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Janet's ethical dilemma: tobacco marketing and personal employment needs

Janet should not really have a moral dilemma here -- she already knows she can't take the job. The dilemma is presented in a couple of ways.

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Ethical perspectives on the Merrill Lynch-Enron Nigerian barge deal

There are many ethical aspects that are involved in this case that can be perceived from different vantage points.

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How cheating harms students, professionals, and institutional integrity

Everyone is harmed in a class where cheating occurs. The students who actually do the work themselves are harmed because they do not compete on a level playing field. The person who cheats is harmed because he or she does not learn the material.

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Utilitarian and deontological approaches to resolving bandit raids

Is your answer from last week closer to the utilitarian approach to moral problems, to the Kantian / deontological approach or to neither?

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Mattel's 2007 toy recalls: five lessons from ethical lapses in outsourcing

In the 21st century globalized economy, it is not uncommon for companies to use outsourcing to keep costs under control. This is particularly true regarding relatively inexpensive products like children's toys.

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Workplace bullying and sexual harassment: ethical issues and leadership

There are a number of instances in which ethical questions can be raised when there is conflict in the workplace. This paper reviews and critiques two examples of workplace conflict that raises ethical issues.

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Ethical considerations in implementing organizational change at a travel company

The travel company I currently work in has had the same booking system for almost a decade now and the need for change became increasingly visible during recent years.

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Building ethical leadership through accountability and transparency in organizations

The foundation of any successful enterprise over the long-term is the ability to continually sustain and grow trust in the vision, mission, objectives and strategies of its leaders.

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Measuring firm performance through financial statements and metrics

The overall performance of a firm must be measured against the firm's objectives. One objective is certain -- the firm exists to maximize shareholder wealth. The other objectives should be defined by management. These will vary depending on the firm.

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The Walmart antitrust case against Visa and MasterCard

What unethical research behavior was involved? The antitrust case brought by Wal-Mart and other retailers against Visa and MasterCard in the U.S.

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