Clearing the eMist.

Clive Nancarrow, John Pallister and Ian Brace

The paper focuses on issues associated with ethical behaviour and research on the internet. The authors note the reasons for increased interest in research on the internet and describe the link between ethical behaviour and research quality, examining the role of codes of conduct.

Clearing The eMist

The question of quality and ethics on the internet

Ian Brace Director of BJM Research and Consultancy (and a member of the MRS Professional Standards Committee), United Kingdom.John Pallister Lecturer, Cardiff Business School, United Kingdom. andClive Nancarrow Lecturer at Bristol Business School, UWE, United Kingdom.

INTRODUCTION

Our focus on research on the internet and ethics stems from the speed of this research revolution, the magnitude of its impact and concerns over what might happen if we are not proactive in taking a strong ethical stance as an industry.

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