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Business & Professional Ethics
 Websites presented in alphabetical order 2007 World's Most Ethical Companies 
 This ranking arose from an evaluation of "more than 5,000 companies across 30 separate industries looking for true ethical leadership" in areas such as litigation and conflict resolution, corporate citizenship, pan-industry participation, and governance. Includes a description of methodology, a list of winning companies, and brief additional material about selected winners. From Ethisphere Magazine. http://ethisphere.com/2007-worlds-most-ethical-companies/ Topics: Ethics Last updated Jun 25, 2007 Business Ethics
This browsable, well-maintained directory of resources related to business ethics includes articles, publications, case studies, corporate codes of ethics, professional organizations and associations, and more. From librarian Sharon Stoerger of the University of Illinois. http://www.web-miner.com/busethics.htm Topics: Corruption & Fraud, Ethics Last updated Oct 15, 2002 Co-op America
The Green Pages Online lists thousands of socially and environmentally responsible products and services. Also has an extensive personal finance section for tips, suggested readings, and links on topics from mutual funds to bartering. Find information on the anti-sweatshop movement, a list of ongoing boycotts of companies and products, and tips for forest-friendly living. Companies, too, can find "advice, resources and contacts to help turn social responsibility into business success." http://www.coopamerica.org/ Topics: Activism, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Environment, Ethics, Labor Last updated Jun 3, 2006 Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility (CPSR)
"CPSR is a public-interest alliance of people concerned about the impact of information and communications technology on society." The site covers areas such as civil society and the Internet, the computer profession, freedom of speech, Internet governance, access to the Internet, privacy and civil liberties, and intellectual property. Also features related news, events information, a directory of local CPSR chapters, and more. http://cpsr.org/ Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Ethics, Science, Technology Last updated Jul 30, 2008 CorpWatch: Holding Corporations Accountable
"Provides news, analysis, research tools and action alerts to respond to corporate activity around the globe," as well as information on various CorpWatch campaigns, including the Alliance for a Corporate Free UN, the Climate Justice Initiative, and the Greenwash Awards. Includes a guide to researching companies, a library covering a wide range of issues, and information on how to get involved in grassroots organizations. http://www.corpwatch.org/ Topics: Activism, Business, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Corruption & Fraud, Ethics Last updated Mar 7, 2006 The Ethical Researcher: Goals of an Ethics Policy
This site presents academic integrity and plagiarism policies for educational institutions, and a collection of links to material about honor codes. Topics include the principles underlying the policy, what responsibilities are required, and the relationship of various policies. Provides links to policies and related material at U.S. high schools and colleges. From librarian Debbie Abilock. http://www.noodletools.com/debbie/ethical/policytemplate.html Topics: Corruption & Fraud, Education, Ethics Last updated Mar 1, 2006 GoodWork Project
This project "researches how leading professionals carry out work that is of high quality and socially responsible." The site features articles and research papers on themes such as "good work" in business, education, journalism, law, medicine, theater, and sports. Also includes comparisons across professions. Most papers are available for free download. The project is supervised by psychologists Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, William Damon, and Howard Gardner. http://www.goodworkproject.org Topics: Corruption & Fraud, Ethics Last updated Jan 24, 2006 The Madoff Affair
Companion to a 2009 PBS Frontline documentary about Bernard Madoff that "unearths the details of the world's first global Ponzi scheme -- a deception that lasted longer, reached wider and cut deeper than any other business scandal in history." Features interviews, a timeline, statements of Madoff clients, and investors' stories. Also includes readings and links, classroom guide, and show transcript. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/madoff/ Topics: Corruption & Fraud Last updated Jun 1, 2009 Multinational Monitor
"A monthly magazine devoted primarily to examining the activities of multinational companies. The magazine also covers issues involving labor, the environment, corporate crime, multilateral banks and development. ... The Monitor runs news analysis pieces; it does not run opinion pieces or essays." Issues back to 1984 available. If you're looking for information on a particular country, see "Country and Regional Links" on the links page. http://multinationalmonitor.org/ Topics: Business, Business, Corruption & Fraud, Ethics, Magazines Last updated Aug 4, 2009 State of Green Business
"How are U.S. businesses doing in their quest to be more environmentally responsible? [The report] introduces the GreenBiz Index, 20 indicators of progress, tracking the resource use, emissions, and business practices of U.S. companies: carbon, materials, energy, and toxics intensity, clean-tech investments, e-waste recovery, paper use, employee commuting, and more." Free, but requires users to complete a survey for access. From GreenBiz, a media company focused on sustainability and competitive business practices. http://www.stateofgreenbusiness.com/ Topics: Business, Environment Last updated Jan 26, 2009 |
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