Franchisor Ethics; Do You Have the Right to Sell Your Concept as a Franchise?

Most reasonable people will a still that if a franchisor is selling franchised outlets to the public then they have a viable business concept that is profitable. However, this may not always be the case and to assume this is risky if you are a franchise buyer.

Business and Stewardship

Is the responsibility for caring for our planet only in the hands of environmentalists? What if we all had more awareness of the issues? What if all the businesses in the world took stewardship of Earth seriously?

Fair Trade Fundamentals

You're buying coffee. One label says this roasted mountain-fresh Colombian coffee is ideal for all coffee makers. But is it ideal for the coffee bean's maker, the farmer? Your choice is empowering. When you choose fair trade, you get more than coffee; you get the opportunity to enrich someone's life.

Post-Katrina Role Of Property Insurers Threaten Consumers Nationwide

Over the next year, 43% of the U.S. population which covers 18 states can expect their policies to either be dropped by their insurance carriers or have their premiums escalate between 20% and 100%.

Ethics and Counselling Applications

The origins of ethics are related to the introduction of moral behaviour in early societies. The application of concepts such as 'right' and 'wrong', and the definition of these concepts in different environments, induced the need for a formal approach to social behaviour...

Rules are Not Made to be Broken

The way people act in business situations is nothing more than a reflection of how they act in their normal lives. When we see poor decisions being made at the top, we have to understand that these decisions are a reflection of how they act in normal situations.

Spying, Security and the Psychology of Secrets

What were they thinking? The actors in the unfortunate events at Hewlett-Packard most likely weren't thinking at all, and in fact may have been acting under the direction of their hard-wired personality preferences - traits which, in the absence of discipline or policy redirection, and in the presence of a personality-driven and divisive environment, hijacked the director's recognition of his fiduciary responsibilities and common sense. The devil didn’t make them do it, their psyches did.

Define Your Position: Values, Ethics & Leadership

Some call it wearing one's heart on their sleeve; others call it wearing one's emotions. In the discussion of values and ethics, leaders must wear them openly, constantly encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to operate within the values-based ethical standards the leader expresses. The belief system of a leader connecting to the belief system of a group of workers is critical to implementing an ethic system in which behaviors mirror values on a higher plane.

Examples of a Character Reference Letter

As a result of my time in business, I have had many excellent Examples of a Character Reference Letter. A good character reference letter is priceless to some. The people who guard well the things they say and the things they do will always get a great character reference letter.

BPO: A Sweet Seduction

Basic factor in economic development is the rate of brain formation not the employment guarantee. That’s why, the immediate challenge of the researchers and social scientist here is to delineate and explore the insecurities and vulnerabilities are so veiled in the organizational logic of the firm. The average tenure at a voice-based Indian BPO is merely 18 months and 3-4 years for the other types of business process outsourcing firms in comparison to the normal service life of 25-30 years.

Business Law - Ethic of the Business

Before you start a business, legally, you need to obtain any business licenses or permit required by law. Doing so will identify your business, protect public health and safety and help you keep track of your finances for tax purposes.

Addressing Moral Decline of American Politics - Nu Leadership Series

Examine how moral decline in politics are reflected in organizational culture as well as personal choices. Learn about the ethical decisions for leaders. Nu Leadership is a column that explores the changing workforce and social environment as it relates to leadership development.

Machiavelli: The Prince - Business Ethics

The word ‘Machiavellian’ in English is now widely referred as ‘the political doctrine of Machiavelli: any means (however unscrupulous) can be used by a ruler in order to create and maintain his autocratic government’. The book time and time again mentions that it is prudent for a ruler to use cunning and necessary evil activities, either to instigate fear among his opponents or to protect his kingdom.