Ethics Cases in Knowledge Preservation

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Authors: Jelina Haines, Norman Mooradian, Benjamin Anyacho, Cynthia Hilsinger, Malgorzata Zieba
DOI: 10.1108/978-1-83753-882-920261015
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References: 45

Abstract

In this chapter, the authors identify common forms of unethical knowledge transactions, sharing, and exchange, including cheating in knowledge exchange, failure to pay or compensate, lack of reciprocity, undue exercise of power and leverage, knowledge asymmetries, knowledge exchange asymmetries, and the knowledge curse. Each form is supported by one or more ethical stories drawn from the authors’ experiences and the popular press.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ethics in Business and Education Academic integrity and plagiarism Knowledge Management and Sharing

Publication details

Journal / source
Emerald Group Publishing Limited eBooks
Pages
245–267
Publication date
16 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter