Ethics in business – A call for systems change and frameworks for wicked problems

As Semester 1 of her Masters of Commerce draws to a close, GAP research assistant Sophie Mayo reflects on findings from her studies of Ethics in International Business, highlighting some of the moral challenges facing business and the role ethical frameworks can play in sparking systemic change.

The truth behind planned obsolescence in product design

It’s not just your imagination, products used to have a longer lifespan, says a UNSW industrial designer.

Australia’s unfair tax system needs an overhaul

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s tax time presents Australian businesses, particularly smaller ones, with an even greater challenge and the compliance costs could be significant. 

The death of the open-plan office?

Even the social distancing introduced to combat COVID-19 will not spell the end of the centralised office predicted by futurists since at least the 1970s.

The science behind successful business teams

Business leaders looking to improve their decision-making might learn from a new four-step, evidence-based framework developed by the University of New South Wales.

How can business leaders accelerate digital transformation?

A UNSW organisational change expert says there are several vital considerations business leaders must be clear on before they embark on a journey of digital transformation.

Why business leaders must invest in people

Reskilling the workforce for the future labour market could be one solution to the current job crisis. Indeed, investing in your employees post-coronavirus could be the smartest business decision you can make.

Is renting the future of fashion?

The growing trend for renting high fashion has disrupted the traditional retail industry.

Deregulation lights the road to recovery

Pamela Hanrahan of the UNSW Business School argues that If deregulation is to aid Australia’s economic recovery then businesses must work with the government to effect real change in society.

Making working from home work for you

With more businesses offering employees the opportunity to work from home, what’s the best way to set up your home office to ensure a productive experience?

Business must look beyond the bottom line

The reaction of some in the business community to China’s threats of an economic boycott reflect an acute over-reliance on China. This in itself is symptomatic of the Australian business community’s lack of imagination.

Holding corporations to account

The slippery concept of corporate guilt too often allows companies off the hook and Australian law needs reforming to ensure corporations are held responsible for their actions.