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Why powerful people fail to stop bad behavior by their underlings
Higher-ups at Wells Fargo, Volkswagen and Uber all failed to stop unethical practices that had significant repercussions. New research offers some clues on why.
What we can all learn from the VW emissions saga
The Volkswagen emissions scandal highlights the benefits of the German corporate governance system, as well as the worst of lobbying around the world.
These four cities are cracking down on diesel vehicles to improve air quality – here’s how
It's about time Europe ditched the diesels – so what are the alternatives?
Why it’s so hard for Europeans to get compensation after Dieselgate
A powerful diesel lobby and fragmented class action laws put EU consumers at a disadvantage.
ACCC unlikely to secure compensation for Volkswagen customers
The court action ACCC has brought against Volkswagen might not succeed because Australia's emissions standards are not as strict as those in the US and Europe.
ACCC takes VW to court – but will it help consumers?
The ACCC has launched proceedings against VW for allegedly misleading consumers. But consumers won't be directly compensated from the case.
How Volkswagen is using tried-and-tested tactics to avoid paying compensation
Fresh from a record US$15 billion settlement, Volkswagen is resisting paying compensation in other countries.
Volkswagen’s record settlement payout: treating the symptom not the disease
Volkswagen's strategy shows that problems like the emissions scandal are likely to continue.
Are we so used to corporate deception that we just don’t care?
Advertising complaints hit 37,000 in the UK last year, but companies keep chancing their arm.
VW fails to rebalance Beetle’s gender appeal fuelling rumours that it’s the end of the road
How an icon took a wrong turn.
Volkswagen, emissions and the ‘crisis spiral’
The scandal that rocked the automotive industry is far from over.
Trashing the brand: ANZ and CBA could pay a high price for choosing profit over people
Dissonance by the banks - saying one thing but acting in another way - will cause brand damage that will be very difficult to repair.
Five traits of an ethical leader
There were many examples of ethics failures in 2015. So what's missing from company leaders?
Australia’s new emissions rules will put yet another bump in the road for diesels
Diesels typically have good fuel economy, but hot on the heels of the Volkswagen affair, Australia is set to tighten the rules for diesel car emissions - which will put a dent in engine performance.
VW emissions scandal: was it the customers’ fault all along?
Volkswagen and others may have been hamstrung by a low opinion of indifferent car buyers.
VW emissions testing scandal shows that environmental governance is in trouble
If we even can't secure reliable data on car emissions then environmental regulators throughout the world are in trouble.
VW is not alone: how metrics gaming is commonplace in companies
An obsession with metrics has led to a business culture in many industries that is more concerned with meeting targets than the wider good the measure was intended to represent.
7-Eleven, Volkswagen cases show why we should push back on ‘corporate ethics’
For business ethics to be effective they must be pushed onto corporations against their will. Business ethics is democratic, not corporate.
Explainer: can I get a refund for my emissions-cheating Volkswagen?
Australia and New Zealand have unique legislative regimes protecting consumers, which differ from almost every other affected country.
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