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A Brief Look on the State of Business Ethics: Part II

By Raymond Chin
If given the choice between saving lives or profits, pharmaceutical companies will often choose profit. There is a clear conflict of interest for them. Pharmaceutical companies will charge an outrageous amount for drugs that people need, and, even worse, they do not spend that money in research but rather to further their goals.

August 12, 2007 READ MORE

The Ailing American Infrastructure

By Kevin Yan
While American infrastructure is ailing and generally becoming unable to cope with the demands of the 21st century, countries in Asia and Europe have begun or had begun to improve their infrastructure ranging from transportation to electrical grids to universal wireless access. As countries industrialized and developing across the globe pour money into their infrastructure, America on the other hand has been taking money out of the budget.

August 12, 2007 READ MORE

Getting the Government the Third World Deserves

By Selwyn Duke
Getting the Government Third Worlders Deserve By Selwyn Duke
People may complain about corruption here, and while it certainly exists, it’s the exception, not the norm; by and large, we are still governed by the rule of law. We don’t fully appreciate this because in just the same way some of us take our lifestyle for granted – not realizing ours is a life of silk and satin as compared to most of the world – we also take for granted that one will be able to conduct everyday business and others will play by the rules.

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A Brief Look on the State of Business Ethics: Part I

By Raymond Chin
For companies, the basis and only hint of ethics is a very flawed ethical code system. Moreover, modern ethics heavily rely on external factors, punishments for bad behavior and rewards for good behavior. This is clearly not enough.

July 4, 2007 READ MORE

Ethics of Tips: Tipping and Being Tipped

By Kevin Yan
As can be discovered, the act of tipping in the United States is primarily a custom of the country. In the United States, tipping is generally presumed to be around 10-15% before taxes and supposedly at the discretion of the customer. However, the act of not providing tips is frowned upon as unethical.

July 4, 2007 READ MORE

Free Speech From the Mouths of Babes?

By Selwyn Duke
Last week the Supreme court handed down three free speech rulings that find favor with conservatives. One of them is Morse et al. v. Frederick, a case involving the free speech rights of students. While I agree with the principal’s actions and take solace in the knowledge that educators’ hands won’t be further tied, the Supreme Court’s ruling does nothing to address what is the underlying problem.

July 4, 2007 READ MORE

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