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Comparing Plato and Machiavelli's theories of ethical leadership

Plato and Machiavelli, and how their ideas on leadership compare and contrast with each other. To do this, their respective works the Republic and the Prince will be used.

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James Collins' "Good to Great" and organizational success principles

Good to Great is written for those who want to achieve greatness. Described as a "researcher and management guru," James C. Collins has authored or co-authored six different books all hinging on the same concepts related to leadership and organizational development.

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Lehman Brothers' use of Repo 105 accounting transactions

In 2007 and 2008 Lehmann Brothers employed an accounting method called Repo 105 which enabled the firm to hide billions of dollars in unprofitable assets from public scrutiny.

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Applying Cooper's ethical decision-making model to workplace harassment

According to Cooper (2012), ethical decision-making encompasses different 'levels' of analysis. The first, expressive, level is based upon gut instincts. Often, these may run counter to formal ethical systems, since they may be based upon impulses of disgust or prejudice.

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Schaltegger and Wagner's framework for sustainable entrepreneurship categories and interactions

Schaltegger, S. & Wagner, M. (2010). Sustainable entrepreneurship and sustainability innovation: categories and interactions. Business Strategy and the Environment 20: 222-237.

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Ethical leadership failures and unethical behavior at King Jewels

a) There was no leader providing guidance and keeping a watchful eye on employees for last three years. b) Andy Wong had been busy travelling and expanding business and hence failing to provide the much-needed guidance and supervision

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Leadership theories and Steve Jobs' approach at Apple

Leadership might be described as: the affect that specific people (leaders) apply on the target accomplishment of other individuals (employees) within an organizational framework.

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The IMA statement of ethical practice and the Enron scandal

The IMA statement of ethical professional practice begins with the overarching principles of honesty, fairness, objectivity and responsibility. The statement consists of four standards, these being competence, confidentiality, integrity and credibility.

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Ethical leadership and moral conduct in the banking industry

The paper goes on to discuss the solutions that are possible in event of unethical conduct.

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Internal audit departments' transformation from compliance to consultancy roles

The internal audit process is a complex system that can be managed in a variety of ways. Many organizations prefer to exercise a hierarchical structure, whereby managers at the top level are the only persons authorized to make decisions on behalf of the organization.

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