Series
Distinguished Speaker Series
The Ethical Challenges of Leading
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SMU Community
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Synopsis
The figure above demonstrates the Müller-Lyer illusion, where equal-length lines appear different due to cognitive processing, illustrating how perceptions can mislead us – a key concept in Behavioural Economics. This field explores how psychological attributes affect economic decisions. Our lecture will first examine examples of how these attributes lead to seemingly irrational decisions. Then we will discuss leveraging an understanding of behavioural biases to subtly influence decision-making contexts, nudging individuals towards more desirable choices.
Speaker
Speaker Details
Joanne Ciulla
 | Joanne Ciulla is Professor and Director of the Institute for Ethical Leadership at Rutgers Business School. She also had academic appointments at Harvard, Wharton, and the University of Richmond and was the UNESCO Chair in Leadership Studies. With a Ph.D. in philosophy, Ciulla studies ethics in leadership and business. She has received Lifetime Achievement Awards for her scholarship from the International Leadership Association, the Society for Business Ethics, and the Network of Leadership Scholars. Ciulla was president of the International Society of Business, Ethics and Economics and the Society for Business Ethics and has worked internationally with universities, businesses, and governments. |
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