Words of Wisdom from the Ethics Sage Do you care about others, or are you a selfish individual? Do you accept responsibility for your actions or blame others for bad things that happen to you? Do you love others unconditionally or expect something in return? These are some of the questions to ask yourself to […]
The Philosophy of Ethics Read More »
Do Whistleblower Awards Lead to More Whistleblowing? The ethics of whistleblowing is a tricky matter. Whistle-blowing brings two moral values, fairness and loyalty, into conflict. Doing what is fair or just (e.g., promoting an employee based on talent alone) often conflicts with showing loyalty (e.g., promoting a longstanding but unskilled employee). Taken to its extreme
What Motivates Someone to Blow the Whistle? Read More »
Who or What Should Be Blamed You may have read recently in The Wall Street Journal or elsewhere that the reading skills of American students are deteriorating further, according to new national test scores. Compared with 2019 results, eighth-grade reading scores are now down eight points. Reading scores are down five points in both grades. And in
Causes, Effects, and Solutions Anyone who has read my blog over the years knows I believe that the moral values of Americans are in decline. This is an important issue to discuss, especially in light of the debate between former President Trump and President Joe Biden tomorrow night. Should we care about the perceived moral
Are the Moral Values of Americans in Decline? Read More »
Challenges and Opportunities for Disclosure I have already blogged about the importance of gathering and disclosing ESG data (environment, social, and governance) and how it affects operational and investment decisions. In this blog, I repeat some of the most salient facts and suggest that ESG should be taught to students. I believe the best courses
What Students Need to Know About ESG Read More »
02/29/2024A Cautionary TaleI’ve always been intrigued by the philosophy of whistleblowing. It is an act of conscience and notmotivated by self-interest.A broad view of whistleblowing is the disclosure by organization members (former or current) of illegal,immoral, or illegitimate practices under the control of their employers, to persons or organizations thatmay be able to affect action.
When Should You Blow the Whistle? Read More »
Building an Ethical Culture: The Role of DEI. Today’s businesses are held to a higher ethical standard than ever before. The meteoric rise of social media means that brands across the world are finally being held accountable for their actions by the general public. This includes programs on diversity, equity, and inclusion. However, recent events
Will Recent Events Impact University and Corporate Programs on DEI? Read More »
Who is Good? You or Me? Who is Right? You or Me? I published a blog about virtue signaling back on May 28, 2021. There has been so much discussion of it since then that I decided to refresh the blog and bring my thoughts up to date. Virtue Ethics One of the differences between
What is the Difference Between Virtue and Virtue Signaling? Read More »
Are Partnerships Between Sports Betting Companies and Universities a Bridge Too Far? The commercialization of collegiate sports is an outgrowth of the legitimization of gambling in America. It started with off-track betting, spread to state lotteries, then casino gambling, and now we have fantasy sports betting. Collegiate sports have been affected as well through agreements
Commercialization of Collegiate Sports Raises Ethical Questions Read More »
Sustainability Disclosures Need to Be Enhanced It seems that everywhere we turn these days, sustainability reporting is discussed. From individuals to corporations and nonprofits, almost everyone is jumping on board with the idea that we all need to live more sustainable lives, including protecting the environment. Reporting on ESG Issues Sustainability issues can be related
The Time is Right to Mandate Financial Reporting of ESG Issues Read More »