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Can GM Make it Safe for Employees to Speak Up?

Harvard Business Review

In early April, following the news of faulty ignition switches and recall of more than 6 million cars, GM CEO Mary Barra announced a “Speak Up for Safety” program. “GM GM employees should raise safety concerns quickly and forcefully, and be recognized for doing so.” Navy’s nuclear submarines.

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Is It Ever OK to Break Into Your Colleague’s Computer?

Harvard Business Review

Eric was a great trader, but this posed a real difficulty for Steve — what should he do with the information he possessed? We need to learn how to harness the power of digital surveillance as a benign force. Not only the accused but everyone else who hears about it will wonder, “What kind of company do I work for?”.

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