News tagged with business ethics

Narcissism impairs ethical judgment even among the highly religious, study finds

Although high levels of narcissism can impair ethical judgment regardless of one's religious orientation or orthodox beliefs, narcissism is more harmful in those who might be expected to be more ethical, according to a Baylor ...

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created Mar 12, 2012 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (6) | comments 9

Consider yourself ethical? New research says think again

When confronted with an ethical dilemma, most of us like to think we would stand up for our principles. But we are not as ethical as we think we are, according to Ann Tenbrunsel, the Rex and Alice A. Martin Professor of Business ...

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created Jul 12, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (3) | comments 5

Research Examines Factors That Influence Intention to Pirate Digital Media; People Do Because They Can

(PhysOrg.com) -- A study by information systems researchers at the University of Arkansas shows that as many as three out of four college students may be illegally copying and downloading digital material, including copyright-protected ...

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created May 11, 2009 | popularity 2.7 / 5 (3) | comments 4

Social Responsibility Does Not Mitigate Negative Market Response Due to Crisis, New Study Finds

(PhysOrg.com) -- Clients of the major accounting firm Arthur Anderson sustained negative stock-market returns following public announcement that the firm had shredded documents related to its infamous Enron audit in 2002. ...

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created May 14, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0