Episode 996 • • 1:55:37 - 2:00:17
996: Rats on a Plane
Moral Self-Licensing, Corporate Social Responsibility Study
A study by the National Bureau of Economic Research suggests that "Corporate Social Responsibility" (CSR) programs can lead to increased employee misconduct through "moral self-licensing." The theory posits that when individuals do something perceived as "good," such as wearing a "pussy hat" or supporting a corporate charity, they feel licensed to act selfishly or dishonestly in other areas.