Monthly Archives: May 2016
Governance of Eco-Labels
New from Journal of Business Ethics. >>> Governance of Eco-Labels: Expert Opinion and Media Coverage “Eco-labels” are an increasingly important form of private regulation for sustainability in areas such as carbon emissions, water consumption, ethical sourcing, or organic produce. The
Governance of Eco-Labels
New from Journal of Business Ethics. >>> Governance of Eco-Labels: Expert Opinion and Media Coverage “Eco-labels” are an increasingly important form of private regulation for sustainability in areas such as carbon emissions, water consumption, ethical sourcing, or organic produce. The
Are Declining U.S. Dynamism and Increasing Inequality Linked?
Declining economic dynamism is a concern we usually associate with the U.S. political ‘right’. Increasing economic inequality is a concern we usually associate with the U.S. political ‘left’. This piece in The Atlantic is interesting because it advances a thesis
Are Declining U.S. Dynamism and Increasing Inequality Linked?
Declining economic dynamism is a concern we usually associate with the U.S. political ‘right’. Increasing economic inequality is a concern we usually associate with the U.S. political ‘left’. This piece in The Atlantic is interesting because it advances a thesis
Vegan Restaurants Aggressive About Ethics
Most businesses act ethically, most of the time. And many businesses today proclaim their commitment to ethics (sometimes labelling it Corporate Social Responsibility or some such). A few companies (such as The Body Shop) have done well by loudly proclaiming
Vegan Restaurants Aggressive About Ethics
Most businesses act ethically, most of the time. And many businesses today proclaim their commitment to ethics (sometimes labelling it Corporate Social Responsibility or some such). A few companies (such as The Body Shop) have done well by loudly proclaiming
Replace Sweatshop Labour With Robots?
In the 10-minute radio interview linked below, professor of business ethics, Chris MacDonald (one of the editors of BEH), is interviewed about recent moves by two companies (Adidas and Foxconn) to replace “sweatshop” labour with robots. >>> LINK: If sweatshops
Replace Sweatshop Labour With Robots?
In the 10-minute radio interview linked below, professor of business ethics, Chris MacDonald (one of the editors of BEH), is interviewed about recent moves by two companies (Adidas and Foxconn) to replace “sweatshop” labour with robots. >>> LINK: If sweatshops
Microsoft Expands Market via Involuntary Windows Updates
The story below is about Microsoft, and what some (at least) see as its underhanded methods for getting people to upgrade their computers’ operating systems. As one of the editors of BEH wrote about a different issue, it’s a fundamental
Microsoft Expands Market via Involuntary Windows Updates
The story below is about Microsoft, and what some (at least) see as its underhanded methods for getting people to upgrade their computers’ operating systems. As one of the editors of BEH wrote about a different issue, it’s a fundamental
Obama DoL Overtime Rule vs Nonprofits?
The U.S. Department of Labor’s recent rule doubling the annual salary below which exempt employees must nonetheless be paid overtime for hours worked in excess of forty in a week doesn’t only affect for-profit employers. It affects not-for-profit employers, as
Obama DoL Overtime Rule vs Nonprofits?
The U.S. Department of Labor’s recent rule doubling the annual salary below which exempt employees must nonetheless be paid overtime for hours worked in excess of forty in a week doesn’t only affect for-profit employers. It affects not-for-profit employers, as
When Are Safer Cars a Bad Idea?
Should a car company feel bad about producing a car with the worst possible crash-test rating? The blog entry below argues that they should not. The discussion is focused on India, where for many people the choice is between a
When Are Safer Cars a Bad Idea?
Should a car company feel bad about producing a car with the worst possible crash-test rating? The blog entry below argues that they should not. The discussion is focused on India, where for many people the choice is between a
Baseball and Business Ethics
The piece linked below draws upon a recent controversy in the world of baseball to illustrate something important about the world of business. >>> LINK: Capitalism, like baseball, has both written and unwritten rules (by Chris MacDonald for Canadian Business)
Baseball and Business Ethics
The piece linked below draws upon a recent controversy in the world of baseball to illustrate something important about the world of business. >>> LINK: Capitalism, like baseball, has both written and unwritten rules (by Chris MacDonald for Canadian Business)
Ads on U.S. Pro Sports Uniforms: Corruption By Market Values?
Some, in the mode of Michael Sandel, will maintain the recent announcement that uniforms for the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers will carry StubHub advertisements beginning in the 2017-18 season is a worrisome example of the march of market society—the corruption of
Ads on U.S. Pro Sports Uniforms: Corruption By Market Values?
Some, in the mode of Michael Sandel, will maintain the recent announcement that uniforms for the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers will carry StubHub advertisements beginning in the 2017-18 season is a worrisome example of the march of market society—the corruption of
Pfizer Won’t Sell Lethal Injection Drugs
Here’s an interesting case of a company refusing to be complicit in — and to profit from — the death penalty. It’s interesting to ask what social responsibility demands here. Does it demand going along with what society’s putative representatives
Pfizer Won’t Sell Lethal Injection Drugs
Here’s an interesting case of a company refusing to be complicit in — and to profit from — the death penalty. It’s interesting to ask what social responsibility demands here. Does it demand going along with what society’s putative representatives
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