Author Archives: The Editors
McDonalds, Artificial Intelligence, and Selling More
The piece below is about the fact that McDonald’s is investing heavily in technology, including artificial intelligence (A.I.) in an effort to, well, sell more burgers and fries. And of course, that’s basically what most companies try to do —
McDonalds, Artificial Intelligence, and Selling More
The piece below is about the fact that McDonald’s is investing heavily in technology, including artificial intelligence (A.I.) in an effort to, well, sell more burgers and fries. And of course, that’s basically what most companies try to do —
Banks Hiring Criminals
Lots of people will read the headline below (or ours above!) and quickly conclude that this bank is doing something shady. After all, who wants criminals managing their money? But that isn’t the story, here: it’s about an attempt at
Banks Hiring Criminals
Lots of people will read the headline below (or ours above!) and quickly conclude that this bank is doing something shady. After all, who wants criminals managing their money? But that isn’t the story, here: it’s about an attempt at
How Amazon Delivers — Without Accountability
The piece below explains the complex system that Amazon uses to deliver billions of packages a year — a system that has also proven effective in insulating the company for responsibility when delivery drivers cause injury or death. This story
How Amazon Delivers — Without Accountability
The piece below explains the complex system that Amazon uses to deliver billions of packages a year — a system that has also proven effective in insulating the company for responsibility when delivery drivers cause injury or death. This story
Polaris RZR vs Ford Pinto
In the blog entry linked below, BEH editor Chris MacDonald asks, “Is the Polaris RZR the New ‘Ford Pinto?’” The reference is to the Ford Pinto, a car made back in the 1970s that was believed to have an unusually
Polaris RZR vs Ford Pinto
In the blog entry linked below, BEH editor Chris MacDonald asks, “Is the Polaris RZR the New ‘Ford Pinto?’” The reference is to the Ford Pinto, a car made back in the 1970s that was believed to have an unusually
Business Ethics “Choose Your Own Adventure” Mini-Stories
The link below is to a new, free resource for teaching business ethics and for corporate ethics training. It’s a project co-directed by BEH’s own Chris Macdonald. The site includes a handful of small “choose-your-own-adventure” stories about issues in workplace
Business Ethics “Choose Your Own Adventure” Mini-Stories
The link below is to a new, free resource for teaching business ethics and for corporate ethics training. It’s a project co-directed by BEH’s own Chris Macdonald. The site includes a handful of small “choose-your-own-adventure” stories about issues in workplace
Corporate Boards and the Ethical Need for Information
The piece below (quoting BEH co-editor Chris MacDonald) is about the urgent practical problem that corporate directors (members of the Board of Directors) have in staying sufficiently informed to do their jobs well. But note: this is an ethical problem,
Corporate Boards and the Ethical Need for Information
The piece below (quoting BEH co-editor Chris MacDonald) is about the urgent practical problem that corporate directors (members of the Board of Directors) have in staying sufficiently informed to do their jobs well. But note: this is an ethical problem,
The Highly-Organized World of Professional Plagiarism
The story below is about ‘essay mills’ in Kenya, where workers work for a dollar an hour writing essays for students in wealthier countries. The focus of the story is sales to the UK, but the problem is obviously broader
The Highly-Organized World of Professional Plagiarism
The story below is about ‘essay mills’ in Kenya, where workers work for a dollar an hour writing essays for students in wealthier countries. The focus of the story is sales to the UK, but the problem is obviously broader
Female Coders and Toxic Interviews
Many have reflected on gender issues at the workplace in hiring, pay, and promotion decisions. But what comes before all these decisions, the job interview, is often the first introduction of a candidate to a company. The linked article reflects
Female Coders and Toxic Interviews
Many have reflected on gender issues at the workplace in hiring, pay, and promotion decisions. But what comes before all these decisions, the job interview, is often the first introduction of a candidate to a company. The linked article reflects
Behavioral Economics in Action: Virginia Lottery Ticket Auto-Renewal
In a recent Twitter post, the U.S. state of Virginia’s lottery encourages lottery players to sign up for a new auto-renewal lottery ticket purchase feature. You choose the quantity and kind of lottery tickets you wish to buy for each
Behavioral Economics in Action: Virginia Lottery Ticket Auto-Renewal
In a recent Twitter post, the U.S. state of Virginia’s lottery encourages lottery players to sign up for a new auto-renewal lottery ticket purchase feature. You choose the quantity and kind of lottery tickets you wish to buy for each
Chase Exits Canada Market, Forgives All Credit Cardholder Debt
Last year, JPMorgan Chase decided to exit the Canadian consumer credit card market. This week, Chase closed the books on all outstanding balances by forgiving the debts. Is this the financial-services equivalent of Merck developing and giving away its river-blindness
Chase Exits Canada Market, Forgives All Credit Cardholder Debt
Last year, JPMorgan Chase decided to exit the Canadian consumer credit card market. This week, Chase closed the books on all outstanding balances by forgiving the debts. Is this the financial-services equivalent of Merck developing and giving away its river-blindness
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