Describe the difference between ethics and legality. Can something be unethical and still be legal?

Description
Everyone loves Nike however Nike found itself facing much criticism a few years ago. Nike had outsourced
the manufacture of its products to companies in other countries where child labor is common.
Assignment:
Describe the difference between ethics and legality. Can something be unethical and still be legal?
Research the Nike child labor problem and answer the following questions1. Did Nike do anything wrong? Did it violate ethical business practices and/or did it engage in illegal
activity?
2. Do multi-billion dollar companies like Nike have a greater responsibility to ensure they act in an ethical
manner?
3. What is more important – ethics or profit?
Two pages of thoughtful material.