In this Issue we focus our attention on business, technology, and ethics … education. No one disputes the influence of family, friends, media, and religious institutions on the formation of our character and values. Does our schooling play any role? In particular, does university or business school education affect our ethical principles and practices? Our …
Readers give input on shareholder value, profession vs. company, and Ethix advertising.
Al Erisman states, “Trust is an essential ingredient in business. Imagine how difficult it would be to conduct business if each transaction was like the most untrustworthy one.”
William Robinson and Robert Spitzer present ideas on how students can apply ethical principles to the workforce after graduation.
Three higher education presidents talk about business scandals and about preparing the next generation of ethical business leaders.
David Gill believes that globalization abroad and diversity at home make multi-religious interactions a fact of business life. Religious distraction and disrespect must be barred from the workplace but that still leaves plenty of room for positive relationships.
Saving the Corporate Soul & (Who Knows) Maybe Your Own
by David Batstone
The Limits of Privacy
by Amitai Etzioni
The Matrix Reloaded
Directed by Andy Wachowski and Larry Wachowski
Is maximizing shareholder value the right objective and purpose for business? Why or why not? I do not believe that maximizing shareholder value is the utmost objective of a company. A business is a group of people who are banded together to deliver a good or service for a profit. A modern day corporation is …
