Should Whistleblowers Always Be Rewarded?
I’ve blogged many times before about whistleblowing including whether it is an ethical action. Some would say that whistleblowing is a...
Here's Why Dodd-Frank Worker Retaliation Protections Have Been Turned on its Head
Thinking about blowing the whistle on wrongdoing at your organization? Well, you need to read on because the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on...
Fear and Loathing in Hollywood and the Government
I have always been intrigued by the philosophy of whistleblowing. Today's blog explores the philosophical underpinnings of whistleblowing...
What Should You Do When the Boss Wants You to Do Something Unethical?
It happens from time to time that your boss may ask you to do something that you know in your gut is wrong. You probably feel compelled...
When Are Our Actions Morally Praiseworthy?
Doing Good by Being a Good Person What makes one person speak out and blow the whistle on wrongdoing while another remains silent? Is it...
Is it Ethical to ‘Kill the Messenger’?
Closing our Eyes to the True Meaning of the Message “Shooting the messenger” is a metaphoric phrase used to describe the act of blaming...
What Should we Conclude about the ‘Paper-Class’ Scandal at UNC
‘Tar heel-Gate Raises Many Ethical Issues about the Behavior of UNC Officials If you’re a sports fan, by now you have probably heard...
The Culture of Incompetence at the VA is Sickening
Indifference, Laziness, and a Declining Work Ethic Threatens the Fabric of Society We have a culture of incompetence in the U.S. Too many...