Comments for Business Ethics

Comment on Crony Capitalism? Hank Paulson’s Extraordinary Meeting by Jeff Krasney

Jeff Krasney — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 21:28:39 +0000

Jesse: Quite a story. If you were to create chronologically a more detailed
storyline, you might have the means for a book; or at worst, the beginnings
of a PhD dissertation.

Nevertheless, the one positive in the continuing financial crisis is Judge
Jed Rakoff. My hope is Judge Rayoff demands more from those institutions
who profited greatly, than simply the offering of one piece from an eight piece pie;
and yet, claim that such negotiations are fair and reasonable. Rather greater
transparency, due diligence and an admission to fraud are necessary,
wherever and whoever may be found guilty.
JLK

Comment on Current Newsletter by Muhammad

Muhammad — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 07:58:56 +0000

I was recommended this website by my university. I found it really helpful. Cheers

Comment on Is Bottled Water a Waste? by ben meyr

ben meyr — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:15:20 +0000

I like how this article is basically about how it is a "ridiculous waste" that we obtain so much of our drinking water through plastic bottles and then there is an advertisement for Fiji water in a bottle directly to the left of the article on the website...

Comment on Manifesto for the Corporate Idealist by Melanie

Melanie — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:51:48 +0000

Amazing post!! We support the Manifesto for the Corporate Idealist and will do everything in our power to spread the word!!

Comment on Current Newsletter by Top MBA Programs

Top MBA Programs — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 22:36:48 +0000

Hi,

Nice read...
Corporate Social Responsibility is the often overlooked part, especially for the ones with short term vision and the empahsis put by most MBA programs is also less.

Comment on Study Finds Sustainable Companies ‘Significantly Outperform’ Financially by Mary

Mary — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:44:31 +0000

Thats a great piece. It is a must read for business leaders who regard Corporate Responsibility to only be a debit item on the balance sheet without noticing the unseen credit component of Corporate Responsibility.

Its a wonderful exposition of what I choose to refer to as the Value of CSR to the balance sheet.

This article must serve as a clarion call to all local and global business leaders.

Comment on Raising the Credibility Quotient of Responsible Leadership by Linda Fisher Thornton

Linda Fisher Thornton — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:26:19 +0000

Thanks for sharing this article. It's full of good points about what responsible leadership is supposed to be. I totally agree that "Real leadership is more a calling of high order, not as much about the power and the glory." Well said.

Comment on Raising the Credibility Quotient of Responsible Leadership by Al Watts

Al Watts — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:49:13 +0000

'Great article, Art; thanks for posting this! I totally agree that blindspots around our character and behavior are barriers to integrity and credibility; the same holds true for blindspots around organizational cultures. It is wise for organizations and their leaders to engage in regular exercises to raise their awareness of internal as well as external factors that can rob them of good will and effectiveness. I also like your caution about "group think;" too many confuse unity with sameness; they are different, and airing diverse opinions fairly is often a vehicle for increasing unity. You and your readers might be interested in my new book: "Navigating Integrity - Transforming Business As Usual Into Business At Its Best." It is about improving effectiveness, engagement and ethics by navigating four dimensions: Identity (including self-awareness,) Authenticity, Alignment and Accountability.

Comment on “Plan B” to Rescue The Planet and Civilization by Paul Mitchell

Paul Mitchell — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 05:12:09 +0000

Plan B 4.0 is what it says, a complete plan. Lester Brown presents compelling reasons for change and the steps to avoid disaster. The entire book is even available at his website for a free download.

Comment on Business and Human Rights: Interview with John Ruggie by L K Tucker

L K Tucker — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:04:59 +0000

Both Foxconn and Apple were advised of the correct cause of the suicides in China. It had nothing to do with management styles or employee abuse. Foxconn created an engineering/design problem when they put electronics assembly line workers too close together.

Where true sweatshop conditions exist, such as the garment industry in New York, there have never been suicides. But at France Telecom, with a 35 hour work week and union representation, there have been 60 suicide attempts with a reported 30 deaths in the last few years.

Pictures and video taken by TV news crews inside both facilities show the problem is Subliminal Distraction exposure.

The cubicle was created over forty years ago to stop believed harmless mental breaks for knowledge workers in offices. The assembly line workers use a level of mental investment that qualifies them for Cubicle Level Protection, a peripheral vision blocking scheme between concentrating workers.

A pair of safety glasses with wide temple arms, opaque or blocked out, would stop the suicides in both countries for pennies.

A Foxconn investigator replied to my email but Apple would not reply to two letters.

These same suicides happen at U.S. Colleges every semester. Schools do not provide Cubicle Level Protection, where it is needed, nor do they warn students.