Yearly Archives: 2015
Pope on Climate & Capitalism (with a lousy bibliography)
People have made a big deal about the Pope’s new encyclical on climate. Papal writings are generally a big deal, of course, given that there are about 1.2 billion Roman Catholics in the world. But this one is seen as
Pope on Climate & Capitalism (with a lousy bibliography)
People have made a big deal about the Pope’s new encyclical on climate. Papal writings are generally a big deal, of course, given that there are about 1.2 billion Roman Catholics in the world. But this one is seen as
Benefit Corporations: Why Do Some US States, But Not Others, Have Legislation?
Benefit corporations are an interesting new (or mostly new) type of business entity, one with a dual public and private mission. Many people find such organizations extremely attractive. Some even think they are the “way of the future.” The blog
Benefit Corporations: Why Do Some US States, But Not Others, Have Legislation?
Benefit corporations are an interesting new (or mostly new) type of business entity, one with a dual public and private mission. Many people find such organizations extremely attractive. Some even think they are the “way of the future.” The blog
Are there countries where doing business responsibly is impossible?
This blog entry asks whether there are some developing countries where companies from ‘western’ countries can’t do business without ethical peril. Are there some countries that should be considered “no-go” zones by responsible companies? >>> LINK: When is a country
Are there countries where doing business responsibly is impossible?
This blog entry asks whether there are some developing countries where companies from ‘western’ countries can’t do business without ethical peril. Are there some countries that should be considered “no-go” zones by responsible companies? >>> LINK: When is a country
Canada’s Most Socially-Responsible Companies
Whenever you see a headline like this, always always ask yourself 2 questions: 1) What do they mean by “Socially Responsible”? and 2) What was their methodology for producing their list? >>> LINK: Canada’s top 50 socially responsible corporations: 2015
Canada’s Most Socially-Responsible Companies
Whenever you see a headline like this, always always ask yourself 2 questions: 1) What do they mean by “Socially Responsible”? and 2) What was their methodology for producing their list? >>> LINK: Canada’s top 50 socially responsible corporations: 2015
Ethics of Self-Driving Cars
If you think that self-driving automobiles present only a technological challenge, you’re not thinking hard enough. They present an ethical challenge as well. Ought a self-driving car’s algorithm to treat its passengers as objects of fiduciary care (acting so as
Ethics of Self-Driving Cars
If you think that self-driving automobiles present only a technological challenge, you’re not thinking hard enough. They present an ethical challenge as well. Ought a self-driving car’s algorithm to treat its passengers as objects of fiduciary care (acting so as
Does a Corporation Have a Mind?
Corporations don’t have brains, but do they have minds? Or to put it in the lingo of philosophers and neuroscientists, do corporations have ‘mental states?’ Or, instead, when we say “Apple wants our money,” are we simply using a metaphor,
Does a Corporation Have a Mind?
Corporations don’t have brains, but do they have minds? Or to put it in the lingo of philosophers and neuroscientists, do corporations have ‘mental states?’ Or, instead, when we say “Apple wants our money,” are we simply using a metaphor,
It’s Not Wrong if You Do it For Money
In their forthcoming book, Markets Without Limits, Peter Jaworski and Jason Brennan argue that if it’s not wrong to do X for free, it’s not wrong to do it for money. Here, a Japanese judge has ruled that it might
It’s Not Wrong if You Do it For Money
In their forthcoming book, Markets Without Limits, Peter Jaworski and Jason Brennan argue that if it’s not wrong to do X for free, it’s not wrong to do it for money. Here, a Japanese judge has ruled that it might
Should Companies (and Managers) Work for Shareholders?
This short piece is essential reading. It succinctly sums up the challenge posed by the question of ‘shareholder primacy’ — that is, the question of whether “shareholders come first” from the point of view of corporate objectives, and just what
Should Companies (and Managers) Work for Shareholders?
This short piece is essential reading. It succinctly sums up the challenge posed by the question of ‘shareholder primacy’ — that is, the question of whether “shareholders come first” from the point of view of corporate objectives, and just what
Are Uber/Lyft Drivers Employees or Independent Contractors?
This is a really interesting question. The brighter lines that we were able to draw in the 20th Century look a lot less bright as technology changes the way we interact commercially. Also, for as much criticism as the at-will
Are Uber/Lyft Drivers Employees or Independent Contractors?
This is a really interesting question. The brighter lines that we were able to draw in the 20th Century look a lot less bright as technology changes the way we interact commercially. Also, for as much criticism as the at-will
Why Character Doesn’t Matter (in Conflict of Interest)
The blog entry below discusses recent testimony in the LIBOR rigging case to highlight an important point: when it comes to conflict of interest, character is beside the point. COI isn’t about whether you’re an honest person: it’s about whether
Why Character Doesn’t Matter (in Conflict of Interest)
The blog entry below discusses recent testimony in the LIBOR rigging case to highlight an important point: when it comes to conflict of interest, character is beside the point. COI isn’t about whether you’re an honest person: it’s about whether
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