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Public Delusional About Profits (Poll, Commentary)
The public’s misapprehensions are even worse when you consider that the “real” 7.5% figure includes only outliers (publicly-traded companies) among outliers (successful firms) among outliers (currently surviving firms). >>> The public thinks the average company makes a 36% profit margin,
Public Delusional About Profits (Poll, Commentary)
The public’s misapprehensions are even worse when you consider that the “real” 7.5% figure includes only outliers (publicly-traded companies) among outliers (successful firms) among outliers (currently surviving firms). >>> The public thinks the average company makes a 36% profit margin,
Is Powdered Alcohol Inherently Unethical?
Is powdered alcohol a bad idea? Critics worry that the novel format will make dangerous use more likely. But so far those worries are entirely hypothetical, the company in question has done a fair bit (via its packaging choices, for
Is Powdered Alcohol Inherently Unethical?
Is powdered alcohol a bad idea? Critics worry that the novel format will make dangerous use more likely. But so far those worries are entirely hypothetical, the company in question has done a fair bit (via its packaging choices, for
S.A. Corruption Watchdog Eyes Canada’s Bombardier
This story involves suspicions regarding the nature of consulting fees paid to help acquire a major contract. About 1/10 of 1% of the net value of the contract went to an agent who helped land the deal. That’s a drop
S.A. Corruption Watchdog Eyes Canada’s Bombardier
This story involves suspicions regarding the nature of consulting fees paid to help acquire a major contract. About 1/10 of 1% of the net value of the contract went to an agent who helped land the deal. That’s a drop
Competing With Integrity (the scholarly work of Richard de George)
New from Journal of Business Ethics. >>> Competing with Integrity: Richard De George and the Ethics of Global Business As one of the leading contemporary founders and leading thinkers in business ethics, Richard De George has delved into many important
Competing With Integrity (the scholarly work of Richard de George)
New from Journal of Business Ethics. >>> Competing with Integrity: Richard De George and the Ethics of Global Business As one of the leading contemporary founders and leading thinkers in business ethics, Richard De George has delved into many important
Capitalism: Good for Women?
New from Journal of Business Ethics >>> Is Capitalism Good for Women?, by Ann Cudd This paper investigates an aspect of the question of whether capitalism can be defended as a morally legitimate economic system by asking whether capitalism serves
Capitalism: Good for Women?
New from Journal of Business Ethics >>> Is Capitalism Good for Women?, by Ann Cudd This paper investigates an aspect of the question of whether capitalism can be defended as a morally legitimate economic system by asking whether capitalism serves
Crash Passengers Given Cash
This is interesting. Air Canada is giving money to passengers who were onboard during a recent crash-landing, and — surprisingly — are not requiring the recipients to sign anything. The obvious suspicion would have been that the airline would hand
Crash Passengers Given Cash
This is interesting. Air Canada is giving money to passengers who were onboard during a recent crash-landing, and — surprisingly — are not requiring the recipients to sign anything. The obvious suspicion would have been that the airline would hand
Cheese Protectionism in Canada
Just one of many examples of industrial protectionism, promoted by a powerful agricultural lobby to the detriment of consumers. >>> Canada’s big stinky cheese cabal It’s all hitting the fan down in the Canadian dairy barn. Get out the big
Cheese Protectionism in Canada
Just one of many examples of industrial protectionism, promoted by a powerful agricultural lobby to the detriment of consumers. >>> Canada’s big stinky cheese cabal It’s all hitting the fan down in the Canadian dairy barn. Get out the big
Women in Tech Thank Ellen Pao
Ellen Pao lost her gender discrimination lawsuit, but women in tech want to thank her for raising the issue anyway. In other words, she may have lost the battle, but nonetheless made an important contribution to the war. >>> Female
Women in Tech Thank Ellen Pao
Ellen Pao lost her gender discrimination lawsuit, but women in tech want to thank her for raising the issue anyway. In other words, she may have lost the battle, but nonetheless made an important contribution to the war. >>> Female
(Humour) Stop Intern Fights
OK, so this is a piece of satire, a bit of humour. But why is it funny? Is it because it’s ridiculous, or because of the grain of truth? >>> Should Companies Discontinue Unpaid Intern Fights? Many critics are questioning
(Humour) Stop Intern Fights
OK, so this is a piece of satire, a bit of humour. But why is it funny? Is it because it’s ridiculous, or because of the grain of truth? >>> Should Companies Discontinue Unpaid Intern Fights? Many critics are questioning
Doctor: Employee Sick Notes Waste of Time
A note written by a doctor, protesting an employer’s policy requiring sick employees to submit medical documentation, has gone viral (no pun intended). What do you think? Is such a policy a sane check on employee absenteeism, or a silly
Doctor: Employee Sick Notes Waste of Time
A note written by a doctor, protesting an employer’s policy requiring sick employees to submit medical documentation, has gone viral (no pun intended). What do you think? Is such a policy a sane check on employee absenteeism, or a silly
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