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Being an Ethical Business in a Corrupt Environment

Harvard Business

Our research in Egypt , Zimbabwe , and India shows that organizations should view the prospect of building a strong ethical reputation in such environments as an opportunity, and consider the costs of resisting corruption as an investment in building such a reputation. Ethics Can Be a Differentiator.

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When Competition Between Coworkers Leads to Unethical Behavior

Harvard Business

At the same time, the need to win can blind us to ethical considerations. In one study, we asked 164 MBA students to read a hypothetical scenario (based on a true story) about an investment banker facing an ethical dilemma, and to estimate the likelihood that this banker would indulge in unethical behavior.

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Flourishing in a Social Enterprise World

Tom Spencer

Your employer operates with the express aim of benefiting members of the community and reinvests all profits to further its social aims. Imagine waking up in a world where you feel positive and motivated about going to work, knowing that your work provides value to customers in a way that is sustainable and responsible.

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The Importance of a Consistent Workplace Culture

LSA Global

Is there an ethical code that guides our behavior and tells us right from wrong? Use these four questions to assess your cultures influence on how constructive debate and commitment play out: When disagreements occur, do people work hard to achieve “win-win” solutions? Is there a clearly defined culture ?

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Can Lean Manufacturing Put an End to Sweatshops?

Harvard Business

Workers specialize in simple, highly routinized operations. They are incentivized to complete operations as quickly as possible. Operations in a Connected World. The initiative sought to improve manufacturing operations — to deliver high-quality products in relatively small batches and on shorter production deadlines.

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Why Mass Migration Is Good for Long-Term Economic Growth

Harvard Business

Higher diversity is therefore associated with lower productivity, which inhibits the capacity of the economy to operate efficiently. At the same time, diversity in societal norms, customs, and ethics can nurture technological innovation and the diffusion of new ideas, and thus the production of a greater variety of goods and services.

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International Standards for Management Consulting

Effective Managers

adherence to an enforceable Code of Ethics). The checklists embedded in ISO 20700 provide a common framework within which to hold constructive, open conversations with prospects/clients about the intended/proposed service, better ensuring success and satisfaction by clients.