Yearly Archives: 2015
Can Technology Save the NFL?
In some people’s eyes, pro football is in trouble, due to increasing awareness of the dangers of permanent neurological damage that go with playing the game. Of course, the sport remains wildly popular. But it’s not a good position for
Can Technology Save the NFL?
In some people’s eyes, pro football is in trouble, due to increasing awareness of the dangers of permanent neurological damage that go with playing the game. Of course, the sport remains wildly popular. But it’s not a good position for
The Influence of Business Ethics Education
New from the Business Ethics Journal Review >>> “Evaluating a New Field of Research About the Influence of Business Ethics Education,” by Steven Lovett Abstract: Douglas May, Matthew Luth, and Catherine Schwoerer identify and study an area that lacks empirical
The Influence of Business Ethics Education
New from the Business Ethics Journal Review >>> “Evaluating a New Field of Research About the Influence of Business Ethics Education,” by Steven Lovett Abstract: Douglas May, Matthew Luth, and Catherine Schwoerer identify and study an area that lacks empirical
Saying “No” to Bribery: A cautionary tale
Doing business in developing nations can be a dangerous thing. >>> Just “Say No” to Bribery, but Prepare First. A Front-Line Story …the bribery started when the locals saw an opportunity to extort money from a foreign company. It started
Saying “No” to Bribery: A cautionary tale
Doing business in developing nations can be a dangerous thing. >>> Just “Say No” to Bribery, but Prepare First. A Front-Line Story …the bribery started when the locals saw an opportunity to extort money from a foreign company. It started
Giving Voice to Values (video)
This is a lovely little video — in theory, a promotional video, but one that features the wonderful work of Mary Gentile, and the business ethics curriculum she’s developed, called “Giving Voice to Values.” >>> Giving Voice to Values (video)
Giving Voice to Values (video)
This is a lovely little video — in theory, a promotional video, but one that features the wonderful work of Mary Gentile, and the business ethics curriculum she’s developed, called “Giving Voice to Values.” >>> Giving Voice to Values (video)
Who is to Blame for Airlines’ Customer Service?
When customer experience degrades to the point where just about everyone complains about it all of the time, finger-pointing is inevitable. In theory, you get what you pay for. But in this case, since passengers of commercial airlines fly together
Who is to Blame for Airlines’ Customer Service?
When customer experience degrades to the point where just about everyone complains about it all of the time, finger-pointing is inevitable. In theory, you get what you pay for. But in this case, since passengers of commercial airlines fly together
China’s Poisoned Factory Workers
There is a strong argument in favour of accepting lower labour standards in developing nations — roughly, they can’t afford high standards, and low standards attract foreign investment which drives economic prosperity. But the consent of the workers involved is
China’s Poisoned Factory Workers
There is a strong argument in favour of accepting lower labour standards in developing nations — roughly, they can’t afford high standards, and low standards attract foreign investment which drives economic prosperity. But the consent of the workers involved is
Train Leaders to be Ethical
This opinion piece by former political leader Preston Manning ties together ethical leadership in business and in politics. >>> Let’s train our leaders to be ethical (Globe & Mail) Some 15 years ago, the corporate world was racked with major
Train Leaders to be Ethical
This opinion piece by former political leader Preston Manning ties together ethical leadership in business and in politics. >>> Let’s train our leaders to be ethical (Globe & Mail) Some 15 years ago, the corporate world was racked with major
Johns Hopkins & Rockefeller Foundation Sued for $1bn
This suit claims that researchers sponsored by 2 prominent institutions conducted dangerous experiments on vulnarable populations without consent. This kind of case amounts to an argument in favour of some form of corporate personhood: the original researchers are all dead,
Johns Hopkins & Rockefeller Foundation Sued for $1bn
This suit claims that researchers sponsored by 2 prominent institutions conducted dangerous experiments on vulnarable populations without consent. This kind of case amounts to an argument in favour of some form of corporate personhood: the original researchers are all dead,
Are Green Products any Safer?
Beware the sensationalistic headline below: no evidence is presented that anyone is actually dying, here. But there is evidence that consumers are not being well served by the “green” household products. >>> Just Kidding! Your “Green” Products Are Also Killing
Are Green Products any Safer?
Beware the sensationalistic headline below: no evidence is presented that anyone is actually dying, here. But there is evidence that consumers are not being well served by the “green” household products. >>> Just Kidding! Your “Green” Products Are Also Killing
Is McDonald’s Pay Hike Enough?
McDonald’s has offered its lowest-paid employees a smaller pay hike than they had hoped for. Does voluntarily paying someone more count as a moral obligation, an act of charity, or (in some cases) a strategic necessity? >>> McDonald’s Pay Raises
Is McDonald’s Pay Hike Enough?
McDonald’s has offered its lowest-paid employees a smaller pay hike than they had hoped for. Does voluntarily paying someone more count as a moral obligation, an act of charity, or (in some cases) a strategic necessity? >>> McDonald’s Pay Raises
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