Continuing our exploration of how the great faith traditions approach business ethics we invite Stephen J. Gould into the conversation.As he notes “while Buddhism focuses on the same ethical concerns as Western ethical traditions, it provides a distinct perspective and method for dealing with them” His paper outlines the basic Buddhist perspective and then provides
This is the third in a series of postings inquiring how the great faith traditions approach business ethics, The essential message found in the classic Jewish discussions of business ethics is to go about your business by always being mindful that good faith business is no small task.It requires the creation of a level economic
This is a second in a series of postings looking at business ethics from a religious perspective.In this article we view business ethics through the lens of Islam.We learn that Islam approaches business ethics from a variety of perspectives including trustworthiness,truthfulness,and the honoring of obligations.
I would like to start a discussion about how the world’s great faith traditions approach the ethics of business.This is the first of these posts.A place to begin is with the Journal of Religion and Business Ethics, a peer-reviewed journal that examines the ethical and religious issues that arise in the modern business setting.” While
“The information age, with the Internet and so on, has evolved into an age of social media, with social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, and the ubiquitous use of text messaging with cell phones. This has changed the way that people relate to one another. Add to this the ever-growing use of iPods, listening to
Withdrawal of a public complaint is certainly a right, but the issue is what if this is done out of fear of retribution? What does a municipal Integrity Commissioner (IC) do if the complaint has merit but is withdrawn because of fear of loss of job or a contract? The letter of the law in
Do (or should) you bring workplace values to your private life? Does free speech extend to demonization and factual lies? EthicScan Canada has been a major consultant and trainer on ethical partnering and organizational due diligence for two decades. Two of its associates have become active in a campaign to bring social responsibility assurance to