Usually in a downturn of the economy businesses get rid of all the "nice to have" programs and it was generally feared that social responsibility was going to take a back seat to survival.
Not so with the up and coming generation. Across America the best business schools are seeing an explosion of interest in ethics courses. The students have initiated public commitments in the form of volontary student-led pledges called honor codes or the M.B.A. oath where they vow to serve the greater good. They will take the high paid jobs - but they will change them from the inside. More details in the article from the New York Times.
Morning Beth
I have a sore throat and have some time.
Ethics is an "Einstellung" very much like character. One doesn't change character at 20 plus. I just wonder if the precense in the courses are not part of "playing the game" just like going to church when it's expected. Sorry no green light as fas as I can see.
have a nice day - George Scheller
Posted by: George Scheller | June 10, 2009 at 11:38 AM
Very interesting topic. What worries me is that corporations are now using ethics as a marketing tool. And, more worrying, they are using ethics to take advantage of incoming employees. I'm putting a link to my blog on this topic below, in case you're interested.
Thanks!
UYC
http://www.upyourscompany.com/up_yours_company_blog/2009/07/manipulating-through-ethics.html
Posted by: UYC | August 03, 2009 at 08:19 PM