Hana Callaghan is the director of the Government Ethics program at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics and the author of Campaign Ethics, A Field Guide. The opinions expressed herein are her own.

Conceptual frameworks drawn from theories that have shaped the study of ethics over centuries can help us recognize and describe ethical issues when we encounter them. In this way, a basic grasp of ...

Real-World Examples for Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in the Workplace Ethical dilemmas at work rarely arrive with clear ...

*Note: This document is intended to serve as a tool for understanding the USATF Code of Ethics. It is only a summary of the full Code of Ethics as approved by the Board of Directors. In any case where ...

The 2014 General Motors recall is a tragic example of ethical misconduct. GM allegedly knew about faulty ignition switches linked to at least 124 deaths and 274 injuries for more than a decade. Yet it ...

When health insurer Cigna Corp. appeared in front of a judge for allegedly misleading shareholders on Medicare regulations this spring, plaintiffs thought they had a strong case. After all, Cigna had ...

In an article titled 4 consumer trends every fintech should be watching closely, Sifted lists “let’s get ethical” as its number two trend and states that “today’s consumer is all about ethics, social ...

In the 21st century, one of the primary challenges that affects each U.S. social and governmental institution is that of ethics. According to Matin Katirai, who is the author of “Sprawl and Fire ...

Most professions have a code of ethics which provides guidance regarding the scope of practice and the boundaries for practicing within a profession. The code is enforceable as well as aspirational.

“We’re running for the Niles Board of Ethics, not the Niles Board of Saints.” Niles Ethics Board candidate Paul Kotowski felt the need to clarify that point in response to a question about his ...

Do internal or external factors explain unethical behavior? In an iniquitous environment, are U.S. military personnel doomed by or able to transcend external circumstance? Questions such as these are ...