Ethics and the Slippery Slope: Why Good People Do Bad Things

Idea posted: November 2014

Institutions: University of Washington Michael G. Foster School of Business    University of Arizona Eller College of Management    University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School   

Most people think of themselves as moral and ethical. And yet, major fraud and unethical behaviour is widespread. A team of researchers from the University of North Carolina, University of…

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How Competition for Customers Causes Unethical Behaviour

Idea posted: June 2014

Institutions: University of Southern California Marshall School of Business    Washington University Olin Business School    UCLA Anderson School of Management    Harvard Business School   

Competition has traditionally received much praise, particularly from economists who point to its contributions in lowering market prices and also improving the quality of goods and services. However, recent research…

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Does Your Organization Need a Chief External Officer?

Idea posted: April 2014

Institutions: Villanova University School of Business    Open University Business School    Cranfield University School of Management    Warwick University Business School   

Major social and political events around the world can often have rippling and lasting effects on businesses. Take the tragic fires and accidents in factories in India and Bangladesh during…

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How to Recognize Managements With Something to Hide

Idea posted: July 2013

Institutions: New York University Stern School of Business    University of St. Gallen   

In recent years, the trust afforded to senior management has eroded significantly, particularly for those executives in finance-related positions. The demise of certain companies sent shockwaves across industries; successful covering…

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Crisis Management: Leadership and Communication

Idea posted: February 2013

Institutions: IESE Business School   

Even when there are contingency plans in place, crises can happen and in organizations this is when true leadership is tested. Companies like Apple, Toyota, PepsiCo and many others know…

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Sustainable People Policies for Sustainable Organizations

Idea posted: January 2013

Institutions: Stanford Graduate School of Business   

Why does employee health receive so little consideration then, when examining sustainability policies in organizations? Most studies (and policies) focus on environmental sustainability. Of course eco-efficiency is and should be…

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