ETHICAL LEADERSHIP

Park Your Ethicar in the Harvard Yard

Approximately 45 minutes

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Overview

A quarter of a century ago, Harvard undertook a study of why businesspeople behave unethically. In this exercise, participants list reasons for unethical behavior. They are then asked to prioritize their reasons as a small group and to compare their answers to those provided decades ago.

Purpose

To provoke thought and discussion regarding root causes of unethical behavior.

Group Size

Any number of individuals can participate. Participants will first work alone and then in small groups.

Room Arrangement

If possible, table groups for four or five participants.

Materials

Projector for transparencies or PowerPoint slides

Transparency 6.1, “Six Reasons ...

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