November 24, 2016
What are the characteristics that define toxic leadership?
In South Africa, citizens are struggling with general corruption among its ruling elite and everyone it appears are on a veritable witch-hunt for corrupt leaders in the country after the publication of Thuli Madonsela’s “State of Capture”…
November 24, 2016
The prominence of ethics in the fourth King Report on Corporate Governance
By Professor Deon Rossouw CEO: The Ethics Institute Introduction Ethics is even more prominent in the Fourth King Report on Corporate Governance (King IV) than its predecessor report (King III) that was published in 2009. The…
October 24, 2016
Casting new light on basic income grants
Prof Deon Rossouw was invited to participate in the 10th World Forum for a Responsible Economy that was held across five cities in France from 10 to 14 October 2016. He was tasked with moderating a session on Basic Income Grants.…
October 24, 2016
Professionalising the ethics officer occupation:
A recent development in the field of organisational ethics in South Africa is that ethics officers are currently aspiring to obtain professional status. Requirements, rewards and risks Leon van Vuuren The Ethics Institute…
October 23, 2016
What is toxic/destructive leadership?
Recently, Dr Paul Vorster was asked to present his views of leadership identification and assessment on “The Leadership Platform” on CliffCentral hosted by leadership activist Adriaan Groenewald. By Dr. Paul Vorster (The Ethics……
September 23, 2016
The State of Organisational Ethics in South Africa
In a recent survey 242 Chief Audit Executives were polled for their views on various aspects of corporate governance. By Prof Deon Rossouw In a recent survey 242 Chief Audit Executives were polled for their views on various aspects…
September 22, 2016
The Ethical Role of Lawyers
The legal profession is one of the oldest professions, yet lawyers are often parodied as being light on ethics. Considering the impact that the legal profession has on the moral justice in a country, the Pan African Lawyers Union is…
August 22, 2016
Incentives for whistle-blowers: Weigh up the options carefully
Offering rewards for whistleblowing can yield results, but should not replace the creation of an ethical culture. Liezl Groenewald, Manager: Organisational Ethics Development Canada’s Ontario Securities Commission recently announced…