Business Ethics

Business ethics are a very important aspect of its success. The problem of business ethics are being often discussed now due to the global growth of business.

Choices: Lessons from Prison - Consequences from Ethical Choices: A Daily Memoir-October 3rd

On a crisp October day in 1995, Chuck Gallagher took 23 physical steps... opened a door... and began a new experience that was life-changing. This series of articles explores that experience and the success that followed... while involving the reader in ways that could be life-altering for them. Gallagher captures the heart of the audience and defines Consequences from Ethical Choices in an honest way that deals with human emotion.

Understanding Group and Personal Ethics - Nu Leadership Series

Examine the nature of group and personal ethics in organizations. Nu Leadership is a column that explores the changing workforce and social environment as it relates to leadership development.

Where Have All The Honest Managers Gone?

Is honesty missing from management today? Does honesty have any impact on morale, productivity, employee turnover? Find out the latest research results and how a manager can apply these results on a day to day basis.

Photo ID Cards-Who Needs Them Anyway?

It may shock you to find out how many companies and even government agencies outsource their identification card needs. Is it only due to the price tag of the equipment and software needed to allow an organization to produce ID cards internally?

Revenge the Right Way!

Ever thought about getting revenge on those people who haven't supported you in the past? Read this article for a new perspective on the best type of revenge.

Ethical Choices: Spiritual Consequences

For every choice there is a consequence! In today's environment of Enron, HP and other corporate scandals we find executives facing prison time. This series of articles illustrates, in a profound way, the outcome of the choices that are made. Each segment of this series exposes the lessons learned from Gallagher's prison experience. Through it all, the reader will find, that while the experience was painful, the powerful benefits that followed have opened new doors to greater awareness and benefit to others.

Successful Collaboration; Overcome Values Based Pitfalls

When one of the alliances partners does not completely embrace the principles of Partnering, big challenges occur. This can include top-level executives or even supervisory and functional employees in departments, divisions or regions within a Partnering organization. As an example, DuPont believes that if a contractor is looking just to maximize his profits, on just one job, then Partnering with that contractor is not for DuPont because they know there will be problems in the relationship.

The Power of the Minority of One

The Minority of One can have a lot of power behind it. All you need is one person to stand up. One person to ask a question or insinuate that further discussion may be needed. Or one person to simply say no. The consequences of one person choosing not to stand up can mean the difference between fighting for what is right versus being victimized by another manipulations, intimidations and hidden agendas. Stand up, ask the necessary questions, state valid concerns and encourage others to walk through the door you have opened for them.

Capitalism is Not a Dirty Word

Exxon reported profits in excess of $39 Billion Dollars in 2006. Is it wrong for a company to make that much money?

Business Ethics-What's Happening Where We Work?

The National Business Ethics Survey (NBES) provides an overview of ethics in the workplace and the 2005 version indicates that ethical misconduct is increasing. And this is after Enron, et al. The NBES included more than 3,000 American workers and their survey showed that more than half of American workers have observed at least one type of ethical misconduct in the workplace. Yet, employee reporting of the misconduct they observe is down by 10 percent. This is cause for alarm, in my opinion, and more businesses need to be aware of what is happening with ethics at work today.

Why Do Intelligent Internet Entrepreneurs Get Involved in Such Sleazy Stuff?

Have you ever met a fairly smart person and then watch their activities in business and just wanted to puke? It certainly gives entrepreneurship a bad name. Indeed, it makes me sick to my stomach. Why do they stoop so low? Well it appears that they do it because it works and that there is a sucker born every minute and rather than having a little integrity and ethics they simply get down to the lowest common denominator and take people’s money.

The Basics Of E-mails

It's a great tool to be in touch and to widen your business. However be wary of the fine line between spamming and being persistent when sending mails. Spamming is frowned upon in most countries. If it is found by your e-mail account provider that you are guilty of this sacrilege, your account could be suspended and your outgoing e-mails could be blocked out by the the recipient's mail server, making your efforts futile