This article will respond to the case study written by Morgan and Burnside (2014) that examines the Olympus Financial Fraud. The case study revolves around the Japanese company, Olympus, and how the Japanese culture played an important part in fostering the fraud. While the blame should be directed to the […]
Tag: Ethics
Ethical Discourse of DDT: its Ban in the US and its Use in Mexico
This article will answer the ethical discourse of DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane), a well-known pesticide due to its effectiveness and cheap price, as well as its negative effect on human health. The discourse raises an ethical question about a corporation that purchases land in Mexico, then uses DDT from the US to […]
Questions About Business Ethics and Sustainability
This article provides my responses to several questions about business ethics and sustainability. I put more emphasis on the role of the leadership in establishing a positive ethical climate in the company. While ethical behavior is expected from every member of the organization, the top management is responsible to create […]