Business Ethics

Developing A Workplace Sexual Harassment Policy and Investigation Procedure 

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Identifying the Legal and Ethical Issues of Sexual Harassment The following blog is by Emily Henry. For additional information about her please see the last paragraph of the blog. As more sexual harassment cases continue to be brought to light, this hopefully means that more people will feel safe to report instances of sexual misconduct […]

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What is the “Speak Up Culture” in the Workplace?

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Relationship to the “Cancel Culture” I was glancing through LinkedIn posts and found one by Tanya Finnie about the Speak Up Culture. Having blogged many times before about the cancel culture, I was intrigued to find out more about the speak up culture and its relationship to cancel culture. “Speak up culture” refers to a

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There are Benefits to Giving Women Greater Access to the C-Suite

Accounting Profession, Business Ethics, Discrimination, Ethical Culture, Workplace Behavior / /

Characteristic Traits of Behavior Make Women More Moral Than Men I have previously blogged about women and the glass ceiling and how they have been lagging in C-Suite positions. Along comes a research study from the Harvard Business Review that seems to show an increase in gender diversity, but raises questions about where we go

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Sexual Harassment Revisited: The Case of NY Governor Andrew Cuomo

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The Entitlement Culture of Politicians The case of NY Governor Andrew Cuomo and the sexual harassment charges against him is interesting from the point of view of entitlement. Did Cuomo feel entitled to say things to female staffers or make certain gestures that others should not do?  How can we explain his actions given he

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What Does Ethical Leadership in Business Look Like?

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Doing the Right Thing and Being the Right Person Ethical leadership is a critical component of an ethical organizational environment. The systems must be in place to establish a culture of responsibility, accountability, and trust, but that matters little if top management does not walk the talk of ethics. For example, a CEO who acts

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Lack of Diversity and Inclusion at Google Should Be a Wake-up call for the Tech Industry

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Cultural Issues Behind the Disparity Last week, it was reported that many Google employees and others in the tech and academic communities were furious over the sudden exit from Google of Timnit Gebru, a pioneer in the study of ethics in artificial intelligence. She coauthored a paper that highlighted how poorly commercial facial-recognition software fared

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7 Ways to Develop Strong Work Ethics in Your Employees

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Changing Ethics Culture The following guest blog was written by Jessica Robinson. You can contact and read her personal blog at: https://assignmenthelp4me.com/thespeakingpolymath. Ethics are the soul of your organization. They describe what kind of behavior and conduct is permissible within your organization and what’s not.  But ethics don’t come alive until and unless your employees

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Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: Benefits and Challenges

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Promoting EDI in the Workplace In the modern era, where technology has taken over and distances have been reduced due to globalization, workspaces are more open towards cultural diversity. To promote equal opportunity, companies are now including a diverse range of people to work with them and help them grow. According to a BCG report,

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Corporate Social Responsibility and Gender Equality

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Working From Home During the Pandemic By Laiken Shaw, September 20, 2020 The following guest blog was written by Laiken Shaw, a student at Pepperdine University. I am sure there is no need for me to explain that the coronavirus pandemic has taken a hard toll on businesses everywhere. With so many companies being forced

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