite the fact it was my first job (and I had no prior work experience), they gave me a great salary for the work I did. At the end of it, they gave every member of staff 100 shares each. They had no obligation to do so; they did it because there are mutual agreements between the company executives and the general staff. If a company keeps its staff happy, the company does well.
