Monthly Archives: March 2015
The Ethics of Promoting Vaping
The fight over vaping is ramping up. Is the science clear, or not? Is vaping a useful “harm reduction” strategy, or isn’t it? Is it too soon for corporations ethically to promote the cigarette substitutes so vigorously? >>> How Big
The Ethics of Promoting Vaping
The fight over vaping is ramping up. Is the science clear, or not? Is vaping a useful “harm reduction” strategy, or isn’t it? Is it too soon for corporations ethically to promote the cigarette substitutes so vigorously? >>> How Big
Jury Rules in Silicon Valley Gender Bias Case
This case hinged on intention, and intention is pretty hard to prove. That, of course, is a big part what makes it so hard to stamp out various forms of bias. >>> Jury rules against Reddit interim CEO Ellen Pao
Jury Rules in Silicon Valley Gender Bias Case
This case hinged on intention, and intention is pretty hard to prove. That, of course, is a big part what makes it so hard to stamp out various forms of bias. >>> Jury rules against Reddit interim CEO Ellen Pao
Should All Airlines Now Adopt the “Rule of Two?”
In the wake of any tragedy, there are almost always calls for change — changes in laws, changes in regulations, changes in corporate practices. But in practice, that doesn’t always make sense. You typically shouldn’t change policy in response to
Should All Airlines Now Adopt the “Rule of Two?”
In the wake of any tragedy, there are almost always calls for change — changes in laws, changes in regulations, changes in corporate practices. But in practice, that doesn’t always make sense. You typically shouldn’t change policy in response to
Corporate Short-Termism & Climate Change
Here’s an interesting-looking new paper from the scholarly journal, Business and Society. >>> The Role of Short-Termism and Uncertainty Avoidance in Organizational Inaction on Climate Change: A Multi-Level Framework Abstract: Despite increasing pressure to deal with climate change, firms have
Corporate Short-Termism & Climate Change
Here’s an interesting-looking new paper from the scholarly journal, Business and Society. >>> The Role of Short-Termism and Uncertainty Avoidance in Organizational Inaction on Climate Change: A Multi-Level Framework Abstract: Despite increasing pressure to deal with climate change, firms have
How much are Canadian CEOs Paid? Is that a problem?
The levels of pay garnered by top CEOs is bound to generate envy. But it also violates many people’s sense of fair play. Teasing the two apart is a difficult thing. >>> Canada’s Top 100 highest-paid CEOs Being top dog
How much are Canadian CEOs Paid? Is that a problem?
The levels of pay garnered by top CEOs is bound to generate envy. But it also violates many people’s sense of fair play. Teasing the two apart is a difficult thing. >>> Canada’s Top 100 highest-paid CEOs Being top dog
Should Companies Be Transparent about ALL Salaries?
Here’s an argument that says all companies should be transparent about salaries, just like some governments are. Um, privacy violation, anyone? >>> Every company should have a “sunshine list” [T]he case for being more transparent about salaries, at all levels,
Should Companies Be Transparent about ALL Salaries?
Here’s an argument that says all companies should be transparent about salaries, just like some governments are. Um, privacy violation, anyone? >>> Every company should have a “sunshine list” [T]he case for being more transparent about salaries, at all levels,
Advertising (Legal) Marijuana
How do you — how should you — advertise a product that is legal, but just barely?. >>> How Tweed markets a product it’s not allowed to advertise Medical marijuana producers in Canada are typically branded like pharmaceutical companies—clinical, staid
Advertising (Legal) Marijuana
How do you — how should you — advertise a product that is legal, but just barely?. >>> How Tweed markets a product it’s not allowed to advertise Medical marijuana producers in Canada are typically branded like pharmaceutical companies—clinical, staid
Companies: Don’t Brand *Yourself* As “Ethical”
Yes! This! This is absolutely right. One of the silliest and most pretentious things a company can do is to label itself and its products as ethical. Much better to do what you do, go about it quietly, and let
Companies: Don’t Brand *Yourself* As “Ethical”
Yes! This! This is absolutely right. One of the silliest and most pretentious things a company can do is to label itself and its products as ethical. Much better to do what you do, go about it quietly, and let
Salesforce Boycotts Indiana
When one group’s rights & freedoms are used to bash another group’s rights & freedoms, it’s generally best for businesses to keep their heads down. Is this one of those cases? Or does Benioff have a legitimate worry about how
Salesforce Boycotts Indiana
When one group’s rights & freedoms are used to bash another group’s rights & freedoms, it’s generally best for businesses to keep their heads down. Is this one of those cases? Or does Benioff have a legitimate worry about how
Google’s Search Monopoly: Worrisome or Irrelevant?
Does Google’s commanding position in search make it more vulnerable to creative destruction, not less? >>> Don’t Be Afraid of the Big, Bad Google Microsoft missed new opportunities in markets like online search and mobile communications and commerce, fiddling away
Google’s Search Monopoly: Worrisome or Irrelevant?
Does Google’s commanding position in search make it more vulnerable to creative destruction, not less? >>> Don’t Be Afraid of the Big, Bad Google Microsoft missed new opportunities in markets like online search and mobile communications and commerce, fiddling away
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