Known as “The Ethics Sage” to many with a reputation as an expert in ethics, Dr. Steven Mintz is a Professor Emeritus from Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo. He received the Accounting Exemplar Award from the Public Interest Section of the American Accounting Association in 2015. Steve was also recognized by the Public Interest, Ethics and Sustainability Section of the AAA for his Distinguished Service. His blogs were recognized as one of the top 30 best in the ethics space. Steve shares insights into ethics in society through www.ethicssage.com. Steve was a recipient of the Carl Menconi Ethics Case Writing Competition in 2025 that is presented by The Association of Accountants and Financial Professionals in Business (IMA).
Recent Blogs
Why Do Ethical Failures Occur?
Creating a Culture Where Moral Values Lead the Way Have you ever thought about the reasons why ethical failures keep happening? It’s not just business failures, which I blog about in my workplaceethicsadvice.com blog. Ethical failures often are caused by the pursuit…
Learn How to Disagree Without Being Disagreeable
The Lost Art of Civility Civility is the ability to talk respectfully with people who disagree with you. Civility in society is waning. In fact, one can make the argument that it no longer exists or, at least, incivility has affected many…
Why Gen Z Students Fear the Use of AI
Trust in the Use of AI is the Key A new study from UC Berkeley reports that using AI is a slippery slope for undergraduates. The more they use it, the more likely they are to cheat with it. But AI proficiency…
The Human Element of Betting on Prediction Markets
Insider Trading and the Public Interest I have previously blogged about the expansion of prediction markets and its effects on the population. Bettors can bet on virtually anything. For example, Will the U.S. invade Iran before 2027? The Iran war is a…
Why Bosses Are Firing Gen Z Workers
Reasons for the Disconnect Between Gen Z and Employers’ Values There are a variety of reasons why employers are firing Gen Z workers at a much faster pace than prior generations. The reasons reflect changing expectations around work, communication, work ethics, well-being,…
KPMG-Australia Scandal: A Case of Decision Drift
Why Didn’t KPMG’s “Speak-Up” Culture Work? The recent scandal between KPMG and the Australian government centers around the firm’s solicitation of audit clients subsequent to receiving insider information about the bids from other firms to gain audit contracts. KPMG violated independence because…
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