643 words

Diane Dreher's Tao of Personal Leadership and business ethics

Dreher, Diane. The Tao of Personal Leadership. Harper Business, 1996. After having written several books on applying Taoism to the modern world and to Western society, Diane Dreher offers her interpretation of how Taoist principles can be applied to business and leadership.

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875 words

John F. Killian on ethics and corporate responsibility at Verizon Business

John F. Killian was the interviewee. John F. Killian is the president of Verizon Business and an important decision maker in the company.

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Essay Undergraduate 1,025 words

Sole Proprietorship, Partnerships, and Business Liability Ethics

Explores sole proprietorships, personal guarantees, general partnerships, and franchisee liability through real case studies and ethical analysis.

Business

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716 words

Organizational culture, diversity, communication, and ethics in business

Organizational culture refers to the collective attitudes and values that characterize business organizations. Organizational behavior refers to the manner in which business organizations implement and manifest the various elements of their organizational culture (Robbins & Judge, 2009).

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Reflection Paper Graduate 1,450 words

Self-Assessment, Career Goals, and Ethics in Business Education

A professional reflection on personality assessments, terminal degree aspirations, business ethics in education, and a career strategy for the federal Senior Executive Service.

Career

~8 min read

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801 words

Contract breach, self-interest, and business ethics analysis

Group A: The situation with the journalist reflects on the ethical implications of a contract. A contract is an agreement, and is legally binding. Under law, there are provisions for how and when a contract may be broken -- a more lucrative offer from a competitor is unlikely to be among these.

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Essay Undergraduate 1,167 words

Mattel's Ethical Business Practices and Corporate Responsibility

Examine Mattel Inc.'s commitment to business ethics, consumer safety, employee welfare, and corporate social responsibility across global operations.

Business

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Case Study Undergraduate 725 words

Starbucks Ethics: Layoffs, Fair Trade, and Brand Values

Analyzes Starbucks' key ethical issues including recession-era layoffs, fair trade practices, and alternatives for handling workforce reductions responsibly.

Ethics

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Reflection Paper Undergraduate 1,393 words

Why Unethical Business Practices Deter a Career in Business

A student essay reflecting on unethical corporate scandals—from tainted milk to bailout bonuses—and their impact on career choices in business.

Ethics

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Essay Undergraduate 763 words

Bribery Ethics: Pegasus International's China Market Dilemma

Examines whether Pegasus International should pay bribes to enter China's market, analyzing cultural relativism, the FCPA, and ethical decision-making.

Ethics

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