Ben & Jerry’s is a socially responsible organization; however, some may argue whether they are ethical or not. Lee (2014) detailed that “For 20 years, activists have played nice with Ben & Jerry’s, politely making the case that the company should live up to its claims of ‘social responsibility’ and all that that expression promises,” OCA said in a recent newsletter.” The fact that the company doesn’t use organic milk, the activists say, is evidence that Ben & Jerry’s is disingenuous and is “scamming consumers”. Though there may be a disagreement about their ethics in relation to organic milk, overall, I believe they are an ethical organization. Ferrell & Hirt (2016) wrote, “In this chapter we define business ethics as the principles and standards that determine acceptable conduct in business organizations” (p.36). Ben & Jerry’s is not operating outside the lines of acceptable business conduct, even if some people may disagree with their decisions. However, Ben & Jerry’s has indeed shown a commitment to social and ethical responsibility by making their central mission: making fantastic ice cream, creating sustainable financial growth and using their company to make the world a better place (http://www.benjerry.com/values).