Blogging Ethics: More Than Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
Once a blog becomes a money-making venture, the first topic of ethical concern is conflict of interest: do the views, claims, or advice offered by the blogger reflect the blogger’s honest opinion, or are they influenced by sources of advertising
Blogging Ethics: More Than Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
Once a blog becomes a money-making venture, the first topic of ethical concern is conflict of interest: do the views, claims, or advice offered by the blogger reflect the blogger’s honest opinion, or are they influenced by sources of advertising
The Former EPA Chief, and the Many Faces of Corruption
Everyone recognizes that corruption (including bribery and undue influence) are bad things. But it’s surprising how many forms those bad things take. It’s easy to recognize a bribe when it involves a briefcase full of cash slid across a government
The Former EPA Chief, and the Many Faces of Corruption
Everyone recognizes that corruption (including bribery and undue influence) are bad things. But it’s surprising how many forms those bad things take. It’s easy to recognize a bribe when it involves a briefcase full of cash slid across a government
Stores Selling Less — On Purpose
The piece below is by a physician and healthy-eating advocate, and is about some UK grocery stores having eliminated impulse-buy, small-package junk food at the checkout. Apparently the move was a response to public concerns (aside: is that social responsibility?
Stores Selling Less — On Purpose
The piece below is by a physician and healthy-eating advocate, and is about some UK grocery stores having eliminated impulse-buy, small-package junk food at the checkout. Apparently the move was a response to public concerns (aside: is that social responsibility?
Wells Fargo (Again): Are Promises to Restore Consumer Trust Mere Puffery?
Wells Fargo returns to news by way of a motion to dismiss a shareholder lawsuit (partially) on the grounds that statements made by the company that it was “working to restore trust” and “trying to be more transparent” aren’t actionable
Wells Fargo (Again): Are Promises to Restore Consumer Trust Mere Puffery?
Wells Fargo returns to news by way of a motion to dismiss a shareholder lawsuit (partially) on the grounds that statements made by the company that it was “working to restore trust” and “trying to be more transparent” aren’t actionable
Enron’s Skilling Freed from Jail
The piece linked below is about one o the most notorious figures in the history of the study of business ethics: Jeff Skilling, former CEO of Enron. Skilling is finally out of jail, after serving 12 years of a 24-year
Enron’s Skilling Freed from Jail
The piece linked below is about one o the most notorious figures in the history of the study of business ethics: Jeff Skilling, former CEO of Enron. Skilling is finally out of jail, after serving 12 years of a 24-year
Employees Demand Microsoft Drop Military Contract
The piece linked below is (yet another piece) about technology companies employees (this time at Microsoft) insisting that their employers give up a juicy military contract. In most cases, it would be weird for an employee to complain about the
Employees Demand Microsoft Drop Military Contract
The piece linked below is (yet another piece) about technology companies employees (this time at Microsoft) insisting that their employers give up a juicy military contract. In most cases, it would be weird for an employee to complain about the
Uber Gender Earnings Gap: Discrimination or Not?
When are gendered differences in pay due to wrongful discrimination and when are they not? The study referred to in the linked blog post mines Uber’s extensive ride data and finds that women earn 7% less than do men when
Uber Gender Earnings Gap: Discrimination or Not?
When are gendered differences in pay due to wrongful discrimination and when are they not? The study referred to in the linked blog post mines Uber’s extensive ride data and finds that women earn 7% less than do men when
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