The Center for American Progress (CAP) found that millennials, defined as Americans between the ages of 18 and 32, have far greater faith in and expectations of government than their older compatriots. This proved true regardless of political affiliation or ideological bent
John Paul Rollent argues that the content of business ethics codes is far less important than the courage to see them implemented.Going back to the days of Benjamin Franklin he notes, “… Franklin’s code may not have not have much to add to the current debate over whether management can properly be called a profession,
Sheena Iyengar studies how we make choices – and how we feel about the choices we make. She talks about both trivial choices (Coke v. Pepsi) and profound ones, and shares her groundbreaking research that has uncovered some surprising attitudes about our decisions
In the West we feel that our morality and the basic principles which define our democracy — freedom of speech, the right to practice religion and to live free of persecution — are more important than economic prosperity alone. The equilibrium that we have achieved has been severely shaken by the economic tremors of the
“Could I suggest that the West Virginia Massey coal mining disaster and the BP oil rig explosion are a reflection not just of the dysfunctionalities of extractive industries, but also of the dysfunctionalities of popular American Christianity? Both disasters represent failures on multiple levels. Political leaders failed to provide adequate regulatory oversight. Journalists failed to
It is axiomatic that most of our ways of thinking would be enhanced if we could operate from a factual foundation.I assume that should be particularly true in the world of ethics.What to make of this article from boston.com which challenges that very notion.
Once again we are witnessing a instance of a re-call of a major product by a global company.This article goes beyond the traditional issues and focuses on questions of fraud
In the afterward of the Toronto G20 summit there has been a good deal of discussion on the role of the police. Some are arguing the Toronto police could have done more. Others take the view that they should have done less. Emrys Westacott asks how the advent of a surveillance society affects people’s moral