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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
How much are Canadian CEOs Paid? Is that a problem?
The levels of pay garnered by top CEOs is bound to generate envy. But it also violates many people’s sense of fair play. Teasing the two apart is a difficult thing. >>> Canada’s Top 100 highest-paid CEOs Being top dog
How much are Canadian CEOs Paid? Is that a problem?
The levels of pay garnered by top CEOs is bound to generate envy. But it also violates many people’s sense of fair play. Teasing the two apart is a difficult thing. >>> Canada’s Top 100 highest-paid CEOs Being top dog
Should Companies Be Transparent about ALL Salaries?
Here’s an argument that says all companies should be transparent about salaries, just like some governments are. Um, privacy violation, anyone? >>> Every company should have a “sunshine list” [T]he case for being more transparent about salaries, at all levels,
Should Companies Be Transparent about ALL Salaries?
Here’s an argument that says all companies should be transparent about salaries, just like some governments are. Um, privacy violation, anyone? >>> Every company should have a “sunshine list” [T]he case for being more transparent about salaries, at all levels,
Advertising (Legal) Marijuana
How do you — how should you — advertise a product that is legal, but just barely?. >>> How Tweed markets a product it’s not allowed to advertise Medical marijuana producers in Canada are typically branded like pharmaceutical companies—clinical, staid
Advertising (Legal) Marijuana
How do you — how should you — advertise a product that is legal, but just barely?. >>> How Tweed markets a product it’s not allowed to advertise Medical marijuana producers in Canada are typically branded like pharmaceutical companies—clinical, staid
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