Ethics Cases in the Creation of Knowledge Capital

Emerald Group Publishing Limited eBooks 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Jelina Haines, Norman Mooradian, Benjamin Anyacho, Cynthia Hilsinger, Malgorzata Zieba
DOI: 10.1108/978-1-83753-882-920261010
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References: 30

Abstract

In this chapter, the authors identify common forms of unethical knowledge creation, including misrepresentations of the knowledge, misrepresentations of the source of the knowledge, misrepresentations of a source’s role, misattributions, fakes, forgeries, incomplete knowledge representation, knowledge cover-ups, knowledge slicing, and knowledge denials. Each form is supported by one or more ethical stories drawn from the authors’ experiences and the popular press.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Academic integrity and plagiarism Ethics in Business and Education Flooding and Environmental Impact

Publication details

Journal / source
Emerald Group Publishing Limited eBooks
Pages
157–180
Publication date
16 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter