2009 Volume 19 Issue 1 Pages 29-39
Analyzing several major corporate accidents in Japan, the author came to the conclusion that the lowering of ethical standards was the root cause of the accidents resulting in severe damage to public image and profit. The author also found that maintaining effective communication through ‘openness’ is the main leverage in preventing deterioration of ethical standards and practices, thus reducing the risks of major accidents occurring. The approach selected for teaching and training of business ethics and openness was learning by doing with the help of gaming/simulation. By using this approach the author developed two gaming/simulation exercises, the RESCUE TEAM and the KING OF FISHERMEN.
