Publications

Keywords: Ethics; Education; Higher Education; Innovation and Invention

26 Apr 1997
Keynote Speech

Ethics in Organizations: Theory v. Practice." Co-moderator. "The Harvard Program in Ethics and the Profressions, 10th Anniversary Event

Keywords: Ethics; Organizations; Theory; Practice

February 1997
Case

Enron Development Corp.: The Dabhol Power Project in Maharashtra, India (B) (Abridged)

By: Louis T. Wells Jr.

A new administration takes power in a state in India and cancels a power project agreed upon by the previous state government and a U.S.-based energy company. The project cancellation is based on allegations of irregularities, exorbitant costs, and political pressures. View Details

Keywords: Energy Generation; Fairness; Cost; Cross-Cultural and Cross-Border Issues; Policy; Government and Politics; Contracts; Market Entry and Exit; Negotiation Process; Conflict Management; Energy Industry

1997
Book

Environment, Ethics, and Behavior: The Psychology of Environmental Valuation and Degradation

By: M. H. Bazerman, D. M. Messick, A. E. Tenbrunsel and K. A. Wade-Benzoni

Keywords: Ethics; Environmental Sustainability; Valuation

December 1996
Article

The Old Lady Visits Your Backyard: A Tale of Morals and Markets

By: Bruno S. Frey, Felix Oberholzer-Gee and Reiner Eichenberger

Keywords: Moral Sensibility; Markets

October 1996 (Revised December 2022)
Case

Chiquita Brands International (A)

By: Debora L. Spar and Terence Mulligan

When a new banana import policy is implemented in 1993 by the European Union, Chiquita Brands International, the world's largest banana distributor, watches its sales and net income plummet. The policy, Council Regulation (EEC 404/93), uses a new tariff and quota... View Details

Keywords: Plant-Based Agribusiness; Trade; Government and Politics; Policy; Market Design; Fairness; Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry; Latin America; European Union

1996
Chapter

Managing the Hidden Cost of Distrust in Downsizing

By: D. Sull and N. Nohria

Keywords: Trust; Ethics; Restructuring; Cost Management

01 Oct 1996
Lecture

Ethics, Economics, and Organizations." Presentation. "Breaking New Ground: Initiatives in Management Education, 1980-1995

By: Lynn S. Paine and Thomas R. Piper

Keywords: Ethics; Economics; Organizations

October 1996
Article

Moral Thinking in Management: An Essential Capability

By: L. S. Paine

Keywords: Moral Sensibility; Cognition and Thinking; Management

September 1996
Case

Craig Parks (B)

By: David A. Thomas and Lisa J. Chadderdon

Supplements the (A) case. View Details

Keywords: Personal Development and Career; Decision Making; Decision Choices and Conditions; Moral Sensibility

14 Aug 1996
Keynote Speech

Business Ethics: From Principles to Practice - Closing the Ethics Gap." Seminar leader. "Executive Seminar sponsored by Universidad de San Andres, Department of Management

Keywords: Theory; Practice; Ethics

12 Aug 1996
Lecture

Ethics Education in Business Schools." Speaker. "Management Faculty Seminar sponsored by Universidad de San Andres

Keywords: Ethics; Higher Education

13 Jun 1996
Lecture

Leadership, Ethics, and Organizational Integrity." Speaker. "Russell Reynolds Associates, Inc., 1996 Conference

Keywords: Leadership; Ethics; Organizations

1996
Chapter

The Determinants of Research Productivity in Ethical Drug Discovery

By: Rebecca M. Henderson and Ian Cockburn

Keywords: Ethics; Health Testing and Trials; Research and Development; Performance Productivity; Pharmaceutical Industry

31 May 1996 - 04 Oct 1996
Conference Presentation

Leadership, Ethics, and Organizational Integrity

Keywords: Leadership; Ethics; Organizations; Trust

May 1996 (Revised August 2001)
Case

Timberland and Community Involvement

By: James E. Austin and Jaan Elias

The Timberland Co., a manufacturer and retailer of footwear, outdoor apparel, and accessories, committed itself to instituting and communicating a core set of values to its employees, stockholders, and consumers. The system of beliefs emphasized community service.... View Details

Keywords: Ethics; Values and Beliefs; Business and Community Relations; Social Enterprise; Corporate Strategy; Apparel and Accessories Industry

February 1996 (Revised November 1996)
Case

Wainwright Industries (A): Beyond the Baldrige

By: Rosabeth M. Kanter and Norman Klein

Traces the growth of Wainwright, a small automotive supply company, focusing on its commitment to quality in 1981 and the evolution of its quality culture. Breakthrough programs that stress "trust and belief" in the workforce and commitment to customers result in... View Details

Keywords: Quality; Customer Satisfaction; Customer Relationship Management; Ethics; Business or Company Management; Standards; Machinery and Machining; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Organizational Culture; Auto Industry; Missouri

winter 1996
Article

Ethics for the 21st Century: A Decision Making Approach

By: D. M. Messick and M. H. Bazerman

Keywords: Ethics; Decision Making

December 1995
Article

States of Affairs and States of Mind: The Curse of Knowledge of Beliefs

By: B. Keysar, L. Ginzel and M. H. Bazerman

Keywords: Knowledge; Values and Beliefs

November 1995 (Revised March 2004)
Case

Massachusetts General Hospital: CABG Surgery (A)

By: Steven C. Wheelwright and James Weber

A cross-functional team at Massachusetts General Hospital tries to reengineer the service delivery process (the "care path") for heart bypass surgery (CABG) in order to shorten hospital stays (and lower costs) while maintaining/enhancing the quality of care provided. View Details

Keywords: Health Care and Treatment; Medical Specialties; Business Processes; Mission and Purpose; Product Positioning; Product Marketing; Management Practices and Processes; Customer Satisfaction; Service Delivery; Service Operations; Fair Value Accounting; Ethics; Pharmaceutical Industry; Health Industry; Massachusetts