Accepted papers are published in a proceedings book and presented (in summary form) by the authors in plenary
sessions. A diversity of views and countries of origin is sought in the selection process.
Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
- international codes of business conduct
- respecting cultural assumptions and practices
- defining and coping with corruption
- reconciling relationship-based practices with Western-style transparency
- marketing of harmful products
- substandard labor practices
- arms manufacture
- intellectual property
- gene prospecting
- environmental issues
- gender issues
- human rights issues
- the meaning and consequences of economic development
- the global AIDS epidemic and other health issues
- the role of the World Trade Organization and similar bodies
- impact of international business on local cultures
- instability of the global financial system
- Western domination of media and popular culture
Colleagues who do not wish to give a talk are also invited to attend. A registration fee will be assessed to cover
conference expenses. Details may be found at the web site below.
Co-Organizers:
John Hooker, Jerome T. Holleran Professor of Business Ethics
and Social Responsibility, Carnegie Mellon University
Peter Madsen, Director, Center for the Advancement of
Applied Ethics, Carnegie Mellon University
Mohamed Dobashi, Associate Dean and Chief Operating Officer,
Carnegie Mellon University, Qatar
Contact:
Bianca van Zundert
Program Coordinator EECP
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
c/o Qatar Foundation
P.O. Box 24866
Doha
Qatar