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Should corporate executives be bound by morals and ethics in strategy development

There was a time when it was believed that moral and ethics were meant for society alone and did not have a place in business. This belief went on to add that the business environment was different and dictated that corporate strategies were to be guided only by the motivation of profit.

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The "100 Best Corporate Citizens" list as an ethical business indicator

The "100 Best Corporate Citizens" list, compiled by Business Ethics magazine, is designed to serve stakeholders with "with excellence and integrity," (Graves, Waddock, and Kelly).

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Rule breaking and innovation in entrepreneurial ethics

Rule breaking, innovation or ethical dilemma? People often think that in order to run a business, or be a leader, one must adhere to all the rules. But the old saying "Some rules are made to be broken" rings true.

~13 min read

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Critiquing Friedman's View on Corporate Social Responsibility

A critical analysis of Milton Friedman's 1970 argument that business's sole responsibility is profit, exploring CSR definitions, conflicts, and opposing views.

Business

~13 min read

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Corporate Moral and Ethical Duty to Charitable Giving

Explores whether successful corporations have a moral and ethical obligation to make charitable contributions and how CSR benefits both business and community.

Ethics

~8 min read

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Coca-Cola Corporate Social Responsibility: A Global Review

A review of Coca-Cola's corporate social responsibility, global operations, ethical challenges, and governance recommendations for sustainable business practice.

Business

~12 min read

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Workplace Themes in Poetry, Fiction, and Essay Writing

Analyzes workplace and class themes in Countee Cullen's "Saturday's Child," Philip Ross's short story, and an essay on corporate culture.

Literature

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Apple Inc. Organizational Behavior: Culture, Leadership & Structure

Analyzes Apple Inc.'s organizational behavior across three dimensions: corporate culture, leadership styles (Jobs vs. Cook), and organizational structure.

Business

~14 min read

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Ethical Leadership and Decision Making in Organizations

Examines ethical and legal issues in corporate change at DFR Insurance Corp., exploring employee treatment, leadership decisions, and alternative ethical strategies.

Ethics

~10 min read

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Employment at will doctrine in U.S. banking and ethics

Newton, Lisa, Elaine Englehardt, and Michael Pritchard, Taking Side; Clashing Views on Business Ethics and Society, 12th Ed., (McGraw-Hill, NY, 2012) ISBN 978-0-07-352735-2)

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