Known as “The Ethics Sage” to many with a reputation as an expert in ethics, Dr. Steven Mintz is a Professor Emeritus from Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo. He received the Accounting Exemplar Award from the Public Interest Section of the American Accounting Association in 2015. Steve was also recognized by the Public Interest, Ethics and Sustainability Section of the AAA for his Distinguished Service. His blogs were recognized as one of the top 30 best in the ethics space. Steve shares insights into ethics in society through www.ethicssage.com. Steve was a recipient of the Carl Menconi Ethics Case Writing Competition in 2025 that is presented by The Association of Accountants and Financial Professionals in Business (IMA).
Recent Blogs
“Americans’ Surveyed on Honesty & Ethics in the Professions.”
Accountants Trail Many of the Other Professions The Gallup Poll on Honesty and Ethics in Professions reveals significant insights into public perceptions. Gallup has gauged the public’s views of the honesty and ethical standards of a variety of occupations since 1976. In the…
Concerns About the Use of AI by Gen Z
Building Ethics, Transparency, and Responsibility into AI Systems I recently read a Gallup Poll that clearly shows Gen Z are concerned about the growth of AI and the need for more and more data centers to process the data. They’re also concerned about…
Why Do Candidates Exaggerate Qualifications or Outright Lie on Their Resumes?
Gen Z Leads the Way in Dishonesty Why do candidates for jobs exaggerate on their resumes stretch the truth? Monster’s Resume Confessions Report reveals a disconnect between what workers believe and what they’re willing to do. Nearly 6 in 10 U.S. adults (59%)…
Building an Anti-Whistleblowing Culture
Signs of Retaliation In writing about the World Whistleblowing Day 2026, jdsupra.com defines an anti-retaliation culture as existing “at work when people can report concerns or take part in an investigation without being punished, isolated, or treated differently.” They point out that policies…
Creating a Voice That Promotes a Speak-Up Culture
Encouraging Whistleblowing I have previously blogged about the “speak up” culture that supports internal whistleblowing within organizations. To summarize that blog, I draw from an article online by Jasmin Stollhof who addresses the “speak up” culture that some organizations build into their whistleblowing…
Gen Z Need to Change Their Attitudes About Work to Be Successful
Developing Critical Workplace Skills I have previously blogged about why Gen Z employees are being fired early in their tenure. It can be summed up in two words: “work ethic.” The younger generation seems to have less of a motivation to be the…
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