Yearly Archives: 2015
Apple CEO to Give it All to Charity
Tim Cook is giving it all away. Just how good a thing you think this is probably depends on whether you like the charities he’s likely to give it to. >>> Apple CEO Tim Cook Plans To Give Away Most
Apple CEO to Give it All to Charity
Tim Cook is giving it all away. Just how good a thing you think this is probably depends on whether you like the charities he’s likely to give it to. >>> Apple CEO Tim Cook Plans To Give Away Most
Postdoctoral Positions: Institute for Ethics in the Global Economy
The Susilo Institute for Ethics in the Global Economy at Boston University’s School of Management is seeking applicants for two post-doctoral fellowships. Responsibilities will predominantly be focused on scholarship, outreach, and student and faculty support for ethics integration (e.g. curriculum).
Postdoctoral Positions: Institute for Ethics in the Global Economy
The Susilo Institute for Ethics in the Global Economy at Boston University’s School of Management is seeking applicants for two post-doctoral fellowships. Responsibilities will predominantly be focused on scholarship, outreach, and student and faculty support for ethics integration (e.g. curriculum).
Giving Away Safety for Free
Some innovations are so socially-valuable that it might just be ethically right to give them away. Under other circumstances, an innovation might best be spread by commercializing it. Can you think of examples of each? >>> VOLVO GIVES AWAY “LIFEPAINT”
Giving Away Safety for Free
Some innovations are so socially-valuable that it might just be ethically right to give them away. Under other circumstances, an innovation might best be spread by commercializing it. Can you think of examples of each? >>> VOLVO GIVES AWAY “LIFEPAINT”
Business Ethics & Slippery Slopes
The idea that small indiscretions can corrupt our character is an old one, dating at least back to Aristotle. But the psychology of this phenomenon deserves to be explored further. Take that first step — tell that first little lie,
Business Ethics & Slippery Slopes
The idea that small indiscretions can corrupt our character is an old one, dating at least back to Aristotle. But the psychology of this phenomenon deserves to be explored further. Take that first step — tell that first little lie,
Ethics Practitioners Association of Canada Launches New Website
The Ethics Practitioners’ Association of Canada has just launched it’s new website. It’s worth a look. (Disclosure: Chris MacDonald, one of the editors of BEH, is a member of EPAC’s board). >>> Ethics Practitioners Association of Canada (EPAC) The vision
Ethics Practitioners Association of Canada Launches New Website
The Ethics Practitioners’ Association of Canada has just launched it’s new website. It’s worth a look. (Disclosure: Chris MacDonald, one of the editors of BEH, is a member of EPAC’s board). >>> Ethics Practitioners Association of Canada (EPAC) The vision
Working Conditions, Depression, and Germanwings
Were poor working conditions a factor in the recent crash? Clearly such conditions wouldn’t be a direct cause. But might they have discouraged the copilot of the jet from reporting his mental health issues? >>> Germanwings 4U9525: The art of
Working Conditions, Depression, and Germanwings
Were poor working conditions a factor in the recent crash? Clearly such conditions wouldn’t be a direct cause. But might they have discouraged the copilot of the jet from reporting his mental health issues? >>> Germanwings 4U9525: The art of
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
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