Author Archives: mcrawford

lit·er·a·cy “The ability to read and write”


I believe if there were more focus on literacy in our world, our world would improve tremendously. In America alone 40 million adults are illiterate. Literacy is essential to living in any society. In order to fully develop a sense … Continue reading

Posted in Business, Government, Society | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

E-mails E-mails E-mails


This week I want to talk about the many opportunities available to Bucknell students that are ignored. Many leaders that come from Bucknell University are eager and willing to be involved with current alums as well as students.

Posted in Business | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

Rawlsequality


John Rawls published the book, A Theory of Justice, in 1971, his philosophy throughout the book was structured around justice and a theoretical program to institute political structures designed to preserve social justice and individual liberty.[1] Rawls’ writings are predominantly … Continue reading

Posted in Business, Equality, Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

Questions


1. What are the 5 Kiva product philosophies? After reading many ethical articles on business, do you think these philosophies enable Jessica and Matt to run an ethical business? Why or Why not. Explain the most important philosophy.  2. How … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Human Trafficking


I’ve decided to write my final paper on human trafficking; after looking at the long list of topic suggestions, I felt that the current issue of human trafficking should have more attention brought to it. I am also interested in … Continue reading

Posted in Ethics, Government | Tagged , , , , | 9 Comments

Best of Blog, Week 7, Protests and Films


Your friendly, neighborhood blog council (Carl, Meghan C, Nate, and Slade) present the following (drum roll!) Best Occupy Wall Street post: Alyssa “Coming to a small town near you!” Rotten Tomatoes Award Rick “Hitchcock Stands With the Best of Them” … Continue reading

Posted in Blogging | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Campus Theater Since 1941


The Lewisburg Campus Theater is located on Market Street in the heart of Lewisburg, across from the newly added Barnes and Noble Bucknell bookstore. The theater has resided there since 1941 celebrating its 70th anniversary film festival this week. Throughout … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

How big’s your network?


Looking through an older BU blog I came across an interesting post Revisiting Informal Group Power.  This post describes the connection between power and informal groups. Power in a formal group is structured; it is authority in a corporation, authority … Continue reading

Posted in Society, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Til Debt do us Part


The Bucknell Institute for Public policy held a panel discussion yesterday on the debt ceiling crisis. It was made up of six professors. The discussion started with Greg Meinke, discussing the topic of the summer, the debt ceiling, as well … Continue reading

Posted in Government, Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

Fail to develop Nigeria


The Nigerian government is so consumed with the exploration and production of oil it is forcing its country to fail in other developmental aspects. In order for an economy to grow it cannot only be reliant on one source of … Continue reading

Posted in Cases (Real World), Ethics, Uncategorized | Tagged , | 2 Comments

Where did Phil Knight go Wrong?


Phil Knight, the CEO of Nike created an incredible business plan for his company. He outsourced all his manufacturing, which intern lowered cost giving him more money and time to put into marketing, allowing him to find the best candidate … Continue reading

Posted in Business, Cases (Real World), Ethics, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Utilitarianism + 8- steps


I found many parallels between the Managing Business Ethics article by Trevino and Nelson and the Utilitarianism and Business Ethics article by Snoeyenbos and Humber.  The utilitarianism theory is that we should act to bring about the best consequences; it … Continue reading

Posted in Class, Ethics, Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment