Lessons from the wreck of the Exxon Valdez: the need for imagination, empathy, and courage
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There are two alternative approaches to pinpointing the cause or causes of large-scale industrial accidents. One is legal analysis, which seeks to identify the mechanical failure or human error preceding the accident. The other is technical/social analysis, which looks at the mitigating complexity that made the initial sudden accident and the slow response to it. The wreck of the Exxon Valdez is examined to determine what might have been done at all six levels of managerial responsibility so the accident could have been avoided. Specific changes at all levels are recommended.
Publication Name: Business Ethics Quarterly
Subject: Philosophy and religion
ISSN: 1052-150X
Year: 1998
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5 years, 20 issues, 141 articles, and what?
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A classification scheme of the 141 articles of Business Ethics Quarterly that have appeared from Jan 1991 to Oct 1995 is presented. The 141 articles were classified by 118 categories within 18 dimensions ranging from Form of the Article to Conclusion of the Response to determine publication trends over time. The conclusions obtained from the trends and the recommendations proposed in relation to these conclusions are discussed.
Publication Name: Business Ethics Quarterly
Subject: Philosophy and religion
ISSN: 1052-150X
Year: 1996
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It's time for empirical research in business ethics
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Issues are discussed regarding the need for empirical research in business ethics to resolve the conflicts to resolve the conflicts and differing interpretations in the area. The results of the research should then be incorporated into an acceptable theory.
Publication Name: Business Ethics Quarterly
Subject: Philosophy and religion
ISSN: 1052-150X
Year: 2000
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