Category Archives: Data and Studies on Ethics

Professor Jerry Burger of Santa Clara University has finally put the doubts to rest.  Many psychologists have maintained for 40 years that the 1963 Stanley Milgram studies could never be repeated with the same results.  Milgram was the Yale psychology … Continue reading →

One of the Big Four accounting firms, KPMG, has just released the results of a survey of 5,000 employees at various types of organizations who work at all levels of those organizations.  The 74% level is the same as the 2005 level … Continue reading →

A PriceWaterhouseCoopers study found that frauds are uncovered as follows: 29% from employee tips 19% from internal audit departments (down from 26% in previous surveys) 14% from external tips Remainder of discoveries come through enforcement activities from state and federal … Continue reading →

The AMSA has been concerned for a number of years about the money, gifts, and free samples that medical schools receive from drug companies.  Their concerns have been about the conflicts, the disclosure, and the levels of support from drug … Continue reading →

Jack Welch has been asking audiences around the world the following question, “Over the past year, how many of you have received an honest performance appraisal that really tells you where you stand?” Welch says the data conclude that 10% … Continue reading →

A series of studies by Harvard professor, Michael I. Norton, and University of British Columbia professors, Elizabeth Dunn and Lara Aknin, conclude that the amount is not the issue.  We gain a great deal of satisfaction from helping others.  The authors … Continue reading →

A study in the June 2010  issue of Annals of Epidemiology finds that we have two sets of books when it comes to injuries in the workplace.  OSHA reportable figures (as found in the Bureau of Labor Statistics), or those injury … Continue reading →

BusinessWeek reports that 5% of mortgage applicants are still lying about their incomes on their mortgage applications.  Funny, a quick glance at the old 1040 could cut back on this problem. buy cialis online from canada order forms buy viagra

The Aspen Institute found, in a survey of 15 business schools in the United States, Canada, and Great Britain, that 50% of MBA students believe that their integrity makes a difference to corporate recruiters.  And, only 45% of those students … Continue reading →