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Abusive Working Conditions in NYC Nail Salons
You don’t have to go overseas to find abusive working conditions. And yes, technically these young women do the work “voluntarily,” but they may have few options in life, and may be in precarious situations, for various reasons, that make
Abusive Working Conditions in NYC Nail Salons
You don’t have to go overseas to find abusive working conditions. And yes, technically these young women do the work “voluntarily,” but they may have few options in life, and may be in precarious situations, for various reasons, that make
Using Friendship as a Tool for Commerce
This piece is essentially about companies (mostly) leveraging the psychology of friendship in order to sell things. The focus on “powerful” people in the headline isn’t necessary (and the headline may well not have been written by the author of
Using Friendship as a Tool for Commerce
This piece is essentially about companies (mostly) leveraging the psychology of friendship in order to sell things. The focus on “powerful” people in the headline isn’t necessary (and the headline may well not have been written by the author of
Johnson & Johnson Creates Ethics Panel
Pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson has created an ethics panel, led by renowned ethicist Art Caplan. >>> Company Creates Bioethics Panel on Trial Drugs Johnson & Johnson has appointed a nationally known bioethicist to create a panel that will make
Johnson & Johnson Creates Ethics Panel
Pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson has created an ethics panel, led by renowned ethicist Art Caplan. >>> Company Creates Bioethics Panel on Trial Drugs Johnson & Johnson has appointed a nationally known bioethicist to create a panel that will make
Counterfeit Fairtrade Labels
With very few exceptions, deception is unethical. (Of course, some suggest that the Fairtrade label itself is deceptive.) Question for discussion: how is counterfeiting a Fairtrade label like-or-unlike counterfeiting a Gucci handbag? >>> Beware the Fairtrade fraudsters: Shoppers warned to
Counterfeit Fairtrade Labels
With very few exceptions, deception is unethical. (Of course, some suggest that the Fairtrade label itself is deceptive.) Question for discussion: how is counterfeiting a Fairtrade label like-or-unlike counterfeiting a Gucci handbag? >>> Beware the Fairtrade fraudsters: Shoppers warned to
Review of Morality, Competition, and the Firm
Here’s a useful review, by Andrew Gustafson, of Joseph Heath’s Morality, Competition, and the Firm: The Market Failures Approach to Business Ethics. >>> Morality, Competition, and the Firm: The Market Failures Approach to Business Ethics, Reviewed by Andrew Gustafson, Creighton
Review of Morality, Competition, and the Firm
Here’s a useful review, by Andrew Gustafson, of Joseph Heath’s Morality, Competition, and the Firm: The Market Failures Approach to Business Ethics. >>> Morality, Competition, and the Firm: The Market Failures Approach to Business Ethics, Reviewed by Andrew Gustafson, Creighton
99% of Starbucks Coffee “Ethically” Sourced
So, what does it mean when Starbucks claims that their coffee is “ethically” sourced? It means that the coffee they buy is certified by certification schemes such as FairTrade. Does that mean it’s actually ethical? No. Certification doesn’t guarantee that
99% of Starbucks Coffee “Ethically” Sourced
So, what does it mean when Starbucks claims that their coffee is “ethically” sourced? It means that the coffee they buy is certified by certification schemes such as FairTrade. Does that mean it’s actually ethical? No. Certification doesn’t guarantee that
Backlash Against Chipotle’s Anti-GM Move
We recently posted about Chipotle’s populist, anti-scientific decision to stop using genetically modified ingredients. The posting below notes that overall, the restaurant’s decision has been receiving lousy press, and suggests some reasons for that. >>> 5 Big Drivers Behind the
Backlash Against Chipotle’s Anti-GM Move
We recently posted about Chipotle’s populist, anti-scientific decision to stop using genetically modified ingredients. The posting below notes that overall, the restaurant’s decision has been receiving lousy press, and suggests some reasons for that. >>> 5 Big Drivers Behind the
Ethics of McAfee Marketing via Rebate on Speakers
Our friend Marni sends us this interesting case, with a bit of advice attached: >>> McAfee is getting desperate. I just found a pair of $90 speakers for $20 on Tiger Direct. The only catch? They came with a McAfee
Ethics of McAfee Marketing via Rebate on Speakers
Our friend Marni sends us this interesting case, with a bit of advice attached: >>> McAfee is getting desperate. I just found a pair of $90 speakers for $20 on Tiger Direct. The only catch? They came with a McAfee
Unilever’s Socially Responsible Brands Beat the Rest
It’s important to think about the range of possible causal stories behind the headline below. Are consumers drawn to Uniliver’s most socially responsible brands because they are socially responsible? Does Unilever spend more on promoting its socially responsible brands? Are
Unilever’s Socially Responsible Brands Beat the Rest
It’s important to think about the range of possible causal stories behind the headline below. Are consumers drawn to Uniliver’s most socially responsible brands because they are socially responsible? Does Unilever spend more on promoting its socially responsible brands? Are
Video: “Ethical” Clothing Options
This brief report highlights what some take to be the “more ethical” alternatives to buying clothing produced in developing nations. (After all, what better way to help someone than by not buying what they make?) >>> Ethical clothing options still
Video: “Ethical” Clothing Options
This brief report highlights what some take to be the “more ethical” alternatives to buying clothing produced in developing nations. (After all, what better way to help someone than by not buying what they make?) >>> Ethical clothing options still
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