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Justice for Adjunct University Faculty
New from Journal of Business Ethics. >>> Estimating the Cost of Justice for Adjuncts: A Case Study in University Business Ethics by Jason Brennan and Phillip Magness American universities rely upon a large workforce of adjunct faculty—contract workers who receive
Justice for Adjunct University Faculty
New from Journal of Business Ethics. >>> Estimating the Cost of Justice for Adjuncts: A Case Study in University Business Ethics by Jason Brennan and Phillip Magness American universities rely upon a large workforce of adjunct faculty—contract workers who receive
Concise Encyclopedia of Business Ethics
This is a reminder to check out the Concise Encyclopedia of Business Ethics! The Concise Encyclopedia aims to provide readers with a brief, useful overview of key issues in business ethics. Its aim is not to be exhaustive, but to
Concise Encyclopedia of Business Ethics
This is a reminder to check out the Concise Encyclopedia of Business Ethics! The Concise Encyclopedia aims to provide readers with a brief, useful overview of key issues in business ethics. Its aim is not to be exhaustive, but to
The #BoycottNRA Movement: Ethical? Effective?
In the piece linked below, the author says that while boycotts are generally not very effective, and generally not very ethically sound, the recent move (under the #BoycottNRA banner/hashtag) is different. The author argues that the movement is likely to
The #BoycottNRA Movement: Ethical? Effective?
In the piece linked below, the author says that while boycotts are generally not very effective, and generally not very ethically sound, the recent move (under the #BoycottNRA banner/hashtag) is different. The author argues that the movement is likely to
Nestlé discloses slavery in its supply chain
The bad news is that food giant Nestlé found slavery in its supply chain (that is, slavery was being used by one or more of its suppliers, or possibly a supplier to a supplier). The good news is that they’ve
Nestlé discloses slavery in its supply chain
The bad news is that food giant Nestlé found slavery in its supply chain (that is, slavery was being used by one or more of its suppliers, or possibly a supplier to a supplier). The good news is that they’ve
Georgia Punishes Delta over NRA
It’s unusual for a government to punish a company in such a blatantly political way. The state of Georgia has passed a bill that was supposed to include a tax exemption for jet fuel, an exemption intended to benefit Delta
Georgia Punishes Delta over NRA
It’s unusual for a government to punish a company in such a blatantly political way. The state of Georgia has passed a bill that was supposed to include a tax exemption for jet fuel, an exemption intended to benefit Delta
When your ‘Gear’ Company Also Owns a semi-auto Rifle Maker
Would you buy stuff from a company that owns, or is owned by, a company that makes the kinds of guns that sometimes end up being used in massacres like the one that occurred recently at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High
When your ‘Gear’ Company Also Owns a semi-auto Rifle Maker
Would you buy stuff from a company that owns, or is owned by, a company that makes the kinds of guns that sometimes end up being used in massacres like the one that occurred recently at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High
Competition, and Being a Jerk
This commentary takes as its point of departure a matter of sportsmanship involving Canada’s Olympic curling team. But the point is much broader. There have been great business leaders who were also reputedly jerks (Steve Jobs, for example). But logically
Competition, and Being a Jerk
This commentary takes as its point of departure a matter of sportsmanship involving Canada’s Olympic curling team. But the point is much broader. There have been great business leaders who were also reputedly jerks (Steve Jobs, for example). But logically
Tinder’s Age Discrimination
Is it (ever) OK to discriminate based on age? And what counts as discrimination, in the relevant sense? The item below is about a court case that dealt with internet dating site Tinder’s handling of the issue. In particular, it
Tinder’s Age Discrimination
Is it (ever) OK to discriminate based on age? And what counts as discrimination, in the relevant sense? The item below is about a court case that dealt with internet dating site Tinder’s handling of the issue. In particular, it
School for Fraud?
The item below discusses criticisms of a Canadian college offering a degree in homeopathy. Homeopathy is an unscientific form of alternative healthcare treatment. The controversy arises specifically over the fact that the college in question is a publicly-funded institution, teaching
School for Fraud?
The item below discusses criticisms of a Canadian college offering a degree in homeopathy. Homeopathy is an unscientific form of alternative healthcare treatment. The controversy arises specifically over the fact that the college in question is a publicly-funded institution, teaching
Ram Trucks’ Martin Luther King Ad
This piece by BEH co-editor Chris MacDonald examines the controversy over the Super Bowl ad for Ram Trucks that featured a recorded speech by Martin Luther King, Jr. What the commentary skips over is the question of whether people being
Ram Trucks’ Martin Luther King Ad
This piece by BEH co-editor Chris MacDonald examines the controversy over the Super Bowl ad for Ram Trucks that featured a recorded speech by Martin Luther King, Jr. What the commentary skips over is the question of whether people being
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