1. Setting the Scene: Moral Development in Tax
Tuesday 23 January 2024, 1 - 4 p.m.
1. We explore development theories from moral psychology (e.g., Kohlberg, Gilligan) and make the bridge to the tax context.
2. What are the main moral dilemmas in tax? What is moral development in tax? Who should be concerned with moral development? Does the law provide sufficient moral guidance?
3. How to cultivate moral development in tax? What are guiding principles? What is the role of human relations in moral behavior?
2. Jumping Obstacles: Biased Thinking in Tax
Tuesday 26 March 2024, 1 - 4 p.m.
1. We explore research on biased thinking, delve into some typical human biases (e.g., the confirmation bias), and make the bridge to the tax context.
2. What examples can we find of biases in the tax context? How does biased thinking bring risks to positive relationships in the tax context?
3. How can biased thinking be overcome?
3. Looking at the Future: Ethical Leadership in Tax
Tuesday 28 May 2024, 1 - 4 p.m
1. We explore ethical leadership theories and make the bridge to the tax context.
2. What are different dimensions of ethical leadership in the private and public tax context? Why should tax experts in the private and public sector be concerned with ethical leadership? How can ethical leadership bring trust?
3. How to develop ethical leadership in tax?
Workshop facilitators:
- Prof. dr. Anne Van de Vijver, Faculty of Law, University of Antwerp
- Prof. dr. Shari De Baets, Faculty of Psychology, Open University (Netherlands)
- Dr. Anouk Decuypere, Faculty of Law, University of Antwerp
The workshop series will be limited to 25 participants striving for a balance between private and public sectors. Are you interested in participating? Let us know at anne.vandevijver@uantwerpen.be.
We will inform you as soon as possible about your participation in this workshop series or other collaborative opportunities.
Contact
Prof. dr. Anne Van de Vijver anne.vandevijver@uantwerpen.be