Center for Business Ethics

Can Ethics Prevent Another Financial Crisis?

Tue, 04/02/2013 - 13:33

TIAA-CREF President and CEO Roger Ferguson challenged the idea that the recent financial crisis is an inevitable economic cycle. He shared his thoughts at the 19th Raytheon Lecture in Business Ethics at Bentley on Tuesday, April 2, at 3:30 p.m. in the Wilder Pavilion, Adamian Academic Center, Bentley University, Waltham, MA.

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Visiting Scholar Kenneth Goodpaster Discusses “Tenacity: The American Pursuit of Corporate Responsibility” at February 4, 2013 Presentation

Wed, 01/30/2013 - 13:34

Kenneth Goodpaster, Koch Endowed Chair in Business Ethics at Opus College of Business, University of St. Thomas (MN) , will explore why, in the face of a pattern of high productivity and failing ethics, Americans choose to deepen corporate responsibility rather than abandon capitalism in favor of more socialistic models.

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Tips for Employed Job Seekers

Wed, 12/12/2012 - 09:44

Michael Hoffman, director of the Center for Business Ethics, gives advice to employed job seekers on how to pursue another position.  He discusses the ways in which employees should ethically approach bosses about their absence for an upcoming interview.  

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Basketball Players' Night Off Makes a Stand for Sitting Out

Fri, 11/30/2012 - 10:55

Michael Hoffman, Executive Director of the Center for Business Ethics, addresses ethical issues surrounding the decision by San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich to give several players a day off which led to the team being fined by the National Basketball Association.

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W. Michael Hoffman Receives Lifetime Achievement Award and Mary Chiasson Honored for Dedicated Service in Ethics and Compliance

Tue, 10/16/2012 - 13:42

Dr. W. Michael Hoffman, the founding executive director of the Center for Business Ethics (CBE) at Bentley University and co-founder of the Ethics and Compliance Officer Association (ECOA), was honored with a lifetime achievement award in the field of ethics and compliance by the ECOA. Mary E. Chiasson, the CBE’s senior associate director, was also honored with an outstanding support and dedication award for 20 years of service to the ECOA.

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Consultant Calls Friendship with JumpStart Exec 'Professional'

Mon, 06/18/2012 - 11:43

Executive Director of the Center for Business Ethics W. Michael Hoffman offers objective insight on a questionable business relationship between executives.

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Marbleheader Brings Indian, Pakistani Professors Together

Sat, 05/26/2012 - 15:14

Director of Programs for the Center of Business and Ethics Robert McNulty is highlighted for bringing Indian and Pakistani professors together to discuss business and ethics as 'springboards' to peace for their nations. Story also ran in the Salem News.

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Marblehead Professor Applies Peace Program To International Feud

Tue, 05/29/2012 - 13:42

Robert McNulty, director of programs at the Center for Business Ethics, is highlighted for bringing together academic leaders from conflicting countries Pakistan and India. 

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Bentley Makes Play for Peace

Sat, 05/26/2012 - 13:04

Director of Programs at the Center for Business Ethics Robert E. McNulty is highlighted for gathering academic leaders from enemy countries India and Pakistan to engage in a panel discussion about intercultural relations, teaching, and business at the annual Global Business Ethics Symposium.

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Coca-Cola CEO Muhtar Kent Discusses Sustainable Business Practices at Bentley University Raytheon Lecture in Business Ethics

Wed, 03/21/2012 - 14:38

Focused on the need to grow companies in a sustainable, responsible, and ethical manner and create shared value for each stakeholder, Kent’s talk will highlight critical lessons that The Coca-Cola Company — the largest beverage company in the world and one of the most widely recognized brands — has learned on its 125-year journey: how to provide job and growth opportunities; reaching out to communities around the world; stimulating small business development; protecting vital natural resources such as water and crops; and improving women’s equality. 

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