Tag Archives: corruption
Old Testament Treatment For The Miramonte Elementary School Culture
The best way to fix a rotten culture sometimes is to start from scractch. Continue reading
The Corruption Problem
Sure, corporations corrupt the political system. So does that statement. Continue reading
Philidelphia’s Conflicted, Shameless, Greedy—But Law-Abiding!— City Council
Philadelphia’s City Council voted for an absurd pension deal,and now are cashing in on it themselves. Continue reading
The Hard-Working Mr. McLaughlin
There are a lot of Michael E. McLaughlins out there, robbing us all. Count on it. Continue reading
Filed under Government & Politics
Punishing Corrupt Companies Without Punishing the People Who Make Them Corrupt
“I made a mistake” is so much easier to explain away at the Harvard Business School reunion than “I was sent to the Big House.” Continue reading
“It’s A Wonderful Life” Ethics, Part 3
Here is the final installment of the Ethics Alarms overview of the ethical issues raised in Frank Capra’s classic. This ishow an ethicist watches a movie with as many ethical choices as “It’s A Wonderful Life.” I can’t help it. Continue reading
“It’s A Wonderful Life” Ethics, Part 2 (of 3)
The ethical problems of “It’s a Wonderful Life” continue, with George’s deal with Harry, his love life, and the run on the bank. Continue reading
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Business & Commercial, Character, Family, Popular Culture
Bad Jack’s New Gig
Jack Abramoff had a change of heart, and is now committed to ethics. As a cash cow, that is. Continue reading
William Aramony and the Fallen Hero Dilemma
It isn’t that there are no heroes, but that we need to take care that our heroes inspire us with their best, without corrupting us with their worst. Continue reading
