Word: mcarthur
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...somewhat taken aback that [McArthur] would say so bluntly that they had already made a decision not to require a course in business ethics. That seems a bit premature to say such a thing right on the heels of getting $30 million," says Hoffman. "It did not show a great deal of sensitivity and commitment to the responsibility...
...While McArthur has repeatedly declined to be interviewed directly by The Crimson, Assistant Dean Joseph L. Bower recently echoed McArthur's earlier statements, saying that "fundamental" curriculum changes with an aim of focusing on ethics would be implemented at the B-School during the next 10 years. Bower would not elaborate, saying major reforms are still under consideration by the faculty...
...Shad and I both feel that this faculty can only make a real impact in this domain if the subject is tackled on an unprecendented scale," McArthur said to reporters at the time of the announcement. "It is clear to us that ethical issues have to be considered as they arise in the profession of business--constantly, and unexpectedly," he said, adding "They have to be imbedded in the very fabric of what we teach and research at Harvard Business School...
...School MBA program's lone course devoted to business ethics. An optional course for second year students, "Ethical Aspects of Corporate Policy" is taught by Kenneth E. Goodpaster, an associate professor who will be leaving the B-School after the fall. Goodpaster's colleagues said he was advised by McArthur that his chances of tenure would be slim if he made a bid for a lifetime post...
While acknowledging that instituting a comprehensive ethics program will be a gradual process, the B-School Dean said at the New York gala that important initiatives are already underway. McArthur points to Bok's University-wide ethics program, which is aimed at versing teachers in ethical issues in the various professions, and a B-School research project focused on competitiveness, ethics and leadership as examples of this effort...