The Albert P. Viragh Institute for Business Ethics (VIBE) has as its vision to be internationally recognized as a pioneer and leader in business ethics scholarship, education and practice.
VIBE engages in a wide range of impactful initiatives. Please explore the links below to learn more about ongoing research, programs, and thought leadership.
- VIBE Three Pillars
- VIBE Podcast
- Business and Society 360 Book Series
- Business and Society Review (BASR) Journal Editorship
- Deloitte Technology Ethics Curricular Framework
- Visiting Scholars Program
- Contact
- VIBE Leadership Team
Dedicated Spaces for VIBE in Rockwell Hall
- John and Becky Surma Library
- Anna and Frank Balaban Research Office
VIBE Three Pillars
Three Pillars
VIBE’s strategic goals, outlined in its mission statement, highlight the central role of ethics at Duquesne University and within the School of Business. These goals are grounded in a three-pronged professional approach: education and scholarly thought leadership, curricular innovation, and business ethics in practice.
While each pillar is distinct, together they form an integrated vision that positions VIBE to become a pioneer and recognized leader in business ethics—advancing scholarship, education, and practice on a global scale.
Pillar One: Scholarship/Thought Leadership
Pillar Two: Curricular Innovation
Pillar Three: Business Ethics in Practice
The co-founders of Hugh & Honey, Julian Rizza (Duquesne University, B'15; MS '20)
and Serena Rizza, discuss their eczema-friendly infant pajamas and how they make ethical
business decisions.
Duquesne alumnus Dan Fucich (B'15) discusses how his company, AlgenAir, uses microalgae
to produce clean air and improve human health. Podcast Two: The Destructive Side of
Entrepreneurship series
Duquesne alumnus Nolan Sulpizio (B'24) shares how his company, Clean Plate Innovations,
reduces food waste while upholding ethical business standards and practices. Podcast
One: The Destructive Side of Entrepreneurship series
Ethics VIBES Podcast
Comfort Meets Conscience - Hugh & Honey
Avatar image Microalgae, Big Impact - AlgenAir
Clean Plate, Clear Conscience - Clean Plate Innovations
In 2017, VIBE launched an annual book series, entitled Business and Society 360, with the support of the Beard Faculty Resource Fund in Business Ethics. Business and Society 360 Book Series, published by Emerald and sponsored by the International Association for Business and Society, is an annual publication featuring a comprehensive discussion and review of the current
state of the research and theoretical developments in a specific business and society
topic. A “360-degree examination” of a research area involves an all-around assessment using multiple field experts to supply an analysis and review for the
purpose of achieving a full understanding of a topic. Each volume is a combination
of invited and editorial reviewed chapters providing an overview of past work and
highlighting cutting-edge research on the selected topic. Six volumes in the series have been published thus far. They include: “Corporate Social Responsibility: Volume 2” “Sustainability: Volume 4” “Social Entrepreneurship: Volume 5” “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Management: Volume 6”
Business and Society 360 Book Series
“Stakeholder Management: Volume 1”
Published: 05-23-2017, Co-Editors: Dr. David Wasieleski and Dr. James Weber
Published: 05-14-2018, Co-Editors: Dr. David Wasieleski and Dr. James Weber
“Business Ethics: Volume 3”
Published: 06-07-2019, Co-Editors: Dr. David Wasieleski and Dr. James Weber
Published: 06-15-2020, Co-Editors: Dr. David Wasieleski and Dr. James Weber
Published: 11-24-2021, Co-Editors: Dr. David Wasieleski and Dr. James Weber
Published: 08-13-2024, Co-Editors: Dr. David Wasieleski and Dr. James Weber
Call for Chapter Abstracts – Business and Society, Volume 7
We invite submissions for chapter abstracts for Volume 7 "Business and Society in the 4th Industrial Revolution: Technology and AI," a peer-reviewed publication that explores the complex interplay between emerging technologies, business practices, and societal transformation. This volume will feature interdisciplinary research that addresses how innovations—particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), technology ethics, and social cybersecurity—are reshaping industries, influencing daily life, and driving responses to global challenges
Business and Society Review (BASR) is a leading peer-reviewed journal in the field of business ethics, publishing original
theoretical and empirical research that examines the complex relationships among business,
society, the environment, and the public good. Since January 2020, the editorial home of BASR has been housed within VIBE at Duquesne
University’s Palumbo-Donahue School of Business. This milestone reflects the School’s
leadership in advancing ethical business scholarship. Dr. David Wasieleski, the Albert Paul Viragh Professor in Business Ethics, serves
as editor-in-chief. Jason Pattit from the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota serves
as managing editor. VIBE’s stewardship of the journal underscores the School’s commitment
to shaping critical discourse in the business and society domain. Founded in 1972, Business and Society Review is published by Wiley.
"It is an honor for us to take over the editorship of this prestigious journal.
We intend to continue the fine legacy of BASR as one of the top journals in the business
and society field. Under our stewardship, it is our goal to raise its profile and
reputation internationally for publishing impactful research.”
Business and Society Review Journal Editorship
Deloitte Technology Ethics Curricular Framework
VIBE served as the lead institution in developing a Technology Ethics Curriculum Framework in collaboration with the University of Notre Dame, University of Virginia, and the University of Arkansas. Funded by the Deloitte Foundation, the framework seeks to prepare students for understanding issues associated with the intersection of technology and ethics and to assist business schools and other educational settings in curriculum development and program planning.
About the Framework
Developed during a 2021 virtual Tech Ethics Summit, the framework is the result of a collaboration between 30 academics and practitioners focused on transforming tech ethics education for business students. The framework generated from a series of thought questions discussed at the Summit including normative tools, technology issues, design and integration, and delivery.
The resulting framework is designed to assist faculty as they teach students to:
- Analyze and discuss the intersection of technology and ethics
- Support informed, ethical decision-making
- Develop competencies for responsible action in tech-driven environments
Key features of the curriculum framework include:
- Student competencies
- Core ethical principles
- Ethical pedagogical frameworks
- Sample course materials, and assessment techniques
Within the framework, ten primary areas of study are presented, ranging from value-laden biases in technology, to the purpose of the firm and goals of technology, to whistleblowing. Depending on the learning objectives, the curriculum framework could incorporate a single module on tech ethics into an existing course or serve as the foundation for building a large degree program.
Albert P. Viragh Institute for Business Ethics Visiting Scholars Program
VIBE offers a Visiting Scholars Program to a limited number of highly qualified faculty and advanced doctoral students. The purpose of the VIBE Visiting Scholars Program is to bring scholars in the business and society, business ethics, or sustainability fields to Duquesne University in order to further their own research and promote the research agenda of the Institute. The Program offers opportunities for scholars to collaborate with Duquesne business school faculty members on shared scholarly and research-related interests. It also helps to create an international network for scholars at any stage of their career, assisting them in their professional development. Finally, the Program demonstrates the active role the VIBE plays in generating innovative research through participating scholars from diverse disciplinary, institutional, and geographic backgrounds.
The inaugural Visiting Scholars, Florencio Portocarrero and Nuno Guimaraes Da Costa, arrived in academic year 2022-2023.
David M. Wasieleski (PhD, University of Pittsburgh) is the Albert Paul Viragh Professor
of Business Ethics and Executive Director of the Viragh Institute for Business Ethics
in the Palumbo Donahue School of Business at Duquesne University. David is also an Affiliate Research Professor at the ICN Business School in Nancy,
France. His academic research focuses on natural science approaches to understanding
ethical decision-making and the formation of social contracts within organizational
contexts. He also studies the effects of cognitive biases and moral intensity on perceptions
of ethical issues. His work has been published in Business & Society, Business Ethics Quarterly, Organization & Environment, Journal
of Applied and Behavioral Sciences, Creativity and Innovation Management, Humanistic
Management Journal, Human Resource Management Review, and the Journal of Business Ethics. At Duquesne, he teaches business ethics, organizational behavior, management, and
sustainability. David has extensive editorial experience in the field. Currently, he is Editor-in-Chief
of Business and Society Review. He was the founding Section Editor for Behavioral Business Ethics for the Journal of Business Ethics. David still serves as Associate Editor for the Humanistic Management Journal. From 2015-2019, he served as Associate Editor for the Ethics track for Business & Society and held the position of North American Editor for the Journal of Business Ethics Education from 2014-2020. He has also worked as an Associate Editor for the Sage Business Ethics Encyclopedia. As a member of the Academy of Management, he served as Division Chair of the Social
Issues in Management Division in 2018-19. As a member of the International Association
for Business and Society (IABS), David was elected as Representative-at-Large on the
executive board in 2017. He served as President of the U.S. Chapter of the International
Humanistic Management Association from 2019-2021. Sponsored by IABS, he is also co-editor
of the Business and Society 360 book series, published annually by Emerald. Currently, David is co-chair holder of
the UNESCO Chair in Art and Science for Sustainability.VIBE Leadership Team
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