From the creators of the theory of ethical blindness an investigation into how corporate
scandals happen revealing the common pattern behind them and how your organization can avoid
them Too often the stories of corporate scandals are narrated like Hollywood movies in
which once-celebrated CEOs are unmasked as sociopaths and ultimately convicted for their
crimes. What we fail to realize however is that most bad things are done by average people
with honorable values and no bad intentions. In The Dark Pattern two experts in business
ethics and decision-making challenge the conventional view that corporate misconduct happens
because of a handful of bad actors. Instead the book shows how entire organizations can fall
off the moral cliff because good people become ethically blind. Drawing on the latest
insights from behavioral science the authors identify nine toxic elements that lead to
corporate scandals and offer nine actionable lessons for building morally resilient
organizations. Essential reading for business leaders The Dark Pattern offers real-world
guidance for defending companies against the subtle dynamics of moral erosion.
