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Articles & Books from Insight-Works - management and the way in which we live and work
The books and articles listed below are are intended to stimulate thought on the way in which we live and work.
From this site it is possible to read the introductory chapters of the first two books and also to read the entire text of each
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Institue of Chartered Accountants Australia website - view on ethics and corporate failure
Today the business community is
dealing with a raft of new and complex
legislation. Much of this new legislation
is a government response to major
corporate failures here and in the US,
failures that some blame not only on
poor and/or unethical mana
Book Review - really useful. "The Power of Corporate Communication"
The Power of Corporate Communication: Crafting the Voice and Image of Your
Business, by Paul A. Argenti and Janis Forman. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2002.
294 pp.
The authors of The Power of Corporate Communication: Crafting the Voice and
Image of Your Bu
A Different Kind of Courage - The New York Review of Books "Radical Hope"
Wonderful review of Jonathan Lear's book, "Radical Hope". A well-written, "philosophically sophisticated" valuable book. "As a story of courage and moral imagination, it is very powerful and moving. But it also offers the kinds of insights that would-b
CorpWatch : Trademarking Coffee: Starbucks cuts Ethiopia deal
"Just as consumers were disgusted by the fact that Air Jordans sold for $120 while Asian laborers produced the shoes in what amounted to slave labor conditions," Holt says on his website, "they will be equally disturbed by the fact that Starbucks is happy
Daniel Vasella - Realizing Rights: The Ethical Globalization Initiative (A 2004 readership survey of the Financial Times selected Dr. Vasella as the most influential European businessman of the past quarter century)
Some would argue that the support and promotion of human rights is not the business of business. But the protection of human dignity and respect for human rights are essential to sustain political stability, to encourage economic and social development a
About us - Realizing Rights: The Ethical Globalization Initiative
Realizing Rights was founded in October 2002 by Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland (1990 - 1997) and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (1997 - 2002). Our supporters include Jimmy Carter, Desmond Tutu and Musimbi Kanyoro.
FT.com / Companies / Europe - Ethical consumption makes mark on branding
Exclusive research from the Financial Times on how consumers in five of the world's leading economies believe business ethics have worsened in the past five years and are turning to "ethical consumerism" to make companies more accountable. Also rates top
Nobel Peace Prize 2006 awarded to Muhammad Yunus and the Grameen Bank
Muhammad Yunus has shown himself to be a leader who has managed to translate visions into practical action for the benefit of millions of people, not only in Bangladesh, but also in many other countries. Loans to poor people without any financial security
BBC - Radio 4 In Our Time - Philosophy Archive
Brilliant site - listening and podcasts too. Everything to do with philosophy - current and history. Everything from history of ideas, rhetoric, anarchism and cynicism to heroism imagination and averroes.
CLUB OF ROME - independent think tank on world issues
As a non-profit, non govermental organisation (NGO), it brings together scientists, economists, businessmen, international high civil servants, heads of state and former heads of state from all five continents who are convinced that the future of humankin
"No Principles. No Direction" Brilliant article on integrity in the Australian government and workforce
Essential - must read. How the llack of integrity in Australian government is leaving us ruderless - by former Liberal leader John Hewson. At once scathing and salutary. You need to type the word principles into the search box and then scr
How to be a more ethical consumer
Check this out for ideas and keep upt with what companies are really doing and how they are rated. A quick surf will uncover a host of sites dedicated to helping people consume more ethically.
The Happiness Conspiracy: our entire socio-economic system is designed to spew out citizens eternally in search of satisfaction, argues John F Schumaker. | July 2006 | New Internationalist
Is it true that total satisfaction can actually be a major obstacle to happiness? The greatest irony in the search for happiness is that it is never strictly personal. For happiness to be mature and heartfelt, it must be shared – whether by those aroun
CRIA: communication research and information design. An independent membership based organisation.
Look at this for an example of an inspiring mission statement. Scroll down to May 2006 and click on the link for the preamble to this company's constitution. Really worth doing. Ironically though, this is a company that takes pride in high quality commu
Poliitics in the Pub - politics and crime in Australia - where are the boundaries?
Tony Reeves, author of "Mr Big" talking about US crime sydnicates in Australia." Under the US-Australian free trade agreement, which came into effect just last January (2004), the trigger amount for FIRB (Foreign Investment Review Board) scrutiny went up
More on ethical business | Special reports | Guardian Unlimited
Fascinating reports and links from The Guardian (UK) on what businesses are doing right now. A great resource. Everything from Nestle to Starbucks, sweatshops to charities and ethical money.
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