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Enron’s Fastow: “Within the Rules” Doesn’t Mean “Ethical”
In tough, competitive games — like business — the rules of the game matter. The fact that a given move is within the rules counts for a lot, especially when the game (whether it’s football or high finance) explicitly allow
Enron’s Fastow: “Within the Rules” Doesn’t Mean “Ethical”
In tough, competitive games — like business — the rules of the game matter. The fact that a given move is within the rules counts for a lot, especially when the game (whether it’s football or high finance) explicitly allow
Is the Pope Initiating a New Middle Ages? Are Susty Advocates Helping?
Joel Kotkin emphasizes that the most interesting views of the Pope’s aren’t about the environment, but about modernity. Has the Pope found in the sustainability movement not just environmental allies, but anti-modern ones, as well? >>> LINK: GREEN POPE GOES
Is the Pope Initiating a New Middle Ages? Are Susty Advocates Helping?
Joel Kotkin emphasizes that the most interesting views of the Pope’s aren’t about the environment, but about modernity. Has the Pope found in the sustainability movement not just environmental allies, but anti-modern ones, as well? >>> LINK: GREEN POPE GOES
Was Adam Smith a 20th Century Rationalist?
New from Business Ethics Journal Review: >>> “Adam Smith: 18th Century Sentimentalist or 20th Century Rationalist?” by Matthias Hühn David Bevan and Patricia Werhane try to enlist Adam Smith’s support in countering the neoclassical narrative in business ethics and CSR.
Was Adam Smith a 20th Century Rationalist?
New from Business Ethics Journal Review: >>> “Adam Smith: 18th Century Sentimentalist or 20th Century Rationalist?” by Matthias Hühn David Bevan and Patricia Werhane try to enlist Adam Smith’s support in countering the neoclassical narrative in business ethics and CSR.
Canadian Government Softens Anti-Corruption Rules
Canada’s federal government announced last year a set of rules that would basically say that if a company was found to have been involved in something corrupt, they could be barred for a decade from seeking government contracts. Now that
Canadian Government Softens Anti-Corruption Rules
Canada’s federal government announced last year a set of rules that would basically say that if a company was found to have been involved in something corrupt, they could be barred for a decade from seeking government contracts. Now that
Special Issue on Islamic Ethics in Business
New Special Issue from Journal of Business Ethics. >>> In Pursuit of Islamic akhlaq of Business and Development, edited by Jawad Syed and Beverly Dawn Metcalfe This special issue (globalization, development and Islamic business ethics) is a collection of peer-reviewed
Special Issue on Islamic Ethics in Business
New Special Issue from Journal of Business Ethics. >>> In Pursuit of Islamic akhlaq of Business and Development, edited by Jawad Syed and Beverly Dawn Metcalfe This special issue (globalization, development and Islamic business ethics) is a collection of peer-reviewed
Lesbian Couple Awarded $135k Over Cake Denial
The blog entry below comments (critically) on the recent awarding of $135,000 in damages to a lesbian couple who had been discriminated against by a baker on account of their sexual orientation. >>> LINK: Not Baking a Wedding Cake Leads
Lesbian Couple Awarded $135k Over Cake Denial
The blog entry below comments (critically) on the recent awarding of $135,000 in damages to a lesbian couple who had been discriminated against by a baker on account of their sexual orientation. >>> LINK: Not Baking a Wedding Cake Leads
Stores, Strikes, and Picket Lines
In this short radio interview, one of the Editors of BEH (MacDonald) is interviewed about the ethical challenges of a strike at a chain of grocery stores. Should consumers cross picket lines? How are other businesses affected? What message can
Stores, Strikes, and Picket Lines
In this short radio interview, one of the Editors of BEH (MacDonald) is interviewed about the ethical challenges of a strike at a chain of grocery stores. Should consumers cross picket lines? How are other businesses affected? What message can
Overcharging at Whole Foods
So, the accusation is that Whole Foods has been overcharging — and not just in the usual, banal sense of making yuppies pay a 25% premium for organic foods that are no safer and no more nutritious than regular food.
Overcharging at Whole Foods
So, the accusation is that Whole Foods has been overcharging — and not just in the usual, banal sense of making yuppies pay a 25% premium for organic foods that are no safer and no more nutritious than regular food.
The Long Short Guide to Ethical Corporate Culture
Below is a blog entry about a blog entry, tackling the tough issue of ethical workplace culture. The substance of the thing lies in a very long “to do” list for companies. So, the question for discussion: what is the
The Long Short Guide to Ethical Corporate Culture
Below is a blog entry about a blog entry, tackling the tough issue of ethical workplace culture. The substance of the thing lies in a very long “to do” list for companies. So, the question for discussion: what is the
If Extended Warranties Are Not Worthwhile, Are They Ethical?
Extended warranties are often a bad deal, and sometimes a ridiculously bad deal. If they’re so bad, is it unscrupulous of stores to offer them? Why or why not? Is this really a question with regard to which the old
If Extended Warranties Are Not Worthwhile, Are They Ethical?
Extended warranties are often a bad deal, and sometimes a ridiculously bad deal. If they’re so bad, is it unscrupulous of stores to offer them? Why or why not? Is this really a question with regard to which the old
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