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Are an App’s Makers and Backers Responsible for Irresponsible Use?
When that app you’ve made (or funded) helps people spread racism and homophobia, and lets them make threats of mass violence with impunity, are you ethically responsible for that outcome? >>> In Rise of Yik Yak App, Profits and Ethics
Are an App’s Makers and Backers Responsible for Irresponsible Use?
When that app you’ve made (or funded) helps people spread racism and homophobia, and lets them make threats of mass violence with impunity, are you ethically responsible for that outcome? >>> In Rise of Yik Yak App, Profits and Ethics
Is Postal Banking the Solution to Payday Lending and to USPS’s Finances?
Can the USPS serve subprime borrowers at lower rates and turn a profit? Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D–Mass.) says yes. Charles Lane says no. >>> Postal banking could make the postal system’s troubles worse At bottom, though, the problem with postal
Is Postal Banking the Solution to Payday Lending and to USPS’s Finances?
Can the USPS serve subprime borrowers at lower rates and turn a profit? Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D–Mass.) says yes. Charles Lane says no. >>> Postal banking could make the postal system’s troubles worse At bottom, though, the problem with postal
Diet Supplement Dangers
BMPEA is a chemical described as being nearly identical to amphetamine. Back in February, New York took the lead, cracking down on bogus herbal remedies, and there were calls for Canada to follow suit. This time, Canada is in the
Diet Supplement Dangers
BMPEA is a chemical described as being nearly identical to amphetamine. Back in February, New York took the lead, cracking down on bogus herbal remedies, and there were calls for Canada to follow suit. This time, Canada is in the
Ethical Baby Wipe Disposal
Sometimes everyday products have a surprising effect on the environment, and on the human systems designed to deal with waste. Question: should the companies that make these products be held responsible somehow? In the case discussed here, consumers are using
Ethical Baby Wipe Disposal
Sometimes everyday products have a surprising effect on the environment, and on the human systems designed to deal with waste. Question: should the companies that make these products be held responsible somehow? In the case discussed here, consumers are using
Can Technology Save the NFL?
In some people’s eyes, pro football is in trouble, due to increasing awareness of the dangers of permanent neurological damage that go with playing the game. Of course, the sport remains wildly popular. But it’s not a good position for
Can Technology Save the NFL?
In some people’s eyes, pro football is in trouble, due to increasing awareness of the dangers of permanent neurological damage that go with playing the game. Of course, the sport remains wildly popular. But it’s not a good position for
The Influence of Business Ethics Education
New from the Business Ethics Journal Review >>> “Evaluating a New Field of Research About the Influence of Business Ethics Education,” by Steven Lovett Abstract: Douglas May, Matthew Luth, and Catherine Schwoerer identify and study an area that lacks empirical
The Influence of Business Ethics Education
New from the Business Ethics Journal Review >>> “Evaluating a New Field of Research About the Influence of Business Ethics Education,” by Steven Lovett Abstract: Douglas May, Matthew Luth, and Catherine Schwoerer identify and study an area that lacks empirical
Saying “No” to Bribery: A cautionary tale
Doing business in developing nations can be a dangerous thing. >>> Just “Say No” to Bribery, but Prepare First. A Front-Line Story …the bribery started when the locals saw an opportunity to extort money from a foreign company. It started
Saying “No” to Bribery: A cautionary tale
Doing business in developing nations can be a dangerous thing. >>> Just “Say No” to Bribery, but Prepare First. A Front-Line Story …the bribery started when the locals saw an opportunity to extort money from a foreign company. It started
Giving Voice to Values (video)
This is a lovely little video — in theory, a promotional video, but one that features the wonderful work of Mary Gentile, and the business ethics curriculum she’s developed, called “Giving Voice to Values.” >>> Giving Voice to Values (video)
Giving Voice to Values (video)
This is a lovely little video — in theory, a promotional video, but one that features the wonderful work of Mary Gentile, and the business ethics curriculum she’s developed, called “Giving Voice to Values.” >>> Giving Voice to Values (video)
Who is to Blame for Airlines’ Customer Service?
When customer experience degrades to the point where just about everyone complains about it all of the time, finger-pointing is inevitable. In theory, you get what you pay for. But in this case, since passengers of commercial airlines fly together
Who is to Blame for Airlines’ Customer Service?
When customer experience degrades to the point where just about everyone complains about it all of the time, finger-pointing is inevitable. In theory, you get what you pay for. But in this case, since passengers of commercial airlines fly together
China’s Poisoned Factory Workers
There is a strong argument in favour of accepting lower labour standards in developing nations — roughly, they can’t afford high standards, and low standards attract foreign investment which drives economic prosperity. But the consent of the workers involved is
China’s Poisoned Factory Workers
There is a strong argument in favour of accepting lower labour standards in developing nations — roughly, they can’t afford high standards, and low standards attract foreign investment which drives economic prosperity. But the consent of the workers involved is
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