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Working for Banks Makes you Dishonest

posted by martyb on Sunday November 23 2014, @11:15AM   Printer-friendly
from the we-promise-to-be-honest-from-now-on dept.

bradley13 writes:

A recent study by the University of Zurich shows that bankers are substantially more dishonest than other professionals (abstract is in German). Interestingly, this is tied closely to their profession. As private individuals, they are just as honest (or dishonest) as anyone else. However, as soon as they are reminded of their profession, their dishonesty soars. The study draws the conclusion that the context and standards of the profession are the problem.

Of course, anyone who has been paying attention has long suspected this to be true. It is interesting that it has now been demonstrated in an objective study, and that a University was bold enough to do this in a country known for its banking industry. Perhaps this will help sow the seeds of much-needed reform?

 
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  • (Score: 2, Interesting) by kaethy on Sunday November 23 2014, @02:43PM

    by kaethy (3665) on Sunday November 23 2014, @02:43PM (#119111)

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  • (Score: 2, Interesting) by dlb on Sunday November 23 2014, @03:33PM

    by dlb (4790) on Sunday November 23 2014, @03:33PM (#119127)
    When I switched from USBank to my local credit union it was a painful process. And USBank sure didn't go out of their way to help. But I'd do it again at 10 times the pain. It wasn't until I'd switched and experience being treated as a human being that I realized what a horrible corporation USBank is. (Remember when they got caught selling customers' data? That's just one example of their arrogance. I could go on....)