Should an app be able to collect information on users without their knowledge and consent? Do companies need to admit when they've been hacked? These and many other scenarios are examples of ethical ...

On March 26, 2014, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics Executive Director Kirk O. Hanson spoke to an international meeting of the InterAction Council, an association of former presidents and prime ...

Shanda O’Dennis is a learning and development associate at Friends Services Alliance, a 501(c)(3) organization that provides services to more than 115 nonprofit organizations in 16 states — ...

Every business decision, big or small, leaves a mark. Some choices bring quick results, while others quietly shape how people see your company over time. In today’s business world, where customers are ...

Ethical decision-making sounds like a simple thing; perhaps we think we inherently understand what is ethical and what is not, and so we don’t need a framework. Or perhaps the organization proclaims ...

Ethics are the ultimate grey area for boards. Society mandates that companies, and by extension their boards, do certain things. For example, companies have to fulfil their economic obligations. If ...

Ethics play a crucial role in corporate law, influencing decision-making processes and shaping the culture of organizations. In an era where corporate scandals can cause significant reputational ...

When employees feel their company prioritizes ethics, it fosters trust and loyalty. Establishing a strong set of values and operating principles for a business is crucial in retaining customers.

In my last two columns, I began discussing the July 30 column by Vauhini Vara of the _Wall Street Journal_ entitled, “Ten Things Your IT Department Won’t Tell You.” The author provides detailed ...

Economic behaviour and ethical decision-making encompass the study of how individuals and organisations allocate scarce resources while weighing moral considerations. This interdisciplinary field ...

Guest Avery Kolers, PhD, discusses health care ethics. When faced with an illness do you want nuances or absolutes when deciding a course of treatment? Avery Kolers, PhD, discusses health care ethics.