Business ethics and social responsibility Books

In today's business world, understanding and supporting understudied groups is vital to maintain workplace diversity, safety, and ethics as well as promote a positive work environment. Communication within a business is a key aspect of ensuring these...

Currently, there are several divergent and convergent understandings of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as the term continues to evolve and expand. A number of scholars, practitioners, and international bodies have attempted to define the concept,...

The outset of the 21st century was replete with numerous corruption scandals and a financial crisis, which spawned inquiry into the goals, stances, and curricula of business schools. Such concerns were bolstered by a seeming ethical disorientation by...

The study of e-adoption focuses on the implementation and use of the Internet and Internet-based technologies for personal and business activities. This field has become increasingly relevant due to the increased reliance upon the Internet among...

"I've learned from nearly everyone I've crossed paths with. YPO brings out the best in those who join."-David Krane, CEO and managing partner at Google Ventures"If you can demonstrate from the inside out how well an inclusive environment works, it sets...

 This book is an invaluable resource for any creative with a great business idea. Starting your own business does not need to be a complicated and daunting process and serial entrepreneur, Dragon’s Den investor and business educator...

The image of modern corporations has been shaped by a focus on profits over people and the environment, but this approach to capitalism is no longer viable. We are at an inflection point where business must take the lead in healing the crises of our...

Read the amazing story of a business owner who had just lost $45,000 because of a conflict between team members, and who had no idea how to prevent that in the future. But in his darkest hour fortune hit him in the form of a text message from a friend .....

Beyond Exchange: Revisiting Leadership as a Relationship emerged in response to scholarly calls to steer away from the 'exchange' rhetoric and 'give-and-take' conceptualizations in the study of leader-follower interactions and instead shift the focus to...

My intention with these 11 looks into Confidence comes from a continuous aim to help people reinvent and reinforce a vertical mindset. I believe in your potential and your being open to the possibilities of what you can manifest after embracing...

Influence is an hourly act. Positive or negative; we all crave guidance in one fashion or another. We glance to our parents, we look to our coaches, and we turn to our teachers for reassurance and for counseling. We desire the pats on the back, the...

Unlock the mysteries of existence with Mindfucks: Navigating Philosophy and Ethics in Everyday Life. This transformative exploration delves deep into the origins of philosophy and ethics, challenging traditional views with thought-provoking concepts like...

Sports play a significant role in society, as they are a multilevel field of interest. Nonetheless, a major problem that has been undermining the field is the rise of issues surrounding integrity. Indeed, major scandals of corruption have been disclosed,...

Alongside increasing demands for transparency and accountability, business governance is transforming due to decades of economic turmoil, regulatory reform, and technological change. There is now a holistic approach to this concept, as it is no longer...

In every culture, ethos is an important aspect of life as it informs opinions on nearly everything from law to religion. However, while the existence of ethos may be universal, the details often vary from culture to culture. Ethical Standards and...

Business retains a large influence over the progression of society. Thus, shared goals among corporations could lead to a larger positive impact on the resilience of social and economic expansions. Value Sharing for Sustainable and Inclusive Development...

Large corporations operating on an international scale require honest business practices. It is imperative for corporations to conduct activities in an ethical manner, while also attaining effective economic growth. Globalization and the Ethical...

Responsible behaviors in the realm of business continue to remain a crucial component of organizational development. By exploring core aspects of contemporary corporate strategies, businesses can create more value in social welfare initiatives. CSR 2.0...

Various industries in modern society can contribute to many different sustainable development initiatives. By implementing better processes for resource usage and its impacts, businesses can play a vital role in creating a cleaner environment. Ethics and...

In the modern era, businesses have developed a complex relationship with the society surrounding them. While the effects of business activity are clearly seen, their direct impact varies from country to country. Comparative Perspectives on Global...

POINTERS in Proverbs is a collection of essays from Jim's 2000-to-present "blog" to a number of his West POINTER classmates (and others). Leaders and aspiring leaders along with anyone desiring to live life with excellence will find value in these...

This volume brings together the most up to date analyses of civil society in Africa from the best scholars and researchers working on the subject. Being the first of its kind, it casts a panoramic look at the African continent, drawing out persisting, if...

While the field of management has developed as a research discipline over the last century, until the early 1990s there was essentially no acknowledgement that the human spirit plays an important role in the workplace. Over the past twenty years, the...

The critical tradition in accounting historiography has come to occupy a prominent place in the discipline's academic scholarship. Some critical literature has confronted the responsibility of accounting and accountants in precipitating contemporary...

The Personal Change ToolkitWe are overwhelmed by changes. Changes we feel we need to make to ourselves to be more efficient, effective, energetic, and nicer to be around. Changes that others inflict on us as they pursue their agendas. Changes to the...

The book Mastering anti-corruption - The practitioners' view is aimed at presenting different ways and modes of mastering anti-corruption in selected countries. By showing examples and cases the authors of particular chapters would like to emphasize...

The book Mastering anti-corruption - The practitioners' view is aimed at presenting different ways and modes of mastering anti-corruption in selected countries. By showing examples and cases the authors of particular chapters would like to emphasize...

As mass global and social media communications spread across the globe, we are seeing a need for a change in the way we approach issues of political and economic development. The effects of these growing communications are that, on the one hand, we see...

This book analyses key theoretical influences on Indian culture in a business context. It shows the interactions between indigenous culture and workplace ethics which is increasingly being populated by multinational corporations. It discusses how the...

This book presents a comprehensive account of more than 200 years of controversy on the classical theories of value and distribution. The author focuses on four, perhaps most critical classics - Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations, David Ricardo's Principles...

"B corporations are a new kind of business that balance purpose and profit. This community of leaders-now numbering over 4,000-is driving a global movement of people using business as a force for good. The inspirational leaders and engaging stories in...

"From Idea to Enterprise: A Comprehensive Guide for Starting Your Own Business" by B. Pily is your essential roadmap to entrepreneurial success. Whether you're a first-time entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this comprehensive guide provides...

This handbook is based on a comprehensive analysis of 91 business processes performed by design professionals.It identifies 900+ activities in these processes that, if performed correctly, will enable significant improvements in the quality of...

Bachelorarbeit aus dem Jahr 2017 im Fachbereich BWL - Unternehmensethik, Wirtschaftsethik, , Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Das Ziel dieser Arbeit soll es sein einen Überblick über die Umweltethik und in weiterer Folge in Verbindung mit Unternehmen zu geben...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2007 im Fachbereich BWL - Unternehmensethik, Wirtschaftsethik, , Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Die zunehmende internationale Ausdehnung wirtschaftlicher Aktivitäten birgt zahlreiche Chancen, z. B. weltweit besseren Zugang zu und...

The main objective is testing the application of a multi-level framework in order to reveal the ecological influences on human behavior and decision-making processes that impact social and economic development. It is also tested whether a multi-level...

The shipping industry is run by people and for people. Thus, the main element in shipping is the human element - the mariners at all levels. Since the human element aboard vessels - being in and coping with a very special environment - is the crucial...

India's rural BPO guru Pradeep Nevatia joins with New York-based hedge fund investor Rahul Nevatia to present the until-now abstract concept of abundance through an innovative managing by ethics (MBE) framework that uncompromisingly connects individual...

Gold winner of the AXIOM Business Book Award in the category of Philanthropy, Non-Profit, Sustainability. Please see: http://www.axiomawards.com/77/award-winners/2017-winnersConsumerism promises a shortcut to a 'better' life through the...

COME OUT! es una guía honesta y audaz que pretende empoderar y confrontar la nueva generación de líderes y miembros de las organizaciones, impulsándolos a pensar fuera del molde que por años ha creado la sociedad. Argumenta abiertamente que la...

This 2nd edition of Executive Ethics provides a variety of contemporary and timely readings squarely focused on the ethical dilemmas and challenges faced by today's C-suite executives. In addition to identifying these dilemmas and challenges, the...