Archive for June, 2009

“An Experiment in Honesty”

Sunday, June 21st, 2009
Source: NYTimes.com

Source: NYTimes.com

“Indonesia has launched an interesting experiment to teach its young to be honest. It is opening a chain of honesty cafes where there will be no cashiers. Customers are expected to pick up whatever snack they want and drop the requisite money in an open plastic box. The idea is to make young Indonesians think hard about cheating and honesty.” –Mint, Quick Edit (17 Jun 09)
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Harvard MBAs Vow to be Ethical

Thursday, June 18th, 2009
Harvard MBAs displaying their vow<br>(source: NYTimes.com)

Harvard MBAs displaying their vow (source: NYTimes.com)

Often we may, perhaps unconsciously, associate the word “business” with “making money”, “self-interest”, and even “greed.” This belief may seem justified by the plethora of evidence streaming in from financial crimes around the world, perpetrated by top executives. The New York Times itself recently asked the question, “Is it time to retrain business schools?”

In response to the many scandals on Wall Street, Harvard students pursuing an M.B.A. (Master’s of Business Administration) are pledging to be honest in business, reports The New York Times. (more…)

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