Articles and Press Coverage of The Center for Ethics and Corporate Responsibility A compilation of selected published articles about The Center for Ethics and Corporate Responsibility, as well as news items quoting the Center's resources and experts. 2008 "SOX Ineffective, Chiefs Say," SmartPros, June 23, 2008 Read More >> "Why bank bomb squads miss the big ones," Tara Perkins, ReportonBusiness.com, January 25, 2008. 2007 "Employees' responsibilities in business ethics," Jean M. McLean, The Birmingham News, December 30, 2007. "Ethics: How local companies keep their act clean," Jean M. McLean, The Birmingham News, December 22, 2007. "Make workers feel vital to foster ethics. Enron whistleblower says focus on needs," Roy L. Williams, The Birmingham News, November 15, 2007. "True to your word. Professionals losing sight of importance of keeping promises," Tom Barry, Atlanta Business Chronicle, October 26, 2007. "Duke Works to Stem Fuqua Fallout. In the wake of a cheating scandal, e-mails and phone calls to worried alums and concerned applicants," Alison Damast, May 3, 2007. "Churches' forums address ethical issues in workplace: Poll shows many workers don't ask pastors for advice," Anita Wadhwani, The (Nashville) Tennessean, March 23, 2007. "Executives in education," Maria Saporta, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 1, 2007. "Group touts value of ethics in wake of recent scandals," Roy L. Williams, The Birmingham News, February 9, 2007. "Here's a chance to add your weight to a youthful ethical debate," Asheville (NC) Citizen-Times, January 28, 2007. "Embezzlement is Found in Many Catholic Diocses, "Laurie Goodstein and Stephanie Strom, The New York Times, January 5, 2007. 2006 "Ethics institute joins university: The Southern Institute hopes to become a worldwide leader as part of GSU," Joe Rauch, The Atlanta Business Chronicle, December 11, 2006. "Ethics Institute joins university: The Southern Institute hopes to become a worldwide leader as part of GSU," Joe Rauch, Atlanta Business Chronicle, December 11, 2006. "House finance leader-to-be is tough on executive pay, perks," Phillipa Maister, Fulton County Daily Report, November 13, 2006. "Rotten at The Top: Boards Often Create their Own Monsters," John C. Knapp, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 1, 2006. "Building an ethical foundation: An honest start can make a difference in the long run," Janet Jones Kendall, Atlanta Business Chronicle, September 29, 2006. "Future work force wary of business ethics," Janet Jones Kendall, Atlanta Business Chronicle, September 29, 2006. "Experts at ASU lecture series to put Focus on Ethics," Damon Cline , Augusta Chronicle, September 21, 2006. "Need a break? Look who's on your side," Virginia Anderson, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, August 22, 2006. "A drain on time: When employees fritter away hours -- each day -- on personal tasks," Melanie Lasoff Levs, Atlanta Business Chronicle, July 21, 2006 "Experts: Good People Still Open to Temptations," Walter C. Jones, Athens (GA) Benner-Herald, May 14, 2006. "Decatur Residents Selected to Serve on Georgia Humanities Council," Decatur Focus, May 2006. "Business ethics should be priority for business leaders," Sheila Watson, Charleston Business Journal, April 17, 2006. "For UT investment arm, a posh home," Ralph K.M. Haurwitz and Robert Elder, Austin (TX) American-Statesman, March 19, 2006. "Teaching Tougher Ethics Standards," Ben Young, Georgia Trend Magazine, February 2006. "Boomers tap the well of idealism ... at last," Tom Barry, Atlanta Business Chronicle, January 13, 2006. 2005 "Ethics, Leadership & The CEO," Alabama@Work, two-part broadcast on Alabama Public Television, December 2005: "Church donations going plastic: But some decry credit card use, fear it will increase consumer debt problems," Raquel Rutledge, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 28, 2005. "Creating an ethical Environment in a Leadership Role," Shane Youngblood, The Human Resource, pages 5 -6, September 2005. "Higher education addresses global ethical challenges" Kennesaw State University news release, September 23, 2005. "Suspension confusion stirs debate on bar," Vanessa Everett, The Beaumont (TX) Enterprise, July 10, 2005 "Some employers putting religious morals to work," Adrian Burns, Augusta Chronicle, July 3, 2005 "Trust a Timely Topic in Today's Workplace," Jean M. McLean, The Birmingham News, July 3, 2005 "Shaken tourism agency regroups," Maria Saporta, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 30, 2005 "Reputation Management: An Integration Strategy for Public Relations," J. R. Hipple, The Practitioner, Spring 2005 "The Ethical Business in an Era of Globalization," Jason Merchey interviews Dr. John Knapp on online broadcast program, May 31, 2005  "Local control: A right and a responsibility," Jeannie M. Henry, Agenda (Georgia School Boards Association), Spring 2005, page 4. "Bane of CEOs," Jill Lerner, Atlanta Business Chronicle, May 6, 2005 "Delta CEO looks to rebuild ties with workers," Russell Grantham, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 18, 2005 "Ethical Behavior in The Workplace," The Human Resource, pages 8-9, March 2005 "Ethics monitor: Trust in business at low ebb," Tom Walker, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 27, 2005 Note: a version of this article also appeared in the Billings (Montana) Gazette on April 5, 2005 "WorldCom verdict shows ignorance is no defense," David Lazarus, San Francisco Chronicle, March 16, 2005 "Critics say bills ignore public," Jim Galloway, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 14, 2005 "On trial with Ebbers, Scrushy and a new U.S. law," Ann Woolner, Bloomberg News Service, January 31, 2005 "Trust restored? Welcome to the world of accounting in 2005," Tom Barry, Atlanta  Business Chronicle, January 31, 2005 2004 "Ethics: not a bad word," John C. Knapp, MS&L Minds@Work, Fall 2004 "Leadership skills: Do you have what it takes. . .?", Betsy Weisendanger, Business Vision, Fall 2004. "Coca-Cola counsel hopes U.S. probes close by yr-end reports," Christina Cheddar Berk, Dow Jones News Service, October 25, 2004 "Coke head counsel hopes US probes over by end 2004," Paul Simao, Reuters News, October 22, 2004 "Kerry might tap Coke general counsel for U.S. Attorney General," Atlanta Business Chronicle, October 22, 2004 "Congregations should scrutinize church finances," staff editorial, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, August 15, 2004 "2 churches challenge pastors over finances: The congregations question how their money is being spent," Rob Perez, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, August 15, 2004 "Sharing faith and workplace: Amid post-9/11 uncertainty, faith gains growing foothold in business world," Bo Emerson, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, July 2, 2004 "Standards of conduct on the job," Jonathan Maze, The Charleston Post and Courier, June 2004 "The Moral Compass," Dick Yarbrough, Georgia Trend magazine, June 2004 "John Knapp: Alumni Profile," Brad Dixon, Georgia State Magazine, Summer 2004 "Ethics Panel to Rule on Official's 2 Roles: Leesburg Commissioner, also Chief of Nonprofit, Sought State Opinion," Andrea Perera, Orlando Sentinel, April 19, 2004 "Medical Ethicist to Speak at Institute," Martha Woodham, Atlanta Business Chronicle, April 16, 2004. "Sheriff's Workers Banned From Sales; New Policy Is Set To Avoid Appearance of Impropriety," Monica Scott, Orlando Sentinel, April 6, 2004 "The Ethics of CEO Pay" - Streaming video of Georgia Public Television interviews on Georgia Business Report, March 12, 2004: Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Chairman William McDonough (16:00 into program); Southern Institute President John C. Knapp (18:30 into program)   2003 "BB&T Teams Up with The Southern Institute and Commerce Club on Ethical Issues Series in Atlanta," Yahoo News, November 21, 2003 "Liar, Liar: In the race to make money, some American businesses have been lying their pants off--but is success at any cost really worth the price?", Joshua Kurlantzick, Entrepreneur magazine, October 2003 "Business Ethics" (South Carolina partnership announcement), The Charleston Post & Courier, August 25, 2003 "Sarbanes-Oxley will affect your sales force's behavior," Tom Barry, Atlanta Business Chronicle, August 25, 2003 Note: A version of this article has also appeared in Birmingham Business Journal "Ethical crisis faces business world: it's time to mend the damage," Alf Nucifora, Pittsburgh Business Times, July 21, 2003  Note: Versions of this article have also appeared in Atlanta Business Chronicle, Denver Business Journal, Business First/Columbus, Business First/Louisville, The Portland Business Journal, San Francisco Business Times, Memphis Business Journal, Birmingham Business Journal, Tampa Bay Business Journal, Triangle Business Journal, Association for Financial Professionals web site, and Washington Business Journal "'CarTown, U.S.A.' asks: Would you buy a used car from you?", Gayle White (Cox News Service), The Minneapolis Star-Tribune, July 12, 2003 Note: Versions of this article have also appeared in  The Atlanta Journal Constitution and The Victoria (TX) Advocate "Corporate Corruption," Streaming video of Georgia Public Television interview on Georgia Business Report, June 27, 2003, with Southern Institute President John C. Knapp - interview begins 3.00 minutes into program . "Getting rich: It isn't all about the money," Catharine B. Kuchar and John C. Knapp, Competitive Edge magazine, May/June 2003 "Ethical leadership is hard work," Max Reiboldt, Coker Connection, April 2003 "Southern Institute names new board appointments," Atlanta Business Chronicle, week of March 10, 2003 "Restoring Confidence In Ethical Leadership," John Gibson, Peoria Magazine, March 2003 "Building a better code of ethics: Best practices for encouraging the right conduct," Catharine B. Kuchar, Competitive Edge magazine, March/April 2003 "Separation of Work and Faith?", Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church News, February 3, 2003 "Morality at work: Women's ethics always consider bigger picture," Lee McAuliffe Rambo, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, January 24, 2003 "HR departments now overseeing workplace ethics," Paul A. Parks, San Antonio Business Journal, January 13, 2003 Advertising and Marketing," Leon Stafford, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, January 4, 2003     2002 "Increasing religious diversity gives rise to new legal challenges, opportunities for employers," Dudley C. Rochelle, Competitive Edge magazine, January/February 2003 "Listen up: Why companies shouldn't stifle whistle-blowers," Your Workplace, December 2002 "An ethical firm begins with an ethical CEO," Mary Ann Morrison, The Stanford Advocate, Economic Year in Review, December 2002 "Business Press," Tom Walker, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, November 26, 2002 "Why business ethics is worthy of discussion," John C, Knapp, Atlanta Business Chronicle, week of November 18, 2002 "Enterprise Roundtable: A real dilemma. . .", Atlanta Business Chronicle, week of November 18, 2002 "Inside metro business: Newsmakers," The Atlanta Journal Constitution, November 3, 2002 "Always consider the source and don't trust anyone," Bob Harris, Sports Illustrated - SI.com, October 11, 2002 "Employee trust in senior management eroding," Paige Bowers, Atlanta Business Chronicle, September 16, 2002 "Restoring confidence by how we do business," John C. Knapp, Competitive Edge magazine, September/October 2002. "Board appoints interim member, introduces ethics commission," news release, Atlanta Public Schools, Board of Education, August 12, 2002 "Audit links Walker businesses, state grants," Dave Williams, Augusta Chronicle, August 3, 2002 "Boards turn focus to excessive CEO pay; Real impetus for change builds," David McNaughton, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, July 21, 2002 "Corporations seek higher ground after scandals," Randy Southerland, Atlanta Business Chronicle, week of July 8, 2002 "Sleaze skewers investors' trust," David McNaughton, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, June 27, 2002 "Scandals just keep coming," David McNaughton (Cox News Service), The Spokesman-Review, Spokane WA, Thursday, June 27, 2002 "Small Business Owners Doing Little to Promote Ethics," GreenBiz, June 25, 2002 "Post-Enron survey of CEOs reveals insight to ethics leadership, compliance," Erica Stephens, Atlanta Business Chronicle, week of June 17, 2002 Ethics matter in the workplace: CEOs should set the example," Tim Bentley, Jacksonville Business Journal, week of April 1, 2002 "Non-Profit Business: Humanities Awards," Wendy Bowman-Littler, Atlanta Business Chronicle, week of March 5, 2002 "Doing the Right Thing Even When Nobody's Looking," Tim Bentley, Atlanta Business Chronicle, week of March 18, 2002 "Cheating common among college students: Georgia Tech incident highlights growing concern," Doug Gross, Savannah Morning News, January 28, 2002 "Community Relations: CarTown, U.S.A." -  Internal Publication of Assurant Group, a Fortis Company   2001 "College Football: Consequences of lies often explosive," Marlon Manuel, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, December 16, 2001 "Almighty God, almighty dollar: Can your religion help you calculate what to do with your money?", Gayle White, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, December 15, 2001 "Brewer still hews to values," Robert Luke, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, August 17, 2001 "Does religion have a place in the workplace?", Georgia Humanities, Summer, 2001 "Town Talk," Maria Saporta, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, June 12, 2001 "Town Talk," Maria Saporta, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, March 13, 2001 "Council honors state's cultural, economic leaders," Derrick Henry, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, March 7, 2001 "How to cut political corruption: Pay pols fairly and shrink government," Jeff Dickerson, Atlanta Business Chronicle, week of March 5, 2001   1996 - 2000 "Newsmakers," Atlanta Journal Constitution, November 12, 2000 "Corporate 'moral blindness' not solved by typical ethics" - Emory Report, April 1999 "Finally, moving to outlaw bribery in global business," DeWitt Rogers and John C. Knapp, Atlanta Business Chronicle, week of September 21, 1998 "Corporate Values," Maria Saporta, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, November 20, 1997 "How lawyers get a bad rep," John C. Knapp and C. Wilson DuBose, Atlanta Business Chronicle, week of September 1, 1997 "Ethics contribute to a company's bottom line," editorial, Atlanta Business Chronicle, week of June 9, 1997 "Businesses wrestle with ethics: Survey shows ethics training is a low priority," Charles Davidson, Atlanta Business Chronicle, week of June 9, 1997 "Do business ethics, earnings go together?", John C. Knapp, Wichita Business Journal, week of February 3, 1997 "Where to draw the bottom line: Wall Street's rapid-fire accounting system doesn't factor in the long-term value of ethics," John C. Knapp, Portland Business Journal, week of December 30, 1996 "Do business ethics and earnings go hand-in-hand?", John C. Knapp, San Francisco Business Times, week of November 11, 1996