The epistemic vices of corporations

Meyer, Marco

doi:10.1007/s11229-023-04133-2

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“…Organizations can also exhibit a deficiency in epistemic virtues and suffer from epistemic vices (Baird and Calvard, 2019; de Bruin, 2013; Meyer, 2023; Meyer and Choo, 2023). Baird and Calvard, for example, outlined four types of epistemic vices in organizations, namely malevolence, insouciance, hubris, and injustice, all of which could lead to unethical conduct (Baird and Calvard, 2019).…”

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Deficient epistemic virtues and prevalence of epistemic vices as precursors to transgressions in research misconduct

Tang

2024

Research Ethics

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Scientific research is supposed to acquire or generate knowledge, but such a purpose would be severely undermined by instances of research misconduct (RM) and questionable research practices (QRP). RM and QRP are often framed in terms of moral transgressions by individuals (bad apples) whose aberrant acts could be made conducive by shortcomings in regulatory measures of organizations or institutions (bad barrels). This notion presupposes, to an extent, that the erring parties know exactly what they are doing is wrong and morally culpable, but had nonetheless proceeded to commit wrongful acts. However, a confession of intent to deceived is often not readily admitted by perpetrators of RM. I posit that beyond the simplistic notion of conscious moral transgression, deficits in epistemic virtues and/or the prevalence of epistemic vices have important roles to play in initiating and driving RM/QRP. For the individual perpetrator, deficits in epistemic virtues could lead to or amplify errors in one’s desperate attempt to be accomplished or to excel, and pushes one across the ethical line or down the slippery slope of misconduct. Likewise, a lack of epistemic virtue within perpetrators’ institution or organization could make it conducive for deceitful acts and suppress indications and warning signs for the former. Furthermore, epistemic vices exhibited by reviewers, editors and journals could also promote RM/QRP. In this view, epistemic failings, rather than widespread moral deficiencies of individuals within the research ecosystem, may underlie the prevalence of RM/QRP.

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Deficient epistemic virtues and prevalence of epistemic vices as precursors to transgressions in research misconduct

Tang

2024

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“…Social organization refers to the structured arrangement of interactions and relationships among individuals, families, groups, or communities, as well as various social entities [52]. Contemporary instances of such organizations are often seen in the form of government institutions and corporate entities [53,54]. Within the GIAHS, local social organizations often play a vital role.…”

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Cultural Capital of Sea Salt Farming in Ban Laem District of Phetchaburi Province as per the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS)

Plaiphum,

Tansuchat

2023

Sustainability

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This study delved into the cultural capital, value systems, and social organizations in sea salt farming in Ban Laem District of Phetchaburi Province, considered within the framework of GIAHS. The research methodology involved qualitative tools such as in-depth interviews, SWOT analysis, and TOWS matrix, and focus group discussions with key stakeholders such as salt farmers, community leaders, local government officials, and scholars. The study underlines that the sea salt production in Ban Laem District is deeply rooted in both tangible and intangible cultural traits, contributing to the area’s distinct cultural identity. The traditional ceremonies, foods, crafts, and tools associated with salt production form the tangible cultural aspects unique to the area. Sea salt farming’s historical, aesthetic, scientific, economic, and social values accentuate its community-wide importance. However, challenges such as traditional knowledge and practice erosion, skilled labor scarcity, limited comprehension of Good Agricultural Practice (GAP), environmental degradation, and globalization’s impact threaten the cultural authenticity of the salt farming community. To counter these challenges, this study recommends preservation of traditional knowledge, cultural value awareness, reinforced environmental conservation, and fostering collaborations among salt farmers, governmental bodies, and the private sector. Collectively, these efforts will contribute to the sustainability and resilience of Ban Laem’s sea salt cultural heritage.

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Can Good Information Prevent Misconduct? The Role of Organizational Epistemic Virtues for Ethical Behavior

Meyer,

2024

J Bus Ethics

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This study explores epistemic virtue as a new lens to scrutinize organizational behavior. Organizational epistemic virtues are the qualities of organizations that support the creation, sharing, and retaining of knowledge. We study how well organizations handle information and if that can prevent organizational misconduct. We propose a theoretical framework to link epistemic virtue to the prevention of misconduct and test this model using data from 822 U.S. companies. These companies are scored on six epistemic virtues by analyzing over one million online employee reviews using natural language processing. We focus on the epistemic virtues of curiosity, epistemic beneficence, epistemic justice, epistemic integration, humility, and open-mindedness. We find that companies with these virtues engage in less corporate misconduct, measured in terms of the number of penalties imposed by government agencies. We also give practitioners a framework to assess the epistemic virtues of organizations.

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The epistemic vices of corporations

Cited by 4 publications

References 74 publications

Deficient epistemic virtues and prevalence of epistemic vices as precursors to transgressions in research misconduct

Deficient epistemic virtues and prevalence of epistemic vices as precursors to transgressions in research misconduct

Cultural Capital of Sea Salt Farming in Ban Laem District of Phetchaburi Province as per the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS)

Can Good Information Prevent Misconduct? The Role of Organizational Epistemic Virtues for Ethical Behavior

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