Boeing is the largest aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial and military aircraft in the world. Boeing military aircraft are equipped with missiles, satellites, launch vehicles and advanced information and communications systems. Boeing is the largest US exporter in terms of sales. Boeing management must understand the importance of the legal, ethical and social responsibility of their organizations. All of the above mentioned will have an effect on the planning function of management. Legal Issues Some of the legal regulations that Boeing encounters are antitrust regulations and foreign trade regulations. The government can influence a company's strategy through the laws it imposes. A company has a legal responsibility to follow all government regulations. Boeing will also need to pay attention to environmental laws and copyright and patent laws. Boeing must also pay attention to the impositions that other countries may impose on the airline industry. Boeing must respond appropriately to the political and economic context of other countries. The biggest legal responsibility Boeing faces is the safety of its passengers. When a plane crashes without having been manipulated by external factors, the responsibility always lies with the airline. The airline will be responsible for paying any compensatory damages to surviving family members. Social Responsibility Social responsibility is the actions of an individual or group that benefit society as a whole more than themselves or the group. Boeing uses research and development as a way to increase customer choices every year, as well as provide safe and effective service to its customers. Boeing is currently developing a new 787 Dreamliner jet. Some of the features of this new jet include a new interior environment that will have a lower altitude and higher humidity making passengers more comfortable during long flights (Troy 2005). Boeing understands that the purpose of using research and development is more than just a way to increase profits, they see it as a way to benefit the customer. This is one of the reasons why Boeing is one of the world's leading airlines. Boeing is also a member of the Foundation for Corporate and Social Responsibility and encourages other companies to become involved in upholding ethics in business. EthicsBoeing has had its problems when it comes to ethics. Lawmakers question Boeing's ethical commitments. (Mandel, 2006) This comes on the heels of two separate allegations involving Boeing.