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Post by David Wyld on Nov 22, 2013 23:29:13 GMT -6
Students, Please view and comment on this link of the day - yes, for your education, but also for the points, of course! Watch the video below: TITLE - The Economy of CheatingThen, post a comment in reply to this discussion thread. Again, what to post? Here are some ideas: + What did you take away from the video? + How does the video relate in some way to your past experience (work, as a consumer, family, school, etc.)? + How might you use these ideas in your own career? Good luck! David
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Post by jessicareid on Dec 1, 2013 21:20:37 GMT -6
I am fundamentally against income taxes, and that etsy example made my blood boil. What right does the US government have to take what I've earned? The income tax system is slavery, and if I could find a way to get out of it I would in a second. Etsy, farmer's markets, barters--are all legitimate forms of exchange that the government has no place in. This propaganda video is the actual worst, something straight out of 1984. "The government can STEAL from you, but if you find a loophole where they can steal a little less, YOU, and not the government, are the immoral one." Nope.
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Post by kformaggio on Dec 3, 2013 21:44:16 GMT -6
TITLE - The Economy of Cheating
Deciding whether to cheat or not is something one learns from parents, friends, and experiences. As suggested in the video, the guilt and mental anguish that comes with cheating is much more evident if someone is in fear of being caught. Cheating on a test in a classroom, cheating on a significant other, leaking business secrets to an industry competitor, or stealing from a department store are all situations where one is very likely to be caught in the act. However, with technology, there is no one there to 'catch' you. It is much easier and less mentally taxing to cheat (ex. taking an 'open book' test for an online class- technically cheating!). In regards to the video, I think many people don't even realize they are supposed to report their small earnings to Uncle Sam. Cheating through ignorance, I guess.
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Post by phenry on Dec 8, 2013 11:54:52 GMT -6
The Economy of Cheating
This video was interesting and entertaining, but it was very similar to one of the videos I already watched. Cheating or stealing from the government is a hard topic to discuss in my opinion. A lot of people do not fully understand what they need to add on their statements, so they may not even know they are "stealing" from the government. But all in all, I think most of American will cheat/steal a little bit if they find a way to justify the action they are about to carry out (most usually because they deserve it, or what goes around comes around mentality). People will still paper, pens, drinks, and other petty items from their jobs all the time because they fill like it is insignificant and "does it really hurt the company that much?" But when you have hundreds of people thinking and doing the same thing you are doing, every little thing adds up.
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Post by bgoree13 on Dec 8, 2013 20:04:26 GMT -6
The Economy of Cheating
Cheating on a test in a classroom, cheating on a significant other, leaking business secrets to an industry competitor, or stealing from a department store are all situations where one is very likely to be caught in the act. However, there is no one there to 'catch' you.
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Post by alyssatudor on Dec 9, 2013 9:26:24 GMT -6
When someone cheats- it's because someone in their life told them at some point that it was okay. I agree with most of the people who have commented in saying that most people may not even realize that they are cheating. Who knew that you were supposed to report your earnings from you Etsy account- unless you work for a CPA (like me) and they make that clear. Most people may not realize that they are cheating on their taxes. They are just doing what they were taught by friends and family in the past. They see that they are not doing anything wrong.
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Post by sunnigrabert on Dec 9, 2013 19:37:20 GMT -6
The Economy of Cheating There was already a video similar to this one, basically saying the same thing. That people often think that cheating or stealing a little is okay mostly because they aren't stealing literal dollars from another, but instead, just underquoting. This ultimately has a huge impact on many industries.
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Post by abramt110 on Dec 9, 2013 22:33:55 GMT -6
Cheating or stealing from the government is a hard topic to discuss in my opinion. A lot of people do not fully understand what they need to add on their statements, so they may not even know they are "stealing" from the government.Cheating on a test in a classroom, cheating on a significant other, leaking business secrets to an industry competitor, or stealing from a department store are all situations where one is very likely to be caught in the act. However, there is no one there to 'catch' you.
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Post by cory on Dec 10, 2013 15:34:37 GMT -6
The Economy of Cheating
This was an interesting concept. As far as taxes, I'm sure many more people cheat then the video mentioned. But many of these cheaters may not even be aware that they are cheating. When purchasing products online like from Amazon, many times the consumer is not charged taxes. They are supposed to file this on their tax return, but I seriously doubt anybody does. But the chances of getting caught are miniscule.
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Post by pellirf22 on Feb 6, 2014 7:47:58 GMT -6
TITLE- The Economy of Cheating
This is a great video that everyone, especially managers, should watch. I think that this is a growing problem in business today that only gets worse. Cheating or stealing only starts with a small amount, then becomes larger amounts. Even if it stays at small amounts it is a slippery slope. The more a person cheats, steals, or lies the more acceptable it becomes. Not only does this affect the individual but it also affects others who find out. When people see others engaging in these activities may sway them to engage in the same. Moral values and ethics have been severely compromised in today’s business world and have a long way to go if there are any hopes of reversing the trend.
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Post by rjmonico on Feb 12, 2014 21:02:49 GMT -6
I would definitely share this video with friends and colleagues. Thank you Mr. Professor. I think this video is probably one of the most important and vital videos of someone in the workplace. So many employees feel that they are entitled to take things if they feel they are not being compensated what they are worth. I think that cheating and stealing are the two most frequent things a business needs to worry about when it comes to running an honest business. I think that is why most employment screenings go through such a rigorous personality test and background check to make sure the right person is hired
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Post by bmcgarry13 on Mar 8, 2014 19:24:21 GMT -6
Most people develop strong rationalization skills at early ages because rationalizing is used in decision making. We make, what I would think, hundreds of decisions a day and at the end of the day we like to think positive about ourselves. The problem is: not all of our rationalized and positive decisions, which are best for us, are best for everyone else. This is why more people need to question what they are doing. It’s easy to be good at cheating when its benefitting you and you aren't getting caught, but does that make it right? Ultimately, any form of cheating hurts others.
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Post by codylejeune on Mar 8, 2014 23:03:23 GMT -6
Just like the video says, we think that skimming the top or telling little white lies is okay. But, cheating is cheating. If you get caught in school for cheating on a paper or an exam, you could potentially get kicked out from that school. It is the same with cheating on your taxes, if you get caught no matter how small it is, you can potentially get thrown in jail for it.
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Post by lmoore on Mar 13, 2014 15:08:58 GMT -6
Cheating is cheating not matter if it is a little or a lot. Many people cheat on their taxes and the government has increased jail time because of that. I think the government made the right to decision in order to reduce the amount of cheating. Cheating is more real not than ever before but it should not become the norm.
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Post by amandayoung3231 on Mar 13, 2014 18:52:37 GMT -6
I agree with this. People cheat all the time at any place. I am not sure how to stop it other than not being a cheater my self. Some would argue that a lot of highly successful people are big cheaters. How do we stop them? If we stop them would that make others not be cheaters.
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