Tag: ethics

Study suggests work culture centred on self-interest may increase risk of accounting manipulation

From the University of Melbourne press release via Physorg: Accounting manipulation occurs more often in firms that have a work culture that is centered on self-interest, according to a joint… Read more »

Study suggests lack of sleep may produce unethical behaviour

From the Pamplin College of Business press release: Many studies have looked at the impact of sleep deprivation on workers’ health, safety, and morale, says Pamplin College of Business management… Read more »

Study suggests abstract concepts can influence perceptions of light and darkness in environment

From the University of Kansas press release: From sacred religious texts to books to movies, light and darkness have always symbolized good and evil. But is it possible that abstract… Read more »

Study looks at how the brain processes decisions about whether to sell out

From the Emory University press release: An Emory University neuro-imaging study shows that personal values that people refuse to disavow, even when offered cash to do so, are processed differently… Read more »

Study suggests how people assess extent of individual responsibility in organizations

From the Association of Psychological Science press release: News of employee misconduct always creates a whirlwind for the companies involved — think of Enron, Goldman Sachs and UBS, for example…. Read more »