Business

What are the broader implications of increasing taxes on private universities' endowments?

Should scientific uncertainty about baby powder's health risks stop Johnson & Johnson from labeling it as potentially hazardous?

The Supreme Court will soon decide whether requiring non-union employees to pay union fees is constitutional.

Is Uber really as practical and beneficial as it seems?

Do self-driving cars perpetuate economic inequality when they prioritize the lives of their drivers over others on the road?

What does a $417 million lawsuit over baby powder say about the nature of corporate responsibility?

As corporations look to be more socially responsible, they must be aware that the actions of their CEOs can undo hard-fought progress.

When employees fail to recognize ethical dilemmas in the first place, no amount of training will help a company address ethics issues.

Most people agree that business ethics are important. Yet can they survive without economic prosperity?

Volkswagen is working to rebound from its diesel emissions scandal. What has the company learned?

On how the overbooking incident on United Airlines speaks to problems with the business models of the domestic airline industry.

America's individualist culture influences how society views paid family leave.

President-Elect Donald Trump's business ties could pose an unprecedented conflict of interest, despite its legality.

AT&T's acquisition of Time Warner has raised anti-trust concerns on the 2016 campaign trail.

It’s a well-known fact that servers make below minimum wage, with the assumption being that the difference will be made up for in tips from their tables. However, if one … Continue reading "Ethical Tipping"

Hiring algorithms have shown promise in combating job discrimination. But are they ethical?

One of the many reasons that weighing ethical dilemmas is such a challenge is because we’re often faced with a conflict between measurable and immeasurable value. We see this often in relation to environmental issues. Because we can’t … Continue reading "Mes Aynak’s Intrinsic Cultural Value"

As a millennial and current college student, I understand the struggle of endless nights in the library, clinging to your coffee, dreaming about sleep, and wondering “what is all of this … Continue reading "Ethics of Meritocracy in Education and The American Dream: “Why I Hate School but Love Education”"

This post was written by Ayo Animashaun, a 2014 graduate of DePauw University. Ayo was an Economics major, Management Fellow, and Bonner Scholar. This article details his post-grad experience integrating sustainability and … Continue reading "Discovering Biotecture: What are Earthships and Why Should We Care?"

Every week, the Prindle Intern team weighs in on an ethical issue together. Each intern is challenged to keep their response to five sentences – Ethics in 5. Click on … Continue reading "Ethics in 5: Printerns on Advertising Ethics"