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GSK's bribery scandal in China and pharmaceutical industry ethics

The world's fourth-largest pharmaceutical company measured by sales (after Pfizer, Novartis, and Sanofi) is GSk and is a British multinational pharmaceutical company that deals in biologics, vaccines, and consumer healthcare. The company operates internationally and has a very large product mix.

~15 min read

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Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Ineffective criminalization of American business

While most Americans know the names Enron and Worldcom, fewer know the term Sarbanes-Oxley Act; however, despite the alarming impact of the two business disasters, the potential impact of Sarbanes-Oxley stands to exceed the impact of those two bankruptcies many times over.

~16 min read

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Walmart's SWOT analysis and competitive business strategy

Wal-Mart is the world's leading corporation in the retail industry. It operates in 27 countries of the world with 69 well-recognized brands.

~15 min read

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Power, ethics, and leadership in the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal

Clinton at first denied the affair had taken place but later retracted his statement, admitting to the liaison. Although Lewinsky also admitted the affair was consensual, accusations of sexual misconduct as well as dishonesty plagued the president.

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Theory and practice in small business task organization

When it comes to working in any sort of organization or corporation, one of the obvious chasms that becomes clear here is the relationship between theory and what is practiced in a small business setting.

~18 min read

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Elements of an effective code of ethics for government acquisition managers

Introduction Corruption takes many forms, and can have a devastating impact on economies, and on the effectiveness of government. For that reason, it is best practice to have a code of ethics for managers who are involved in acquisitions, purchasing and contracts.

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De Beers and Coca-Cola: CSR, Stakeholders, and Ethics

Analyzes De Beers' diamond industry CSR issues and Coca-Cola's sustainability efforts, covering stakeholders, conflict diamonds, water stewardship, and codes of conduct.

Business

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Information Security: Personal, Business, and Global Perspectives

Explores information security fundamentals, system interconnectivity, threat types, countermeasures, and the need for organization-wide security culture.

Technology

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Organizational Theory, Leadership, and Business Performance

Explore organizational theory's three perspectives, functional structures, leadership styles, and how culture and business principles drive effective performance.

Business

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Ethical dilemmas in Boys and Girls Clubs of America

Ethics is a requirement of the society to both individuals and organizations. Ethics are applied to business and personal behaviors, and are used to determine how companies and individuals abide to policies.

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