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Lessons for Life: Corporate Crime; What Happened to those Boy Scouts?


Some of the most talented people in our society are in trouble with the law. Some are serving time in federal and state prisons. Some are waiting to be sentenced for crimes of which they have been convicted in courts of law.

A Rainbow Reminder Series Article: Big Corps Cheat, Scam Models Change, But Rip-off Devils Don't


I had been working for a major national known corporation (SCM) since turning 21. After becoming their #1 office equipment salesman in the nation, the "Big Corporation" didn't want to pay me all of the commissions that I'd earned.

Small Business Ethics


Ethics in business has become big news over the past several years. We read about the escapades of the executives at Enron, WorldCom and other major companies and shake our heads in astonishment thinking, “How could that happen.”

Rules are Not Made to be Broken


re you surprised when you read and hear about all of the corruption within business these days? I’m not. The way people act in business situations is nothing more than a reflection of how they act in their normal lives. Why would we expect anything different?

Essentials of Business Ethics


Traditionally, business ethics was considered to be a very controversial notion because even nowadays some people believe that it is a cornerstone of any future more or less prospective company’s strategy while others perceive it like an oxymoron.

How to Beat the Competition Even When They Cheat!


Did you know you can beat your competition even when they cheat? In the company that started I have been beating the competition city after city even though my competition lacks integrity and I often catch them cheating.

Is Business Behaving Badly or is the Blob of Bureaucracy to Blame?


Many US citizens believe that the corporate world is totally corrupt and of course they believe this because they have been told by the mass media hysteria on their television sets that all business people are bad?

Steps Involved In Making Your Business Competitive


These are the fundamental steps that lead a business to a path of progress and competitiveness enhancing efficiency and effectiveness of the business. There are 7 steps that are discussed below:

Is Royal Mail Another Business That Is Making It Difficult For Customers To Buy From Them


From Monday the 21st of August 2006, Royal Mail changed the rates for the postage of letters.

Poor Work Ethics Risk Future of U.S. Business, Education and Ultimately Freedom


With all of the political campaigning, a report released this fall by the Josephson Institute received very little attention and unfortunately should have been both front page news and the lead story for every major media outlet.

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.

Define Your Position: Values, Ethics & Leadership


Some call it wearing one’s heart on the sleeve; others call it wearing their emotions. If the discussion is of values and ethics, leaders must wear them openly, constantly encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to operate within values-based and ethical standards the leader expresses.

Ethics for 2006 and Beyond


There has been a lot in the news about ethics lately. Or rather about he lack of them. The headlines include students’ cheating, Congressmen lying, CEO back-dating stock options and executives spying on their boards – among other things.

Why Enron Executive Ken Lay is My Business Mentor


Every entrepreneur should have a business mentor—someone who’s been through everything that they’re going through and can share their wisdom. Whether he knows it or not, my business mentor is none other than former Enron Executive Ken Lay.

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility


Business ethics is a form of applied ethics that examines just rules and principles within a commercial context; the various moral or ethical problems that can arise in a business setting; and any special duties or obligations that apply to persons who are engaged in commerce.


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