Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
Mini Show #26: SCOTUS, Defense Stocks, Corporate Feminism, Nuclear Power, & More!
Mar 12, 2022
Michael Schellenberger, author of "Apocalypse Never," discusses the geopolitical dangers of Europe’s energy reliance on Russia and critiques its phase-out of nuclear power. James Lee, a citizen journalist, analyzes the influence of MBA programs on corporate behavior and the disconnect between rising profits and worker struggles. They explore corporate feminism, emphasizing its failure to address real issues faced by working-class women, and highlight the ethical dilemmas of lawmakers profiting from defense stocks amidst global tensions.
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- The influence of MBA programs on corporate behavior and ethics is examined, with a focus on their role in shaping the decisions of corporate leaders.
- Factors such as globalization and union busting contribute to the decline of worker rights and concentration of power in mega corporations, alongside the choices made by corporations and their leaders.
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The MBA Program and its Impact on Corporate Behavior
The MBA program is examined to understand its potential role in contributing to the increasingly negative behavior of corporations. The program's influence on executives' education, training, and incentives is explored, with a particular focus on how it may be linked to the rising levels of corporate greed and disregard for workers. The MBA program's prevalence among S&P 500 CEOs is highlighted to emphasize its significance in shaping corporate behavior. The analysis raises questions about the values and principles instilled by the program and their impact on the decisions made by corporate leaders.
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