Business : Business Ethics

How KeySpan found phenomenal success by doing business the right way. In a business era in which executives are taken away in handcuffs and corporate malfeasance and scandal dominates the business headlines, there is tremendous value in the stories of ethical companies and spiritual business leaders. The CEO and the Monk is one such compelling story, the story of KeySpan, the nation's fifth largest energy giant and a profitable, Fortune 500 company, and the two KeySpan executives - one a former monk - whose unique working relationship is based on something as simple and powerful as "doing the right thing." more...

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Just as corporate responsibility is a "must-do" rather than "nice-to-do" for our society, The Civil Corporation is a "must-read" rather than "nice-to-read" for practitioners and scholars.'. Zhiye He, Professor at Guanghua School of Management of Peking University, Editor in Chief of the Peking Business Review, Director of the Management Case Center of Peking University. 'Simon Zadek is a visionary of an unusually practical sort. His ideas invariably are cutting edge but he is able to relate them to the most immediate concerns of those who run - and run to keep up with - the modern corporation. The Civil Corporation enables us to move beyond isolated experiments towards a more fundamental shift in the accountability and purpose of business and its role in global governance.'. John G. Ruggie, Professor of International Affairs, Director of the Center for Business and Government, Harvard University, and UN Special Representative for Business and Human Rights. 'Every field needs its gurus and, in Simon Zadek, corporate accountability has a leading contender for the title.'. Corporate Citizenship Briefing. 'The Civil Corporation breaks new and critical ground on the impact of the business and society debate on the dynamics of business strategy. I single it out as a must read for all. scholars and practitioners who study and manage businesses that seriously aim at blending societal and economic welfare in their decisions and actions.'. Maurizio Zollo, Shell Fellow in Business and the Environment, and Associate Professor of Strategy, INSEAD. 'The intricate analysis ... makes a powerful case for businesses to reassess their values, relationships and processes'. Financial Times. 'One of the leading thinkers in the area of corporations and their relationship with society.'. International Labour Review. The Civil Corporation is top draw reading for business professionals, management students an more...

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The samurai of 9th century Japan lived and died by a rigid code of ethics known as Bushido. This ancient set of principles for organisational leadership can be applied to your professional life by developing the skills and techniques needed to compete and succeed in today's world. more...

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In a series of articles specifically commossioned for this volume, some of today's most distinguished business ethicists survey the main areas of interest and concern in the field of business ethics. Sections of the book cover topics such as the often easy relation between business ethics and capatalism, the link between business ethics and ethical theory, how ethics applies to specific problems in the business world, the connection between business ethics and related academic disciplines, and the practice of business ethics in modern corporations.:.; Includes extensive, accessible discussion of all of the main areas of interest and debate in business ethics.; Features all original contributions by distinguished authors in business ethics.; Includes an annotated table of contents, bibliographies of the relevant literature and a list of internet sources of material on business ethics.; Perfect, comprehensive book for use in business ethics courses. more...

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In today’s business climate, accountability, transparency, and a high regard for laws, regulations, and ethical conduct is as much a part of how an organization manages its affairs as its primary mission and operations. Compliance Management for Public, Private, or NonprofitOrganizations is a complete, hands-on guide to implementing strategies and techniques for developing, managing, and improving the compliance function of any organization. Author Michael G. Silverman is a corporate expert in strategic planning, program management, compliance, risk assessment, and policy development. In ComplianceManagement for Public, Private, or Nonprofit Organizations , he presents a comprehensive treatment of the subject by examining the traditional compliance issues associated with laws and regulations, as well as matters surroundingethical behavior, organizational structure, technology, administration, and risk management. From establishing compliance goals and managing education and training programs to operating a whistle-blowing program and addressing staffing and budgeting requirements, this practical resource covers everything compliance officers and risk and organizational managers need to know, including: Where and how to establish a compliance program withinan organization; The critical skills and expertise for maintaining an effective compliance program; Pros and cons of making a compliance program a part-time function of an organization; How to deliver bad news to senior management—and survive. Compliance Management for Public, Private,or Nonprofit Organizations includes a wealthof examples that illustrate the real-worldapplications of critical strategies and techniquesfor using the board of directors andsenior management to promote compliance,reduce employee and management barriersto compliance, conduct in-depth risk assessmentand compliance audits, and more. more...

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