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The role of corporations in modern America from the Great Depression to the present

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Ethical risk management in finance and accounting departments

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Sylvia Banks and National Software's financial turnaround

Sylvia Banks sold 60% of the company. As a 40%stake owner, she continues to be responsible for the management of everyday business operation. Sylvia has 40% ownership of the firm.

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Employee email privacy rights in the workplace

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Corporate influence on American democratic representation and participation

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Ethical dilemmas in Roger & Me and The Insider

Ethical decision-making is a crucial segment of businesses and organizations. How ethical an organization's decisions are determines how the organization is viewed by the public. Movies do a perfect job in demonstrating how the concept of ethical decision-making plays out in the contemporary world.

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Moral rights of stockholders in corporate ownership structures

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