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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.

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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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Sales forecasts, budgeting accuracy, and ethical risks in business planning

Sales forecasts and the budget preparation process in general, serves as a cornerstone for effective operations management. When this practice is performed with strict adherence to good business ethics it is one of the key components of the entire business planning process.

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HR management evolution in response to globalization, technology, diversity, and ethics

Changing role of HR management in response to trends in globalization, technology, diversity, e-Business, and ethics Human resources management of any organization has many functions which it continues to perform.

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The difference between personal morals and workplace ethics

Every individual is constantly presented with both moral and ethical issues in society and the workplace. This paper will address the difference between ethical and moral issues as well as the applications of each in the workplace.

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Stakeholder analysis of the MG Rover business collapse

The most important stakeholders that were affected by MG Rover's situation are represented by both internal and external parties. The company's internal stakeholders include: employees, senior managers, owners and shareholders.

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Ford's Pinto case and corporate product liability ethics

Was Ford to blame in the Pinto case? Ford's behavior regarding the development of its Pinto is an example of one of the most egregious cases of corporate callousness in American history.

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Ethical conduct and success in Al Parrish's business career

It is often heard that someone stepped on corpses to get to a higher position. The basic translation of this statement is that good things are difficult to come by and that most of the individuals in high places might have, at one time or the other, gotten their hands dirty for the greater personal…

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