With so many ethical scandals breaking out in recent years (e.g., Deutsche Bank and money laundering, Volkswagen and the manipulation of diesel emissions testing, Wells Fargo and unethical sales tactics), it leads one to question: What is running through the minds of the people participating in the unethical acts?
Tag: ethics
Theranos and the wake-up call for ethics
If you have been following the story of Theranos, a $9 billion blood testing company that was built on a lie, you have probably come across the newly released documentary, The Inventor, and podcasts detailing the scandal.
What Did Michael Cohen’s Testimony Teach Us About Ethics?
On Wednesday, Michael Cohen, President Trump’s former lawyer, was brought before a congressional hearing to testify about his involvement with Trump’s various dealings,
Is Canada Losing the Battle Against Corruption?
Corruption has a high price. Globally, corruption has been estimated to total to 2% of the global economic output, which is around $1.5 – 2 trillion. How is it so rampant? Bribery and unethical behaviour can be contagious-
Success: Ethical Failure in Leadership
The topic of success’s dark-side was recently brought up, and the more that it was explored, the more facets it seemed to have. Facets such as, in-fighting among top executives or family members in successful companies, the never ending battle to find the next big talent