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“Tulipmania” in 1637: Corporate scandals have deep roots
Although Enron & Co have left many with the belief that corporate transgression is very much a thing of the present, it is worth noting that this is not the first time that the…
The business world’s latest buzzword?: CSR and what it means to you
In 1998, executives at US‐based fruit and vegetable producer Chiquita Brands Inc. were horrified to see their company splashed all over the newspapers after an under cover…
Enron: the ultimate lesson in irresponsibility: CSR left reeling from the biggest failure in US corporate history
In the words of Business Week, we occasionally witness scandals so vast that they profoundly shock our most deeply held beliefs about the honesty and integrity of corporate…
Establishing a policy for whistleblowing: Structured procedures for calling foul
Last year, for the first time since 1986, Time Magazine awarded its prestigious Person of the Year accolade to three females. Why? Because these women had the courage to speak up…
Can money and ethics mix?: Changing horizons for the accounting profession
According to a recent opinion poll conducted by the Gallup Organization measuring the honesty and ethics of different professions, business executives scored a lowly 25 percent…
Microsoft’s anti‐trust tryst: ethical implications: The dangers of monopolies and their effects on society
With more twists and turns and more ups and downs than a roller coaster ride, Microsoft’s anti‐trust case rumbles on. The latest turn? After being told that it does not have to…
Shell discovers the paradox of CSR: How can you align CSR theories with organizational realities?
Although CSR appears to be the new craze on the corporate block, history has shown that this penchant for responsibility is not necessarily as straightforward as you may think…
Is there such a thing as an ethical consumer?: CSR from a purchasing perspective
Ethics has become a cliché, Enron an everyday word and corporate governance an international obsession. Companies are being forced, quite rightly, by investors and the public to…
Corporate socialism unethically masquerades as “CSR”: The difference between being ethical, altruistic and strategic in business
In light of a slew of recent ethical infractions in business, commercial organizations are increasingly expected to exhibit ethical behavior and moral management, and rightly so…
Gazing into the CSR crystal ball: What’s on the horizon for social responsibility?
At the end of 2001 a global summit conference in San Francisco aimed to address the future role of corporate social responsibility in business. As the delegates got to grips with…
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- Miss Emma Steele