SWiM Starting With Me
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| Tags: | Ethics, Business Ethics, Responsibility, Ethical behavior |
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Governing by Anger on Mar 24, 2009 in moral decisions AIG Obama ethical decisions anger Yesterday, President Obama indicated he would not support a bill forcing AIG executives to pay a special tax on their bonuses that was being spirited through Congress. His reason was that he did not want to govern by anger. Senators and representativ...
Can the Stimulus Package Stimulate Our Ethics? on Mar 13, 2009 in stimulus package Obama government ethics practical ethics ethical decisions ethics discussion The biggest challenge facing President Obama and the Congress is not engaging the clutch that will put our economy into gear, but rather engaging the heart and spirit of Americans in putting the stimulus package to work.Already we are hearing of behi...
On Loyalty to Your Employer on Mar 12, 2009 in employee loyalty ethical behavior business ethics We expect a lot from our employers. Fair wages, good benefits, opportunity for growth and development, and a satisfying work environment to name a few. Bur what is our obligation to our employer? What does employee loyalty look like? Caring about the...
On Supporting the “Sin Industries” on Mar 6, 2009 in moral decisions business ethics sin industry investing personal responsibility There’s a lot of debate in the investment community about supporting so-called “sin industries” – drugs, pornography, prostitution, gambling, etc. That debate is being played out on a large scale in corporations, funds and the stock market, b...
On Your Personal “Brand Promise” on Feb 28, 2009 in ethical behavior business ethics brand promise personal ethics In marketing terms, “brand promise” refers to the consistency of quality and experience a customer can expect. A company with a strong brand promise has a clear, definable character in the mind of the customer. What is your personal brand promise...
On Living Your Values in the Workplace on Feb 20, 2009 in accommodation Corporate Ethics personal ethics values ethical decisions personal responsibility Minnesota has been at the center of a number of thorny issues around living our values in the workplace. Cab drivers refusing to carry people who carry alcohol. A grocery checkout refusing to touch meat packaging, and others. While this is a complica...
