Business Ethics

Sandel discussed the increased commercialization of sports in ‘What Money Can’t Buy’. This increased commercialization involves many things including the renaming of stadiums to include corporate sponsors as well as advertisements on player jerseys. Is there any point at which the increased commercialization of sports harms the sport itself? However, you address this question be sure to discuss what the point of a sporting activity is. Also in your reply discuss how your thoughts apply to all levels of sports from little league teams to college teams and professional sports. Lastly, discuss how cultural standards and social norms play a role, if any, with respect to whether commercialization impacts a sport itself.