Harvard Business Review

MAY 18, 2015

Despite some early warnings, both the regulators and the company did not really follow up the case until it was too late. Research in the area of behavioral business ethics has demonstrated that most of the initial ethical transgressions in business go unnoticed, even for those committing the transgression.

Compliance 8

Compliance Company Self-aware Ethics 8

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

The study assembles considerable evidence about the hidden business model of major pharmaceutical companies: to devote most of their research budget to developing hundreds of drugs that provide few if any advantages over existing drugs and then market them heavily to doctors and patients. At Harvard's Edmond J. But why not?

Business Model 15

Business Model Company Pharmaceuticals Price 15

Harvard Business Review

MAY 2, 2013

These researchers opined that high prices are preventing patients from being treated, and they questioned the ethics of pharmaceutical companies. This is why Las Vegas hotels, for instance, have premium prices on weekends and rock bottom discounts during the middle of the week. This cost structure enables pricing flexibility.

Discount 8

Discount Price Fixed Costs Pharmaceuticals 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 14, 2017

Pharmaceutical company Lilly has said , “Many tragic world events have shaken our employees, making it difficult for them to bring their full selves to work. ” Managers should set the tone by encouraging people to speak up, teaching people how to have difficult conversations , and managing any disagreements on their teams.

Diversity 8

Diversity Politics Survey Incubator 8