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Can ethics be “unbundled”?
When you buy a newspaper, you get the sports section “bundled” with the national news. When you engage a professional, you get a set of ethical commitments bundled with a set of technical skills. Can market participants voluntarily separate ethics
Can ethics be “unbundled”?
When you buy a newspaper, you get the sports section “bundled” with the national news. When you engage a professional, you get a set of ethical commitments bundled with a set of technical skills. Can market participants voluntarily separate ethics
Whistleblowing in India
How to facilitate appropriate whistleblowing is a challenge everywhere. >>> India needs positive environment for whistleblowers “India needs to create a positive environment for whistleblowers since anonymity is a concern. We would have to adopt similar policies followed in developed
Whistleblowing in India
How to facilitate appropriate whistleblowing is a challenge everywhere. >>> India needs positive environment for whistleblowers “India needs to create a positive environment for whistleblowers since anonymity is a concern. We would have to adopt similar policies followed in developed
Two Years Later: Bangladesh Compensation Falling Short
In the wake of the Rana factory collapse in Bangladesh in May of 2013, two different sets of companies promised to do better and to provide aid. Apparently, progress has not been perfect. >>> Rana Plaza: rallies in Bangladesh as
Two Years Later: Bangladesh Compensation Falling Short
In the wake of the Rana factory collapse in Bangladesh in May of 2013, two different sets of companies promised to do better and to provide aid. Apparently, progress has not been perfect. >>> Rana Plaza: rallies in Bangladesh as
Using Amateur Porn to Fund Sexual Rights of the Disabled
This one has plenty that’s interesting about it. It’s about a charitable organization’s project to make sex a more feasible reality for the disabled. And it’s about a project that sells amateur porn to fund that charity. The ad included
Using Amateur Porn to Fund Sexual Rights of the Disabled
This one has plenty that’s interesting about it. It’s about a charitable organization’s project to make sex a more feasible reality for the disabled. And it’s about a project that sells amateur porn to fund that charity. The ad included
Frequent Flyer Program Ethics: Notice Before Rule Changes
Gary Leff on why frequent flyer programs are not like discounts and should be changed infrequently and with advance notice. >>> The Airline Industry’s Lobbyist Says Mileage Programs Should Be Able to Change Their Terms on a Whim. He’s Wrong.
Frequent Flyer Program Ethics: Notice Before Rule Changes
Gary Leff on why frequent flyer programs are not like discounts and should be changed infrequently and with advance notice. >>> The Airline Industry’s Lobbyist Says Mileage Programs Should Be Able to Change Their Terms on a Whim. He’s Wrong.
Exploiting Male Competitiveness (and Engaging in Discriminatory Hiring?) to Raise Money
Research shows that men will generally donate more to fundraisers who are attractive females. Essay question: does this justify discriminatory hiring practices on the part of charities? Is it OK for them to discriminate against non-traditionally-attractive women? Bonus points: the
Exploiting Male Competitiveness (and Engaging in Discriminatory Hiring?) to Raise Money
Research shows that men will generally donate more to fundraisers who are attractive females. Essay question: does this justify discriminatory hiring practices on the part of charities? Is it OK for them to discriminate against non-traditionally-attractive women? Bonus points: the
The Complexity of Pharma’s Bad Behaviour
Pharmaceutical companies have often behaved badly. But the behaviour is often more complex than is typically acknowledged, as is its badness. >>> Bad Behaviour by Pharma, and Unforeseen Consequences This is a must-read for anyone interested in the ethics of
The Complexity of Pharma’s Bad Behaviour
Pharmaceutical companies have often behaved badly. But the behaviour is often more complex than is typically acknowledged, as is its badness. >>> Bad Behaviour by Pharma, and Unforeseen Consequences This is a must-read for anyone interested in the ethics of
Legislating Women Onto the Board
This looks interesting, and it’s a good topic. From the Journal of Business Ethics. >>> Legislating a Woman’s Seat on the Board: Institutional Factors Driving Gender Quotas for Boards of Directors Ten countries have established quotas for female representation on
Legislating Women Onto the Board
This looks interesting, and it’s a good topic. From the Journal of Business Ethics. >>> Legislating a Woman’s Seat on the Board: Institutional Factors Driving Gender Quotas for Boards of Directors Ten countries have established quotas for female representation on
Video: The Magic of Disappearing Corporate Taxes
This fun video is not as informative as it could be, but still fun. Unfortunately, it doesn’t do much to explain the mechanisms by which corporations sometimes legally avoid taxation. When it is said that a corporation “paid not tax,”
Video: The Magic of Disappearing Corporate Taxes
This fun video is not as informative as it could be, but still fun. Unfortunately, it doesn’t do much to explain the mechanisms by which corporations sometimes legally avoid taxation. When it is said that a corporation “paid not tax,”
Ethics of the $70,000 Minimum Wage
By BEH co-editor Chris MacDonald (writing for Canadian Business magazine) who has a few pointed questions about the move by one CEO to guarantee all employees a minimum $70,000 salary. >>> Why Gravity Payments’ $70,000 minimum salary, sadly, won’t catch
Ethics of the $70,000 Minimum Wage
By BEH co-editor Chris MacDonald (writing for Canadian Business magazine) who has a few pointed questions about the move by one CEO to guarantee all employees a minimum $70,000 salary. >>> Why Gravity Payments’ $70,000 minimum salary, sadly, won’t catch
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