From the Editor – Issue 63
The economy and ethics have taken a strong hit from banking to home lending to the Bernard Madoff revelation of his $50-billion Ponzi scheme. Ethix introduces a “bright light” in the world of business ethics.
Issue 63
Dear Ethix – Issue 63
Readers comment on General Peter Pace, Clive Mather and the oil industry.
TechWatch: Alternatives to Layoffs
Al Erisman questions whether layoffs are the best answer in tough economic climates.
Sally Jewell: When Customers and Shareholders Align
Sally Jewell discusses her experiences and philosophies about running REI.
NewsNotables – Issue 63
Britain to Spy on Every Call, Email, and Text
Newsmax.com, October 6, 2008
Cyberattackers Hit Defense Systems
Los Angeles Times, November 28, 2008
New York Sting Nabs Tax Preparers
The Wall Street Journal, November 26, 2008
Essay: A Viewpoint on Ethics from India
Preetham Parigi discusses what is good and bad in the context of a moral obligation at the level of the individual, corporation, society, or a nation.
InReview – Issue 63
Enough: The True Measures of Money, Success and Life
by John C. Bogle
Outliers: The Story of Success
by Malcolm Gladwell
Acting Ethically in a Corrupt Environment?
Kenman Wong responds to managing possible conflicts between ethics and cultural sensitivity.