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Surprise! The Internet and IT Will Actually Increase Leader Misconduct

Surprise! The Internet and IT Will Actually Increase Leader Misconduct

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In my last post I argued that the Internet would not curb leader misbehavior. In today’s post I suggest that the Internet and, in general, the use of information technology (IT) may actually increase leader misconduct. The Internet and IT make misconduct easier and more tempting for organizational leaders. Harvard University administrators ordered a search of email accounts of resident… Read more →

Will public shaming on the Internet make leaders behave better?

Will public shaming on the Internet make leaders behave better?

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We had gathered with some friends recently and our discussion veered towards the Donald Sterling case. Someone wondered if the strong backlash on the Internet would serve as a lesson for leaders and inhibit them from misbehaving in the future. During the age when a person’s every move is a click away from being posted on the Internet, are leaders… Read more →