ethics
Don’t take Aristotle seriouslyEthics is often included in university courses from a theoretical and philosophical perspective. Michael White asks whether Aristotle is relevant to contemporary business and politics. Does your mother know you work for the devil?
With so many so quick to condemn public relations, why would an intelligent person choose to study this subject? Tove Nordstrom mounts a defence of PR as a force for good. Ethical global PR: a case study
This year’s Claire Mascall award was won by Christine Quigley. Here’s an edited version of her essay on ethical global public relations, winner of the £1000 top prize. Astroturfing: the unacceptable face of public relations
Having studied the practice of astroturfing for her Master’s dissertation, Priyanka Palit reveals the shocking truth in this summary of her reading.
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