J. S. Nelson

J. S. Nelson, a law professor who designs compliance and governance systems, talks about making business ethics practical for managers and organizations. He explores blending law, philosophy, and psychology to reduce rationalization. Topics include corporate governance, balancing stakeholders, managerial discretion under Delaware law, ownership models, and designing organizations that encourage dissent and trust.

J. S. Nelson, a law professor and business ethics scholar who coauthored the book with Lynn Stout, discusses corporate governance and managerial discretion. He explores how corporations balance shareholders, employees, customers, and communities. Topics include designing systems to channel instincts, disclosure versus hype, private equity versus public firms, and fostering dissent and accountability in organizations.