Questions from Business Ethics

Q: Critics argue that Woodford could have been more effective if he had

Critics argue that Woodford could have been more effective if he had taken a longer-term approach to addressing the accounting scandal, rather than the “showdown” approach he took with Kikukawa. Is th...

Q: Was Olivieri’s decision to publish her findings about the trial an example

Was Olivieri’s decision to publish her findings about the trial an example of universalism or utilitarianism? Explain your answer.

Q: If we identify the key players in this case as Dr.

If we identify the key players in this case as Dr. Olivieri, Apotex, the Hospital for Sick Children, and the University of Toronto, what are the conflicts of interest between them all?

Q: Given that there was an immunity agreement in place, what did

Given that there was an immunity agreement in place, what did the Department of Justice gain from prosecuting Birkenfeld?

Q: Critics are concerned that even with the large qui tam award,

Critics are concerned that even with the large qui tam award, Birkenfeld’s prison sentence will discourage other tax whistle-blowers from coming forward. Is that a valid concern? Why or why not?

Q: Your friend has been unemployed for two years. She decides to

Your friend has been unemployed for two years. She decides to boost her résumé by claiming to have been a consultant for those two years in order to compete in a very tough job market. She explains th...

Q: How did the executive leadership respond to Woodford’s revelations?

How did the executive leadership respond to Woodford’s revelations?

Q: After the 2012 accounting scandal, Olympus Corp. committed to a

After the 2012 accounting scandal, Olympus Corp. committed to a major overhaul of its accounting practices. What do the 2016 settlements convey about that overhaul??

Q: Was it ethical for Apotex to include a three-year gag

Was it ethical for Apotex to include a three-year gag clause in the agreement with Dr. Olivieri?

Q: Even though Dr. Olivieri later admitted that she should never have

Even though Dr. Olivieri later admitted that she should never have signed the agreement with Apotex that included a confidentiality clause, does the fact that she did sign it have any bearing on her a...