Centers and Institutes

William B. and Evelyn Burkenroad Institute for the Study of Ethics and Leadership in Management

Mission Statement

The Institute is dedicated to aiding current and future managers to better understand the ethical dilemmas they confront in business. Its activities, therefore, focus on contributing to and disseminating a body of knowledge that addresses such value-laden choices. The Institute encourages fundamental research into the effects of personal values on economic judgments and decisions. The focus of the Institute is resolving the ethical dilemmas confronting managers and helping them recognize and respond to their moral obligations.

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The Burkenroad Institute's 19th Annual Symposium on Business and Society.

Taming the Dragon:  The Ethics of Doing Business in the World of Social Media

February 10, 2012 10AM
Tulane University Uptown Campus

Social networking and social media have changed the way we do business. In a media world, where content is king and brands compete for heightened levels of user engagement, businesses are challenged to increase consumer interaction. Technology has evolved ahead of our understanding of the new ethical issues brought about by such an increase in networking and information sharing capabilities. Privacy, improper anonymity, unreported endorsements, lapses in confidentiality, and violations of trust are just a few of the emerging issues. The 2012 Burkenroad symposium brings together experts from a diverse set of backgrounds to tackle the issue of ethics and social media.