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The Moral Poker Face: Games, Deception, And The Morality Of Bluffing, James Mcbain Sep 2003

The Moral Poker Face: Games, Deception, And The Morality Of Bluffing, James Mcbain

Faculty Submissions

Bluffing is essentially nothing more than a type of deception. But, despite its morally questionable foundation, it is not only permissible in certain contexts, but sometimes encouraged and/or required (e.g., playing poker). Yet, the question remains as to whether it is permissible to bluff in other contexts – particularly everyday situations. In this paper, I will look at László Mérő’s argument – one based in game theory and Kantian ethics – to the end that bluffing is morally permissible in everyday contexts. I will argue that Mérő’s argument is mistaken on two grounds. First, it includes an epistemic feature (i.e., …


Invisible Hands, Andrew Sikula Sr. Apr 2003

Invisible Hands, Andrew Sikula Sr.

Management Faculty Research

Why are economists often wrong in their predictions? Because they believe that individual behavior is motivated by money and that corporate activity is motivated by profits. In reality, desires and sense, not dollars and cents, determine performance.


Ready To Change? Social Networks And Sustainable Organizations, Scott C. Hammond, Susan R. Madsen Jan 2003

Ready To Change? Social Networks And Sustainable Organizations, Scott C. Hammond, Susan R. Madsen

Susan R. Madsen

Sustained work life is a property of an organization and not a single individual or profession. Traditional organizational theory has focused change models for individuals or organizations, not on the organizational continuum. Change is a property of the organizational continuum. Our project is to redefining change theory for the organizational continuum and direct theory towards a more sustainable view of change.