Dr. Alan Morrison

Biography

Alan Morrison is the Intesa Sanpaolo Professor of Business, Ethics, and Finance at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. He has a distinguished background in investment banking and completed his doctoral thesis at Oxford. Initially trained in finance, Morrison's increasing concern with social policy questions surrounding the market economy led him to focus on regulatory matters. Throughout his career, he has held the position of Professor of Law and Finance before assuming his current role. His recent research has been published in reputable journals including Business Ethics Quarterly, Journal of Business Ethics, and Academy of Management Review, and he has extensively contributed to literature on economics and finance. His work addresses broad themes regarding how people live in organizational contexts and the ethical implications of their roles, exploring questions of identity, moral responsibilities, and the nature of organizations. He examines organizational choices, the emotional responses organizations evoke, and the regulatory framework guiding organizations' actions. Additionally, he teaches courses related to governance and ethics across various programs such as the MBA and MSc Financial Economics, and is actively involved in executive education focusing on governance ethics, AI ethics, and related fields. He is also a member of the Editorial Board for Business Ethics Quarterly and the Steering Committee of the Centre for Corporate Reputation.

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