Scanning the weekend papers further reinforces the notion that unethical acts are simply the result of a few bad apples. If only we could remove these bad apples from the barrel the world would be a safer and more ethical place! Of course, newspapers can only sell if they are filled with the human elements, [...]
There are two aspects to this question that need to be considered. In an age where it often appears that results are more important than how they are achieved, it’s important to understand who you are and how comfortable you are with feeling pressured to achieve at all costs. The second aspect is, of course, [...]
COMPANY SECRETARIES AUSTRALIA GOVERNANCE FORUM MARCH 2012 Attracta Lagan was a member of the COMPANY SECRETARIES AUSTRALIA GOVERNANCE LUNCH in March. Other speakers included Rita Harris, Chris Arnold and David Galbally, QC. Attracta’s focus was on ethics and governance and her key points are summarised below. What represents business ethics? Attracta: There still exists widespread [...]
Is it ever okay to break the law if you believe what you are doing is ethically right? Dr. Attracta Lagan, Principal, Managing Values In training executives in ethical leadership, we distinguish between an ethic of care, an ethic of justice and an ethic of consequence. In the first, people make judgments about [...]
This article featured in the latest edition of Public Administration Today Jan – Mar 12th. IPAA story whistle blowing.PDF
In 2009, the US based Ethics Resource Center (ERC) and Hay Group published a research study that looked at the link between a company’s ethics management system and its impact on employee engagement. Their research found considerable evidence to show that a leadership commitment to managing the ethical dimension of business is good for business. [...]
View their video on YouTube Greece, Goldman, and Financial Transparency? The Greek government is deeply in debt, due to decades of excess public spending. Greek politicians were unwilling to reduce services or raise taxes. Today Greece’s annual budget deficit is about 13 percent, and the national debt is over $400 billion. So, they had to [...]
