Our use of stones defined the Stone Age. Our use of iron defined the Iron Age. Fast forward, and it is our use of information that is the defining characteristic of today’s Age. (Read how the
Oxford English Dictionary Gives 'Information' the Royal Treatment.)
The ethical implications of information are just as broad: consider issues of confidentiality, privacy, transparency, accuracy, anonymity, security, storage, etc.
In order to create a better work environment, collect pertinent information – made easier by free tools such as
surveymonkey.
Make the most of information. For example, following a national initiative, cities across the US are “allow[ing] individuals access to information that until recently was warehoused at city hall,” giving way to “a better quality of life.” (See the entire
Time article; about the
Freedom of Information Act.)
In
this post, Crane and Matten use a trove of information to depict the use of the terms ‘business ethics’ and ‘corporate social responsibility’ between 1600 and 2008.