Does Loyalty Cause Ethical or Unethical Behaviour? (Answer: Yes!)
Loyalty is a double-edged sword. Loyalty to a “team” is often cited as a source of bad behaviour. But evidence shows that loyalty can also inspire more ethical behaviour (beyond simply being faithful to your group). The Harvard research explained
Does Loyalty Cause Ethical or Unethical Behaviour? (Answer: Yes!)
Loyalty is a double-edged sword. Loyalty to a “team” is often cited as a source of bad behaviour. But evidence shows that loyalty can also inspire more ethical behaviour (beyond simply being faithful to your group). The Harvard research explained
Intel Goes Conflict-Free. Or Does It?
We are skeptical about zero-tolerance policies. “Zero tolerance” generally implies “zero discretion” and “zero use of judgment.” We are also wary of unintended consequences. Banning ‘conflict minerals’ can have such unintended consequences. If you “cleanse” your supply chain by refusing
Intel Goes Conflict-Free. Or Does It?
We are skeptical about zero-tolerance policies. “Zero tolerance” generally implies “zero discretion” and “zero use of judgment.” We are also wary of unintended consequences. Banning ‘conflict minerals’ can have such unintended consequences. If you “cleanse” your supply chain by refusing
DuPont’s Decades-Long Deception
The long article below tells the story of one lawyer’s 16-year battle against protracted, unrepentant wrongdoing at chemical giant DuPont. It’s an amazing tale, one that literally affects every one of us, since studies have indicated that every one of
DuPont’s Decades-Long Deception
The long article below tells the story of one lawyer’s 16-year battle against protracted, unrepentant wrongdoing at chemical giant DuPont. It’s an amazing tale, one that literally affects every one of us, since studies have indicated that every one of
Luminosity’s Deceptive Trade Practices
Luminosity makes apps that it says will help make your brain stronger. The Federal Trade Commission begs to differ. It is instructive to compare this case to other products backed by shoddy science (or no science) but that are allowed
Luminosity’s Deceptive Trade Practices
Luminosity makes apps that it says will help make your brain stronger. The Federal Trade Commission begs to differ. It is instructive to compare this case to other products backed by shoddy science (or no science) but that are allowed
Year in Review: The Top 10 Business Ethics Stories of 2015
It has been a busy year in business ethics and corporate social responsibility. From the cheating carmaker to the price-gouging pharma-bro, to the coffee company that wanted us to have a casual chat about race with the barista, the year
Year in Review: The Top 10 Business Ethics Stories of 2015
It has been a busy year in business ethics and corporate social responsibility. From the cheating carmaker to the price-gouging pharma-bro, to the coffee company that wanted us to have a casual chat about race with the barista, the year
Mast Bros. Chocolate Origin Story: Fraud or Puffery?
Controversy surrounds Mast Brothers, an artisanal, “bean-to-bar” chocolate maker in Brooklyn. Although Mast Brothers is today (and has been since 2009) a bean-to-bar chocolate maker, it didn’t exactly start that way: in its first two years, most or all Mast
Mast Bros. Chocolate Origin Story: Fraud or Puffery?
Controversy surrounds Mast Brothers, an artisanal, “bean-to-bar” chocolate maker in Brooklyn. Although Mast Brothers is today (and has been since 2009) a bean-to-bar chocolate maker, it didn’t exactly start that way: in its first two years, most or all Mast
Child Labour in Bolivia
The 7-minute NYT video below discusses the role of child labour in Bolivian society and in its economy. Bolivian law explicitly allows children as young as 10 to work. According to the video, child labour has been a tradition in
Child Labour in Bolivia
The 7-minute NYT video below discusses the role of child labour in Bolivian society and in its economy. Bolivian law explicitly allows children as young as 10 to work. According to the video, child labour has been a tradition in
Martin Shkreli: Untalented Loser?
There will be books (the author of the short piece below is likely to be the author of one), and there will certainly be a movie. It’s hard to say what kind of movie it will be. A tragedy? A
Martin Shkreli: Untalented Loser?
There will be books (the author of the short piece below is likely to be the author of one), and there will certainly be a movie. It’s hard to say what kind of movie it will be. A tragedy? A
Price-Gouging Pharma CEO Arrested for Fraud
The world’s most hated CEO just got arrested. Schadenfreude abounds. Interestingly, the crime for which he was arrested apparently has absolutely nothing to do with the price-gouging for which he is hated. Some will argue that both are rooted in…
Price-Gouging Pharma CEO Arrested for Fraud
The world’s most hated CEO just got arrested. Schadenfreude abounds. Interestingly, the crime for which he was arrested apparently has absolutely nothing to do with the price-gouging for which he is hated. Some will argue that both are rooted in…
Homeopathy: the Ponzi Scheme of Healthcare
Selling homeopathy is roughly ethically equivalent to selling shares in a Ponzi scheme. That’s the argument made in the piece posted below. In both cases, there is overwhelming evidence that the produce just won’t do what it is expected to
Homeopathy: the Ponzi Scheme of Healthcare
Selling homeopathy is roughly ethically equivalent to selling shares in a Ponzi scheme. That’s the argument made in the piece posted below. In both cases, there is overwhelming evidence that the produce just won’t do what it is expected to
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