Is Business School the Place to Teach Ethics?

Continuing corporate scandals revolving around the blind pursuit of maximum shareholder value; short-term gains over long-term interest of companies, communities, and nations; and personal enrichment have renewed society's focus on ethical behavior. This attention is particularly prominent in MBA programs populated by students who often have spent over $100,000 for a degree they hope will lead to a lucrative position. The question is: If they didn't have ethical awareness and moral fiber before they got there, will a semester of business ethics have much impact?

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