summary of unethical business research conduct by Citigroup Inc. and subsequently resulting in trial proceedings for the unethical conduct. The summary will reveal the specific unethical behavior and who were the injured parties in this misconduct. Additionally, insight into how the unethical behavior affected the organization, the individuals, and society. Finally, evidence will be show how this unethical behavior could have been avoided or at a minimum resolved early in the research process.
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Ethical behavior in research is no different from the application of ethics to any other practice or activity. Unethical behavior in research can destroy careers, companies, and even the economy. Consumers and producers alike count on factual research to make their decisions. For this paper I have selected an article that depicts unethical behavior in regards to medical research. I will discuss what unethical research behavior was involved, who the injured parties were, how the unethical behavior affected
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the time of the case, it doesn’t appear that their could be much room for competitors. However, in the scope of American history, GMOs are a fairly new concept. While Monsanto might have been able to develop a strong competitive advantage due to research and early mover’s advantage, it is important to consider how high the threat of new entrants to the genetically modified seed market really is.
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Business Research Ethics University of Phoenix Shayla L. Morales RES/351 September 23, 2014 Ray Rivera Business Research Ethics Business research is a key aspect to the longevity and profitability of any business. Safety and profits are the key ingredients for Pharmaceutical industries. Some companies place their trust on individuals who perform the research and they entrust on the results when their products are incorporated into the market. A pharmaceutical company has surveillance
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Ethical Research Guidelines Dwayne Clemons RES/351 October 12, 2015 Univerisity of Phoenix Ethical Research Guidelines Gillai, Porteous, Rammohan, and Lee (2013) aim to link the relationship between responsible supply chain procedure and performance. Numerous multinational firms face the challenge of poor employment standards, environmental protection, and health and safety standards despite companies’ continued investment
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this world.” - Albert Camus Nobel Peace prizewinner, Albert Camus compared the actions of an unethical man equal to that of a beast. Following Mr. Camus’s assumptions leads one to question, are business leaders who act in an unethical manner considered beastly? How have unethical business leaders changed the way in which companies do business? All businesspersons that act in an unethical manner, regardless on the time era, eventually fail and the ramifications always affect society in
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Business Research Ethics Bryan Sawyer RES/351 April 15 2014 Amarjit Singh Business Research Ethics The largest unethical story in business of my era would have to be the collapse of the energy company Enron. This scandal was based on insider trading, money laundry, and unethical practice of business accounting. Enron not only had unethical business practices going on they were illegal as well. The key people involved in this scandal were Jeff Skilling, Ken Lay, Ben Glisan, and Andrew Fastow
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Business ethics is the principles and standards that determine acceptable conduct in business organizations. If there was any doubt that ethical standards can have a significant impact on work life, research has confirmed that such doubt is unwarranted. A multitude of research has demonstrated that ethics is related to a variety of important job related outcomes. For example, studies have shown that a higher ethical work climate (Mulki, Jaramillo, and Locander, 2008) and top leadership support for
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Business Research Ethics Business Research Ethics Ethical decision making is important for researchers. Codes, policies, and principals are very important and useful, like any set of rules; however, they do not cover every situation. They often conflict, and they require considerable interpretation. It is therefore important for researchers to learn how to interpret, assess, and apply various research rules and how to make decisions and to act in various situations. There are many situations
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Ethics in Marketing Research Introduction: Today, it is far too easy to begin practicing marketing research. But unethical research practice relying on poor information to make major decision has resulted in loss of market share, reduction in profits, and, in some cases, bankruptcy. Ethics are moral principles or values generally governing the conduct of an individual or group. Ethics behavior is not, however, a one-way relationship clients, suppliers, as well as field services, must also
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