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Ethics and lobbying: a government perspective

Article Abstract:

There are two types of lobbyists: those who are paid intermediaries who arrange meetings for clients with politicians, and those who are paid employees whose jobs involve supplying politicians with information. The principles of ethical lobbying include transparency, or keeping dealings open to the public; equity of access, or ensuring that the public can get its views across; and due process, or ensuring that interested parties are made aware of what is transpiring so that they can make their views known. In addition, conflicts of interest must be avoided, and campaign financing must be insulated from government operations.

Political aspects, Political ethics

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Whistleblowing in business: the challenge and the response

Article Abstract:

There is a perception that business and ethics are incompatible. One of the major ethical issues confronting business is how to deal with corporate whistle blowers. While many firms theoretically support the implementation of whistle-blowing support mechanisms, particularly in the public sector, they are reluctant to implement such mechanisms in their own organizations. Four techniques for deterring corporate whistle blowing are modifying exit interviews, creating an ombudsman position, designating a person or people to whom people can go to with moral issues, and establishing a confidential hotline.

Prevention, Whistle blowing, Whistleblowing

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Ethics and lobbying: a business perspective

Article Abstract:

The example of the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Assn of Canada (PMAC) illustrates ethical lobbying. While the pharmaceutical industry in Canada is highly regulated, the industry itself has implemented standards of self-regulation, including the Code of Marketing Practices and the Code of Advertising Acceptance of the Pharmaceutical Advertising Advisory Board. The PMAC lobbies all levels of government in Canada to ensure that the pharmaceutical industry is understood. The PMAC targets elected officials, bureaucrats, consumers, and special interest groups in its lobbying activities.

Pharmaceutical preparations, Canada, Pharmaceutical industry, Political activity, Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association of Canada

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