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Responsible Leadership - The Ethic Of Right Behavior (Wausau, Wi), C. William Pollard Oct 2003

Responsible Leadership - The Ethic Of Right Behavior (Wausau, Wi), C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

Speaking at the 2003 Wausau Luncheon and Excellence in Leadership Forum (Wausau, WI), Pollard calls on business leaders to run their organizations as moral communities oriented to the "development of human character."


Speech At National Association Of Convenience Stores Prayer Breakfast, C. William Pollard Oct 2003

Speech At National Association Of Convenience Stores Prayer Breakfast, C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

In this speech at the 2003 National Association of Convenience Stores Prayer Breakfast (Chicago, IL), Pollard draws from his experience at the helm of ServiceMaster in order to reflect on the integration of work and faith.


Responsible Leadership - The Ethic Of Right Behavior (River Forest, Il), C. William Pollard Oct 2003

Responsible Leadership - The Ethic Of Right Behavior (River Forest, Il), C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

Speaking at the Concordia Business Friends Breakfast, Pollard calls on business leaders to run their organizations as moral communities oriented to the "development of human character."


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

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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., …


Responsible Leadership - The Ethic Of Right Behavior (London), C. William Pollard May 2003

Responsible Leadership - The Ethic Of Right Behavior (London), C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

Speaking at the CRPA Dinner in London, Pollard calls on business leaders to run their organizations as moral communities oriented to the "development of human character."