Who Decides? (Part Two)
Professor of Law and Medicine Alex Capron talks about another aspect of the "who decides?" question--namely, who decides what is health and illness? He then explores a related issue: should access to treatment be greater for those who have a disease...
Advanced Directives
Professor of Law and Medicine Alex Capron talks about the value and importance of communicating one's wishes in advance concerning end-of-life issues and decisions.
Perspectives on the Family: Objectivity and Other Challenges in Research and Therapy
One of the most fundamental issues for all sociological and psychological researchers and therapists is objectivity. The ethical or moral dimension of working in these fields is another important concern for those who must routinely tap into the m...
Ethics Challenges
Managers must be sensitive not only to the needs of those in power, but to colleagues, customers and the general public. In many cases, the interests of these various groups do not coincide, which can lead to ethical dilemmas for the manager. And wh...
Strengthening Corporate Ethics
Codes of conduct at Fortune 500 companies have increased dramatically in recent years. And many companies now require their managers to sign a letter stating that they have no known conflicts of interest that might cause them to conduct their busine...
Ethics and Business
This clip argues that there's really no difference between business ethics and ethics in general. "The question is," the clip asks, "...how are you going to apply that sense of values and ethics when you're engaged in business?"
Giving Back to the Community
This clip explores some of the ways in which a small business can give back to the community, including demonstrating an awareness of environmental concerns and contributing to charities.
One World
The impact of international business and the economic interdependency of nations on sales and selling is subject of this episode.
Unethical Behavior
People sometimes fail to consider the moral or ethical dimensions of behavior because they assume any action that doesn't violate the law is acceptable. While legal statutes are codified and enforceable by the judicial system, ethics principles are ...
Social Responsibility Case Study: "The Little Red Schoolhouse"
This clip profiles "The Little Red Schoolhouse" and the efforts of its owner to improve conditions in the school's community.