Character and integrity in organizations: the civilization of the workplace

Article Abstract:

The relatively new field of organizational ethics has to be addressed if the Aristotelian ideal of a moral individual in a moral community is to be achieved. Some of the likely reasons for the existing divide between society's moral heritage and its current avatar are analyzed and suggestions are made for the realization of morally sound organizations with workforces that contain men and women of good character.

Work ethic, Professional ethics

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Client confidentiality and fraud: Does Sarbanes-Oxley deal with the issue?

Article Abstract:

Corporate scandals such as Enron and WorldCom have eroded public trust in accounting, particularly in the ability of the profession to bring financial misconduct to light during audits. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act provides greater assurance that fraud would not occur, that it would be uncovered if it does occur, and that audits committees would be more likely to hear of fraud and act effectively to deter it.

Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Legal/Government Regulation, Venture Analysis, Laws, regulations and rules, Business enterprises, Corporation law

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Genetically modified foods: the creation of trust and access to global markets

Article Abstract:

The lack of trust between manufacturers of genetically modified (GM) products and farmers and consumers is highlighted. Trust between these two opposing forces can be created by adoption of common values and ethical standards in the context of agricultural biotechnology.

Agricultural biotechnology, Genetically engineered foods

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