Business ethics and social responsibility Books

Book SynopsisCorporate social responsibility has been defined as ''the responsibility of enterprises for their impacts on society''. Is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) just window dressing or is it a contradiction in terms? In this Very Short Introduction, Jeremy Moon shows that CSR holds much more value than it first appears, and shows how it has come of age in recent years. Illustrating the sorts of CSR investments companies make, the ways in which they practice CSR, and the challenges this brings, Moon considers how the principles migrated from their US roots to become a global business phenomenon. Exploring the place of CSR in different economic, social, political, and managerial contexts, this short guide considers the many positives, but also challenges, that CSR can present for companies, societies, and governments worldwide. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Table of Contents1. An idea whose time has come ; 2. The company level ; 3. National and international developments ; 4. The socialization of markets ; 5. CSR and new governance ; 6. Critical perspectives ; 7. Prospects and reflections ; Further reading ; Index

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Book SynopsisJason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, the authors of the New York Times bestseller Rework, are back with a manifesto to combat all your modern workplace worries and fears.It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work is a direct successor to Rework, the instant bestseller that showed readers a new path to working effectively. Now Fried and Heinemeier Hansson have returned with a new strategy for the ideal company culture what they call the calm company. It is a direct attack on the chaos, anxiety and stress that plagues millions of workplaces and billions of people working their day jobs.Working to breaking point with long hours, excessive workload, and a lack of sleep have become a badge of honour for many people these days, when it should be a mark of stupidity. This isn't just a problem for large organisations; individuals, contractors and solopreneurs are burning themselves out in the very same way. As the authors reveal, the answer isn't more hours. Rather, it's less waste and fewer things that induce distraction, always-on anxiety and stress.It is time to stop celebrating crazy and start celebrating calm.Fried and Hansson have the proof to back up their argument. Calm has been the cornerstone of their company's culture since Basecamp began twenty years ago. Destined to become the management guide for the next generation, It Doesn''t Have to Be Crazy at Work is a practical and inspiring distillation of their insights and experiences. It isn't a book telling you what to do. It's a book showing you what they've doneand how any manager or executive no matter the industry or size of the company, can do it too.Trade Review‘This book is funny, well written and iconoclastic and by far the best thing on management published this year.’ – The Economist

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis is a superior work, particularly considering that it is an edited volume. All the articles are first-rate, and the four-part arrangement advances the argument organically...Highly recommended. Lower- and upper-division undergraduates. Graduate students, faculty, and professionals. Students in two-year technical programs. General readers. * J. A. Stever, CHOICE *This landmark collection offers a first-rate introduction to the ethical challenges of artificial intelligence. Wide-ranging, accessible, and authoritative, it will be an essential guide to some of the most important issues of our time. * Huw Price, University of Cambridge *In a world that too often asks 'Can we?' without asking 'Should we?', this exciting collection confronts us with some of the best new thinking on the ethics of AI. From the moral status of machine learning systems to algorithmic bias, it is bound to shape future discussions of this most important topic. * Michael Patrick Lynch, University of Connecticut *This volume is ideal for anyone who wants a comprehensive introduction to the ethical issues surrounding the design and use of AI technologies. Dr. S. Matthew Liao provides an outstanding collaborative exchange between AI researchers and philosophers. I have no doubt that it will become required reading in courses on AI and ethics. * Tina Eliassi-Rad, Northeastern University *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsList of ContributorsA Short Introduction to the Ethics of Artificial IntelligencePart I: Building Ethics Into Machines 1. Machine Morality: Building or Learning2. The Use and Abuse of the Trolley Problem: Self Driving Cars, Innocent Threats, and the Distribution of Harm3. The Moral Psychology of AI and the Ethical Opt-Out Problem4. Modeling and Reasoning with Preferences and Ethical Priorities in AI Systems5. Computational Law, Symbolic Discourse, and the AI ConstitutionPart II: The Near Future of Artificial Intelligence 6. Planning for Mass Unemployment: Precautionary Basic Income7. Autonomous Weapons and the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence8. Near Term Artificial Intelligence and the Ethical Matrix9. The Ethics of Artificial SexualityPart III: Long-Term Impact of Superintelligence10. Public Policy and Superintelligent AI: A Vector Field Approach11. Artificial Intelligence: A Binary Approach12. Alignment for Advanced Machine Learning Systems13. Moral Machines: From Value Alignment to Embodied Virtue14. Machine Learning ValuesPart IV: Artificial Intelligence, Consciousness, and Moral Status15. How to Catch an AI Zombie: Testing for Consciousness in Machines16. Designing AI with Rights, Consciousness, Self-Respect, and Freedom17. The Moral Status and Rights of Artificial IntelligenceIndex

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Book SynopsisA Financial Times Book of the Year 2020! Should companies be run for profit or purpose? In this ground-breaking book, acclaimed finance professor and TED speaker Alex Edmans shows it''s not an either-or choice. Drawing from real-life examples spanning industries and countries, Edmans demonstrates that purpose-driven businesses are consistently more successful in the long-term. But a purposeful company must navigate difficult trade-offs and take tough decisions. Edmans provides a roadmap for company leaders to put purpose into practice, and overcome the hurdles that hold many back. He explains how investors can discern which companies are truly purposeful and how to engage with them to unleash value for both shareholders and society. And he highlights the role that citizens can play in reshaping business to improve our world. This edition has been thoroughly updated to include the pandemic, the latest research, and new insights on how to make purpose a reality.Trade Review'I do not know whether capitalism is in crisis. But I do know Alex Edmans' superb book makes the case, compellingly and comprehensively, for a radical rethink of how companies operate and indeed why they exist. It is the definitive account of the analytical case for responsible business, but is at the same time practical and grounded in real business experience. It is a tour de force.' Andy Haldane, Chief Economist, Bank of England'Politicians are calling for large companies to be regulated or split up. In this compelling book Alex Edmans argues that there is indeed a problem with corporate behavior but that the solution may be simpler: change corporate purpose so that companies focus on growing the pie rather than grabbing more of it. Edmans's arguments are a powerful and persuasive antidote to much of the conventional wisdom about the corporate world.' Oliver Hart, 2016 Nobel Laureate in Economics'This is a brilliant and timely book, taking the business case for responsible capitalism to a whole new level. Edmans provides a rigorous, evidence-based approach, exploring numerous angles around how businesses can (and, as he shows, must) combine profit-seeking with purpose as well as the role investors and other stakeholders can play in driving a genuine win-win approach. He tackles counter-arguments head-on and has the courage to expose examples of virtue-signalling that falsely discredit responsible businesses. Citing case studies collated over decades, it's a great read, too, offering fascinating examples well beyond the usual suspects. Grow the Pie really has the power to convince the sceptics as well as encourage advocates consider new ways to embed the approach further in their businesses.' Dame Helena Morrissey, financier and founder of the 30% Club'This is a must-read book for anyone interested in reforming capitalism - particularly in its role of serving wider society. The book is grounded in academic evidence, but the ideas are highly practical, and recognize the need for business to be profitable as well as purposeful. Most companies have inspiring mission statements; Edmans provides a concrete framework for translating them into actual practice. He does not shy away from acknowledging the challenges with running a purpose-driven company - balancing multiple objectives, achieving investor buy-in, and making decisions where the key criteria cannot be quantified. Instead, he tackles them head-on, giving clear guidelines on how to navigate tough decisions, which he illustrates with powerful examples.' Dominic Barton, former Global Managing Partner of McKinsey'The quest to encourage companies to adopt positive values, for the benefit of all stakeholders, sometimes seems long on vision and short on firepower. Edmans, a finance professor, provides plenty of ammunition to support the idea that visionary leaders can expand the whole 'pie' in pursuit of purpose and profit.' Andrew Hill, Financial Times, Best Books of 2020'This is an original and important book that will help transform how business sees itself - and how we see business. Alex Edmans in his passionate advocacy of 'Pieconomics' challenges us all to adopt a mindset and unity of purpose in which all business actions contribute to pie growing. The implications are radical and far-reaching. Read it: it will challenge how you think.' Will Hutton, Principal of Hertford College, Oxford and Observer columnist'In Grow the Pie, Alex Edmans has provided us with a valuable contribution to contemporary thinking about how business can be a force for good in society. His thought-provoking, often contrarian, ideas are rigorously logical, delving beneath the superficial analyses we often see, which assume correlation implies causation. And Alex's engaging storytelling brings the principles of 'Pieconomics' to life with examples of prominent business people - not just those who understand the benefits of growing the pie - but also those who don't.' Sir James G. M. Wates, Chairman of Wates Group'Alex Edmans has done a great service to society by showing that business doesn't have to be a zero-sum game if we focus more on growing the pie rather than maximizing our slice of it. This is capitalism with a human face.' Andrew Lo, Massachusetts Institute of Technology'Just as Freakonomics encouraged readers to look beyond the conventional wisdom that underlies many public policies, now Professor Alex Edmans introduces the concept of Pieconomics. In Grow the Pie, he challenges popular rhetoric that the free enterprise system is broadly detracting from society. Instead, through many and varied examples, he offers an alternate lens through which we can interpret what constitutes responsible business. In this thoroughly readable book, Edmans debunks mythologies about corporate behavior and offers a new vocabulary by which we can have principled discussions about the role of business in society.  A 'must read' for leaders in government, business and the media that reports on both.' Paula Rosput, Reynolds, Director of GE, BP, and BAE'This book is a must-read for asset owners, fund managers and for the boards and executives who lead business enterprise. It provides evidence-based analysis and guidance on how the influence of well-designed stewardship can yield benefit in terms of both financial returns for savers and investors and returns for all stakeholders in a way that benefits society as a whole.' Sir David Walker, former Chairman of Barclays and Morgan Stanley International, author of the Walker Review'Alex Edmans has produced rigorous evidence that the choice between people and profits is a false dichotomy. Now he makes his work accessible to a broader audience and explains how it's possible to overcome the tradeoffs that hold so many leaders and companies back.' Adam Grant, author of Originals and Give and Take and host of the TED podcast WorkLife'This uplifting book provides powerful examples, as well as evidence, that socially responsible businesses generate even higher long term profits than corporations focused on short term profit maximisation. Value is created particularly in new economy enterprises by employee purpose, creation of brand and reputation which drives customer preference. The findings reflects my own real world experiences of striving for business excellence across the global LifeSciences industry.' David Pyott, former Chairman and CEO of Allergan'Finance Professor Alex Edmans defines his purpose in life as 'to use rigorous research to influence the practice of business.' This book, Grow the Pie, demonstrates his manifest success in fulfilling that purpose. Edmans mobilizes evidence - not anecdotes - to make a case, both accessible and compelling, for policies and practices that increase the value available for all stakeholders versus simply and simplistically maximizing profit. Edmans' critical contribution is to reframe arguments about business and capitalism from an all too prevalent short-term zero-sum game to collaborative games where, over time, all can benefit.' Bill Janeway, Warburg Pincus'Alex Edmans provides robust evidence against the claim that businesses must choose between shareholder value and social responsibility. Although there are trade-offs, there is no single trade-off. What is good for shareholders can be good for society: evidence matters.' Baroness Onora O'Neill, University of CambridgeTable of ContentsIntroduction; How to read this book; Part I. Why Grow the Pie? Introducing the Idea: 1. The pie-growing mentality: a new approach to business that works for both investors and society; 2. Growing the pie doesn't aim to maximise profits – but often does: freeing a company to take more investments, ultimately driving its success: 3. Growing the pie doesn't mean growing the enterprise: three principles to guide trade-offs and which projects to turn down; 4. Does pieconomics work?: data – not wishful thinking – shows that companies can both do good and do well; Part II. What Grows the Pie? Exploring the Evidence: 5. Incentives: rewarding long-term value creation while deterring short-term gaming; 6. Stewardship: the value of engaged investors that both support and challenge management; 7. Repurchases: investing with restraint, releasing resources to create value elsewhere in society; Part III. How to Grow the Pie? Putting it into practice: 8. Enterprises: the power of purpose and how to make it real; 9. Investors: turning stewardship from a policy into a practice; 10. Citizens: how individuals can act and shape business, rather than be acted upon; Part IV. The Bigger Picture: 11. Growing the pie more widely: win-win thinking at the national and personal levels; Conclusion; Action items; Appendix; Acknowledgements; Endnotes; Index.

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Book SynopsisTrust. Loyalty. Friendship. These were once the building blocks of good business relationships. Today, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to know whom to trust. How do we protect ourselves and our business interests from the unethical behaviours of others? Why doesn’t intuition serve as the best guide for detecting unethical strategies? Concern about falling victim to the tactics of unethical strategies is widespread. The authors connect time-honoured ethical principles to real-world cases and offer the building blocks and counter-strategies you need to fight greed: Knowing the five strategies of greed, and learning how to recognize them. Learning how trust really works, and being able to develop the skill of trusting with discernment. Applying, and being able to communicate, concrete, ethical rules. Ethics and Hidden Greed will reassure readers that while unethical strategies may have increased in sophistication and grown harder to detect in recent years, there are still only five categories of these behaviours. The authors will demonstrate how to recognize the patterns employed by greedy players and provide tactics for combatting all of them.Trade ReviewI find the argument in this book highly interesting. It may apply to the general public or find use in academic environments. This text is a seminal work in understanding the evolution of commercial greed, casting sunshine on less-than-ethical behaviors by applying the Cambridge Platonist ethical approach. Finally, it shows why unethical strategies are ultimately value debasing. -- Professor Raul L. Katz, Columbia University, New York.The world continues to change, raising questions about ethics, which perhaps we do not even know to ask. This provocative book reminds us, especially those whose faith leads them to seek a just society, to constantly keep vigil in the emerging corporate and technological world. -- The Rev Richard Witt, Executive Director, Rural & Migrant Ministry. Former Chaplain at Vassar College. In 2022 Richard was named by the City and State of New York as one of its top 100 faith leaders.Most commercial enterprises sometimes deploy greedy and unethical tactics – knowingly or unknowingly. This text is seminal work in understanding the evolution of commercial greed, its sources, root causes, and even intergenerational sources. The authors focus on the often-unethical methods, tactics, and traps deployed by commercial enterprises to seize excess rent from unsuspecting buyers. The book casts sunshine on less-than-ethical behaviors by providing examples and a clear framework. This offers buyers insight and counter-tactics to avoid being cheated. This work helps to find the path between ethical and strategically sound tactics and those that are short-term, unethical. It shows why unethical strategies are ultimately value debasing. That is true increasingly as soulless technologies such as AI and powerful tech monopolies fall into the heavy gravitational pull of greed. As a result, ethical leadership is needed more than ever. -- Daniel E. Aks, President and CEO, Undertone, Inc. and before that, Chairman and CEO, Antenna International.Unethical and greedy behavior can be found in the market, and within companies. I have found that many companies are not aware of all material unethical behavior by employees, until it becomes a legal liability. This book shows how to spot unethical behaviors which have evolved to be less obvious, and so harder to detect. This is requisite knowledge for attorneys-- and particularly corporate counsel. Finally, the authors have shown how classic ethics are a tool which can go beyond legal guidelines, and result in fairer, more profitable and humane practices. A must-read. -- Bruce Cranner, Partner at Talley, Anthony, Hughes and Knight, Member of the Louisiana Bar, Board Member, Louisiana Association of Defense, Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel, Hearing Officer for Louisiana Board of Dentistry. Former Board Member National Foundation for Judicial Excellence.The authors have surveyed the evolution of two important technologies: Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality, in sufficient depth to identify some of the potential ethical and criminal threats posed. The book applies traditional rules of ethics to form a weapon against (sometimes covert) unethical and criminal threats to corporate governance. -- Pritish Purohit, Group Head of Information Security at NinjaVan (Singapore).This book ties together practical advice with ethical and organizational psychology. The authors outline how forms of greed drive behavior, and how different titles within a company have very different motivations: some are there to grow revenues, others are there to defend the company from financial and ethical misbehavior. Well worth a look for any CFO or manager who wants to uphold ethical standards. -- Julio Zamora, Chief Financial Officer, North American Development Bank.Table of ContentsI. Introduction What to expect of this book II. Hidden Greed Chapter 1. Greed and Stealth Chapter 2. The Torn Fabric of Trust Chapter 3. Ethics and Entitlement III. Technology and Ethics Chapter 4. Artificial Intelligence(AI) and Ethics Chapter 5. Ethics for Virtual Worlds IV. Society and Greed Chapter 6. Intangibles, Piracy and Shapeshifters Chapter 7. Ethics, Humans and Lobsters Chapter 8. Generational Ethics Chapter 9. What Is Greed Having For Lunch? V. Ethical Strategy Chapter 10. Greed Fights Back! Chapter 11 Stupidity and Ethics VI. Ethical Leadership Chapter 12. Ethics in the Boardroom Chapter 13. Success through Ethics Chapter 14. Ethics and the Apocalypse Appendix Excerpt of Prof. More’s Enchiridion Ethicum

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Book SynopsisThe first of its kind, this comprehensive interdisciplinary textbook in Business and Human Rights (BHR) connects and integrates themes, discussions, and issues in BHR from both legal and non-legal perspectives, and provides a solid foundation for cross-disciplinary conversations. It equips students, teachers, and scholars with the necessary knowledge to navigate and advance evolving BHR debates, and fosters a thorough understanding of the academic foundations, evolving policy spaces, and practical approaches in BHR. Short cases throughout translate conceptual insights into practical solutions. Study, reflection, and discussion questions help readers to consolidate and synthesize their understanding of the material and provide stimulating frameworks for debate in the classroom and beyond. The book features a collection of online resources to support students and instructors in their preparation for courses and assignments.Trade Review'This is an impressive book for its ability to offer a very substantial depth of understanding of a variety of disciplines, with a special focus on business ethics. It includes insightful scholarly analysis across the breadth and complexity of the business and human rights to careful clarifications of key terminologies and providing case study prompts for further study. It engages with important debates, critiques and practical business considerations in this fast-evolving field. This is all done in a way which is clearly structured, accessible and engaging.' Robert McCorquodale, Professor of International Law and Human Rights, University of Nottingham'This timely book fills a significant gap. It is the first truly interdisciplinary textbook on business and human rights. Written by one of the world's leading authorities in the field, it offers a rich and engaging account of one of the most vibrant fields contemporary national and international law and policy. Tracing the field from its historical roots in the 1990s it takes the reader masterfully through the main conceptual issues and significant legal and policy developments, offering throughout a strong analytical and critical eye on the subject. I recommend Prof. Wettstein's book unreservedly.' Peter Muchlinski, Professor of International Commercial Law, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London'This book offers an accessible but rigorous and critical treatment of key debates, controversies, milestones and remaining challenges in the business and human rights field. Professor Wettstein successfully bridges the divide between legal and non-legal perspectives and provides readers an insightful overview of the past, present and future of the business and human rights journey. This book will be an invaluable resource for established as well as emerging scholars, researchers and practitioners interested in exploring the interface between business and human rights.' Surya Deva, Macquarie Law School, Macquarie University, Sydney, AustraliaTable of ContentsPreface; Boxes; 1. Introduction: learning and unlearning business and human rights; Part I. Foundations; 2. BHR: emergence and history of a movement; 3. A brief introduction of human rights; Part II. Setting the scene; 4. Corporate human rights violations: direct and indirect; 5. Corporate human rights violations: overview of issues; Part III. Corporate human rights responsibility; 6. Justification of corporate human rights responsibility; 7. Nature and extent of corporate human rights responsibility; 8. Operationalizing and implementing human rights responsibility at the corporate level; Part IV. Corporate human rights accountability; 9. Transnational governance and corporate human rights accountability: preliminary questions and foundational issues; 10. The un guiding principles on BHR: foundations, contemplations, critique; 11. Further international soft-law standards and voluntary initiatives; 12. Home state solutions; 13. International law-based solutions; Part V. Selected industries and emerging discussions; 14. Industry-specific issues and challenges; 15. Emerging discussions and narratives; 16. Conclusion: building back better; Helpful online resources and blogs on business and human rights; References of court cases; Glossary; Bibliography; Index.

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Book SynopsisThe ebook edition of this title is Open Access and freely available to read online. Attaining the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal of Good Health and Well-Being focuses on Sustainable Development Goal number three (SDG#3): prioritising the emotional and physical health of humans around the world. Examining family businesses in Germany, Malaysia, Mexico, and Australia, each case study presents a unique perspective from their respective country, analysing how SDG#3 translates into ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all. The case studies presented generate insights and key takeaways into the role of family businesses in fostering safety and equality in healthcare systems and infrastructure across the globe. The United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 Goals pledged by 193 nations in 2015 which would help engender an improved, fairer, and more sustainable world – one in which ‘no one is left behind’. The SDGs are a call to action, to develop innovative solutions to the most complex, societal, and environmental global challenges. In Family Businesses on a Mission, series editors Naomi Birdthistle and Rob Hales bring together international case studies to illustrate how family businesses can attain the UN 2030 SDGs. Accessible to those working in the field beyond academia – such as family business practitioners, family business owners, government and policymakers, members of NGOs, business associations and philanthropic centres – this book series equally appeals to those with a general interest in entrepreneurship and business.Table of ContentsChapter 1. The Sustainable Development Goal – SDG#3 Good Health & Well-Being; Rob Hales and Naomi Birdthistle Chapter 2. The Family Business – Meaning and Contribution to Global Economies; Naomi Birdthistle and Rob Hales Chapter 3. Germany: The Platzl Hotels – Where Munich's Heart Beats for the Health of Its Employees; Markus Pillmayer and Nicolai Scherle Chapter 4. Malaysia: Healthy & Graceful Ageing for All – Noble Care Malaysia Sendirian Berhad (Sdn Bhd); Shaista Noor and Filzah Md Isa Chapter 5. Drugmex, the Family-Owned Company Which Delivered the First COVID-19 Vaccine to Mexico; Josephine Igoe, Alejandro (Alec) Delaney, and Deborah Mireles Chapter 6. Australia: Advancing Health and Sustainability: The Case of Plant Doctor; Rachel Perkins

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Book SynopsisA timely, must-have guide to understanding and overcoming bias in the workplace, from the experts at FranklinCovey. Unconscious bias affects everyone. It can look like the disappointment of an HR professional when a candidate for a new position asks about maternity leave. It can look like preferring the application of a red brick university graduate over one from a state school. It can look like assuming a man is more entitled to speak in a meeting than his female junior colleague. Ideal for every manager who wants to understand and move past their own preconceived ideas, Unconscious Bias explains that bias is the result of mental shortcuts, our likes and dislikes, and is a natural part of the human condition. And what we assume about each other and how we interact with one another has vast effects on our organisational success - especially in the workplace. Teaching you how to overcome unconscious bias, this book provides more than thirtTrade Review“People matter! Every person has bias. Thus, bias matters. We must recognize that bias is a fact of life and that it must be addressed—within ourselves as well as with others. Authors Fuller, Murphy, and Chow have written a profound book that practically informs and educates while providing helpful tools to recognize and address bias. They show how to adjust our paradigms, setting us up for success—personally, professionally, and as a society.” —Cynt Marshall, CEO of the Dallas Mavericks "Never has a book been more timely than The Leader's Guide to Unconscious Bias is today. Leaders, executives, team members—we need this book to lift the human experience. Read it, put it into practice, and share it with others. Thank you to these three authors for giving us a clear path forward and the tools to help us address our bias." —Greg Moore, partner at Deke Digital and former cochair of the Pulitzer Prize Board “Seldom has a book been more needed for the success of our organizations and society! Leaders who choose to discover their unconscious bias will be positioned to significantly increase the trust within their teams and in their leadership. This valuable book lays out a tangible and useful process for any leader to both understand and take action on their bias.” —Stephen M. R. Covey, New York Times bestselling author of The Speed of Trust and Smart Trust "If you care deeply about what is going on in the world right now and how it applies to your work team and organization, this book is required reading. Making a better workplace starts with your own actions and accountability. The Leader's Guide to Unconscious Bias is a must-read to learn how to take action and improve the workplace for everyone." —Slyvia Acevedo, CEO, rocket scientist, STEM leader, and author "The world is asking for leaders with growth mindsets, who are willing to do the hard work of building more inclusive teams and organizations. This book will help you answer the call." —Stedman Graham, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and leadership coach "A useful toolkit for organizations looking to face institutional- and individual-level unconscious bias....Fuller’s tone is encouraging without letting readers off the hook, and she provides a plethora of tools for nurturing diversity and inclusion....As those familiar with the FranklinCovey brand are likely to expect, this is a clearheaded, no-nonsense approach to addressing bias in all the places it may be found." —Publishers Weekly "Each chapter contains data, observations, and anecdotes, and ends with helpful exercises for readers to reflect on the way bias has shaped their perceptions, values, and beliefs....This timely book is full of opportunities for leaders and employees to rethink how to address and mitigate bias mistreatments in the workplace." —Booklist, starred review "The authors speak from experience and provide solid advice for improving how we work (and live) together. Will appeal to a broad readership, particularly managers looking to add to their leadership toolbox, but also anyone who wants to check in on and work through their own unconscious bias." —Library Journal “Central to Fuller, Murphy and Chow’s fundamental thesis is the inescapable notion that overcoming our inherent biases will allow us (and our organizations) to perform at a much higher level…[The book] is exceptionally applications-oriented, with case studies, activities and various inventories/assessments that give the reader heightened insight into their attitudes and behaviors – and how to modify both for personal enrichment and organizational efficacy…Highly recommended." —The Bowling Green Daily News "A thoroughly important book for leaders and readers of all stages in business. Unconscious bias is something we all have to contend with and...and the first step is awareness. This book will be important for years to come and will be a resource that many people will come to value, read, refer back to, and assign to others in their organizations. Superb, thorough work!" —Book Pal, 2020 Outstanding Works of Literature (OWL) Award

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Book SynopsisRobert Zafft presents the too-often abstract language of business ethics in straight-forward language, laying out two themes commonly ignored: in the real world, it is often easy to lay out an ethical path but often very difficult to implement and encourage adherence to that path, and reputation is the single most important asset in business.

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Book SynopsisIn this compelling, accessible and purpose-filled book bestselling business author Seth Godin shows how you have the potential to make a big difference-and make yourself indispensable in the process-wherever you are.Why are some people easily outsourced, downsized, or freelanced into obscurity, while others have their pick of opportunities? In his most powerful book yet, Seth Godin argues that it''s more essential than ever to become indispensable - to become a linchpin. Linchpins are the essential building blocks of great organizations: they invent, lead (regardless of title), connect others, make things happen, and create order out of chaos. They love their work and pour their best selves into it and turn each day into a kind of art - and, in today''s world, they get the best jobs and the most freedom.Godin shows that the key to being indispensable is overcoming the fears that hold most of us back. If you have you ever found a shortcut that others missed, seen a new way to resolve a conflict, or made a connection with someone others couldn''t reach, then you have what it takes to become indispensable. It''s time to stop complying with the system and draw your own map.Trade ReviewThousands of authors write business books every year, but only a handful reach star status and the A-list lecture circuit. Fewer still - one, to be exact - can boast his own action figure . . . Godin delivers his combination of counterintuitive thinking and a great sense of fun * BusinessWeek *It's easy to see why people pay to hear what he has to say * Time *This book is a gift -- Jacqueline Novogratz, founder, The Acumen FundIf Seth Godin didn't exist we'd need to invent him-that's how indispensable he is! You hold in your hands a compelling, accessible, and purpose-filled book. Read it, and do yourself a big favour. Your future will thank you! -- Alan Webber, founder, Fast CompanyThis is what the future of work (and the world) looks like. Actually, it's already happening around you -- Tony Hsieh, CEO, Zappos.comFor anyone who feels trapped in a labyrinth of tradition, this book is compass, map and sledgehammer * Business Destinations *For anyone who feels trapped in a labyrinth of tradition, this book is compass, map and sledgehammer * BUSINESS DESTINATIONS, February 10 *This is what the future of work (and the world) looks like. Actually, it's already happening around you * Tony Hsieh, CEO Zappos.com *This book is a gift * Jacqueline Novogratz, Founder, The Acumen Fund *If Seth Godin didn't exist we'd need to invent him - that's how indispensable he is! You hold in your hands a compeeling, accessible and purpose-filled book. Read it, and do yourself a big favour. Your future will thank you! * Alan Webber, Founder, FAST COMPANY *

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Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE FT MCKINSEY BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021 FT BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2021Racial divisions play out as starkly in the workplace as they do in wider society. What can YOU do to eradicate the bias and create a more diverse, inclusive and equitable environment?A one-stop resource for anyone wanting to understand the causes and manifestations of racism, to examine their own biases - and know what works to advance racial equity at work. - FT ________________ Racial equity is achievable. But the honest conversations we need to have to foster that change can be uncomfortable - and are all too often avoided. Drawing together years of academic research from the fields of psychology, sociology, management, and behavioural economics, Robert Livingston has created the ultimate solutions-oriented guide for those who want to transform the social order, but are unsure of how to go about it.Trade ReviewThe Conversation is an extraordinarily timely book. Just as companies and organizations in the U.S. and around the world are focusing anew on the entrenched bias in their culture, The Conversation comes along to offer a path forward. Livingston has digested his authoritative understanding of the science into a remarkably approachable volume, one that is animated by his storytelling and voice on the page. The Conversation is a major achievement, one that is poised to play a significant role in improving our understanding about bias and addressing systemic racism in the workplace * Robin J. Ely, Diane Doerge Wilson Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School *Social justice is a long game, and it has to start with awareness of the problem. Dr. Livingston's book, just like his live presentations, is one of the most compelling articulations of the problems of racism and discrimination that I have encountered. As I've seen in my work with organizations like Airbnb, when a company is prepared to do serious work, the results can be extraordinary. This wonderful book is the place to start. The Conversation manages to be both intellectually compelling and substantive while also being infused with warmth and humor, just like Robert. I highly recommend it * Laura W. Murphy, civil rights activist, consultant, and former director, ACLU Washington Legislative Office *As a product and business innovator, I like to think about how to design globally and execute locally. This maxim is just as true when it comes to a company's culture. Candid conversations are among the best ways to dispel myths and false narratives around diversity that hold us back, but we needfactual information and a framework. The Conversation offers exactly that. This book should be required reading for leaders and all those who share the goal of a more equitable future * William P. Gipson, retired Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Procter & Gamble *I met Dr. Livingston in 2013 when he made the first of many trips to Asheville to educate our county and city leaders on how racism shows up in organizations. His presentation awakened us to what was possible if we had the courage and commitment to do the work. Fast forward to today and the progress that Asheville and Buncombe County have made toward reparations and greater racial equity, and you can see Robert's handprint in shaping this change. The Conversation is a testament to Dr. Livingston's storytelling skill as he deftly weaves research with vivid examples to make the case for how and why change is possible. This book is a must read * Lisa Eby, Former Human Resources and Community Engagement Director, Buncombe County Government *After devoting decades of his life working to end systemic racism, Livingston speaks not only with authority but with a refreshing optimism. The thousands of hours he has spent with community leaders across the country have shown that when conversations are candid and respectful, Americans can indeed come together * David Gergen, CNN Political Analyst, Adviser to Four US Presidents, and Professor of Public Service at the Harvard Kennedy School *Systematic racism is a part of our past, sadly part of our present and will be part of our future if we don't educate ourselves on its realities. We all need to seek the truth and be willing to have the uncomfortable conversations necessary to transform ourselves and our organizations. Livingston's thoughtful and instructive book will help us all start these important conversations * Mike Kaufman, CEO, Cardinal Health *Robert Livingston makes an absolutely critical contribution to the much needed efforts to understand and combat racism in the corporate realm. This is compulsory reading for all serious leaders and people who aspire to lead -- Nels Abbey, author of Think Like A White ManA one-stop resource for anyone wanting to understand the causes and manifestations of racism, to examine their own biases - and know what works to advance racial equity at work * Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisWhat Money Can''t Buy is the Top Ten Sunday Times Bestseller from ''the superstar philosopher'', Michael SandelShould we financially reward children for good marks? Is it ethical to pay people to donate organs? What about hiring mercenaries to fight our wars, outsourcing inmates to for-profit prisons or selling citizenship? In recent decades, market values have impinged on almost every aspect of life - medicine, education, government, law, even family life. We have drifted from having a market economy to being a market society. In What Money Can''t Buy Michael Sandel asks: Isn''t there something wrong with a world in which everything is for sale? And how do we protect the things that really matter?''Brilliant, easily readable, beautifully delivered and often funny ... an indispensable book'' David Aaronovitch, The Times''In a culture mesmerised by the market, Sandel''s is the indispensable voice of reason'' John Gray, New Statesman''Provocative and intellectually suggestive ... little less than a wake-up call'' Rowan Williams, Prospect''A star philosopher ... entertaining and provocative'' Diane Coyle, Independent ''Let''s hope that What Money Can''t Buy, by being so patient and accumulative in its argument and examples, marks a permanent shift in these debates'' John Lanchester, GuardianMichael J. Sandel is the Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor of Government at Harvard University. His legendary ''Justice'' course is the first Harvard course made freely available online (www.JusticeHarvard.org) and on television. Hiss work has been translated into 15 languages and been the subject of television series in the U.K., the U.S., Japan, South Korea, Sweden, and the Middle East. He has delivered the Tanner Lectures at Oxford and been a visiting professor at the Sorbonne, Paris. In 2010, China Newsweek named him the most influential foreign figure of the year in China. Sandel was the 2009 BBC Reith Lecturer, and his most recent book Justice is an international bestseller.Trade ReviewOne of the most popular teachers in the world * Observer *Sandel is touching something deep in both Boston and Beijing -- Thomas Friedman * New York Times *The most influential foreign figure of the year * China's Newsweek *Few philosophers are compared to rock stars or TV celebrities, but that's the kind of popularity Michael Sandel enjoys in Japan * Japan Times *One of the world's most interesting political philosophers * Guardian *What Money Can't Buy selected by the Guardian as a literary highlight for 2012 * Guardian *America's best-known contemporary political philosopher ... the most famous professor in the world right now... the man is an academic rock star [but] instead of making it all serious and formidable, Sandel makes it light and easy to grasp -- Mitu Jayashankar * Forbes India *An exquisitely reasoned, skillfully written treatise on big issues of everyday life * Kirkus Reviews *Sandel is probably the world's most relevant living philosopher -- Michael Fitzgerald * Newsweek *Mr Sandel is pointing out [a] quite profound change in society -- Jonathan V Last * Wall Street Journal *Provocative and intellectually suggestive ... amply researched and presented with exemplary clarity, [it] is weighty indeed - little less than a wake-up call to recognise our desperate need to rediscover some intelligible way of talking about humanity -- Rowan Williams * Prospect *Brilliant, easily readable, beautifully delivered and often funny ... an indispensable book -- David Aaronovitch * Times *Entertaining and provocative -- Diane Coyle * Independent *Poring through Harvard philosopher Michael Sandel's new book ... I found myself over and over again turning pages and saying, "I had no idea." I had no idea that in the year 2000 ... "a Russian rocket emblazoned with a giant Pizza Hut logo carried advertising into outer space," or that in 2001, the British novelist Fay Weldon wrote a book commissioned by the jewelry company Bulgari ... I knew that stadiums are now named for corporations, but had no idea that now "even sliding into home is a corporate-sponsored event" ... I had no idea that in 2001 an elementary school in New Jersey became America's first public school "to sell naming rights to a corporate sponsor" -- Thomas Friedman * New York Times *A vivid illustration ... Let's hope that What Money Can't Buy, by being so patient and so accumulative in its argument and its examples, marks a permanent shift in these debates -- John Lanchester * Guardian *In a culture mesmerised by the market, Sandel's is the indispensable voice of reason ... if we ... bring basic values into political life in the way that Sandel suggests, at least we won't be stuck with the dreary market orthodoxies that he has so elegantly demolished -- John Gray * New Statesman *What Money Can't Buy is replete with examples of what money can, in fact, buy ... Sandel has a genius for showing why such changes are deeply important -- Martin Sandbu * Financial Times *Michael Sandel ... is currently the most effective communicator of ideas in English * Guardian *Sandel, the most famous teacher of philosophy in the world, has shown that it is possible to take philosophy into the public square without insulting the public's intelligence -- Michael Ignatieff * New Republic *A book that can persuade people that the rules of the economy don't just reflect our values, they help to determine them -- Ed Miliband * New Statesman *Fascinating exploration of the alarming encroachment of market philosophy on so many aspects of our lives -- Alexander McCall Smith * The Herald *

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Book Synopsis Richard Barker is Professor of Accounting and Deputy Dean at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. An expert in corporate reporting, Richard's research and teaching interests span financial accounting and sustainability reporting. Richard also serves on the Financial Reporting Advisory Board (FRAB, which advises HM Treasury on government financial reporting) and on the Expert Panel of Accounting for Sustainability (A4S, a Prince of Wales charity).   Mary Johnstone-Louis is Senior Research Fellow and Programme Director at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, where she is Programme Director of The Ownership Project and Head Tutor for the Oxford Leading Sustainable Corporations programme. In addition, she supervises MBAs from our global cohort at both Green Templeton College and St Benet's Hall and develops research-based educational curriculum for family owners, Next Gens, and U/HNWIs on an ongoing b

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Book SynopsisSuccessfully navigate through the ever-changing world of technology and ethics and reconcile system administration principles for separation of duty, account segmentation, administrative groups and data protection. As security breaches become more common, businesses need to protect themselves when facing ethical dilemmas in today''s digital landscape. This book serves as a equitable guideline in helping system administrators, engineers - as well as their managers - on coping with the ethical challenges of technology and security in the modern data center by providing real-life stories, scenarios, and use cases from companies both large and small. You''ll examine the problems and challenges that people working with customer data, security and system administration may face in the cyber world and review the boundaries and tools for remaining ethical in an environment where it is so easy to step over a line - intentionally or accidentally. You''ll also see hTable of ContentsSystem Administration EthicsChapter 1: In the BeginningChapter 2: Separate RolesChapter 3: Respect PrivacyChapter 4: Do Not Change DataChapter 5: Don't Steal (Intellectual Property)Chapter 6: Don't Steal (Computers)Chapter 7: Do Not Go Where You Are Not WantedChapter 8: Follow Procedures and Get OutChapter 9: Communicate ChangeChapter 10: Do No HarmChapter 11: Break Glass

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Book SynopsisThe ebook edition of this title is Open Access and freely available to read online. Outlining and defining the new concept of Destination Conscience, the authors provide an inter-disciplinary approach through a variety of case studies and definitive examples.

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Book SynopsisThis life-changing manifesto shows how you have the potential to make a huge difference wherever you are. Few authors have had the kind of lasting impact and global reach that Seth Godin has had. In a series of now-classic books, he has taught generations of readers how to make remarkable products and spread powerful ideas. In Linchpin, he turns his attention to the individual, and explains how anyone can make a significant impact within their organisation.There used to be two teams in every workplace: management and labour. Now there''s a third team, the linchpins. These people figure out what to do when there''s no rule book. They delight and challenge their customers and peers. They love their work, pour their best selves into it and turn each day into a kind of art. Have you ever found a shortcut that others missed? Seen a new way to resolve a conflict? Made a connection with someone others couldn''t reach? Even once? Then you have what it takes to become indispensable, by overcoming the resistance that holds people back. Linchpin will show you how to join the likes of... Keith Johnson, who scours flea markets across the country to fill Anthropologie stores with unique pieces. Jason Zimdars, a graphic designer who got his dream job at 37signals without a résumé. David, who works at Dean and Deluca coffee shop in New York. He sees every customer interaction as a chance to give a gift and is cherished in return. As Godin writes, ''Every day I meet people who have so much to give but have been bullied enough or frightened enough to hold it back. It''s time to stop complying with the system and draw your own map. You have brilliance in you, your contribution is essential, and the art you create is precious. Only you can do it, and you must.''

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Book Synopsis*SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 2024**LONGLISTED FOR THE FINANCIAL TIMES BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2023* 'A parable for our times' FINANCIAL TIMES, Best Books of 2023'Gripping' THE TIMES, Best Technology Books of 2023 ______________________________________________________________________What if you could be identified by anyone with just a blurry photo? When Kashmir Hill stumbled upon Clearview AI in 2019, a facial recognition platform with an alleged 98.6% accuracy rate, the implications were terrifying.   But that was just the beginning.   Clearview AI would quickly rise to the top, sharing its app with billionaires, law enforcement and even Hollywood actors. In this gripping true story, Hill dives deep into its shadowy journey, and explores how facial recognition technology is already a part ofTrade Review'The dystopian future portrayed in some science-fiction movies is already upon us. Whether you like it or not, your face has already been scraped from the internet, stored in a giant database, and made available to law enforcement agencies, private corporations, and authoritarian governments to track and surveil you. Kashmir Hill’s fascinating book brings home the scary implications of this new reality' -- John Carreyrou, author of 'Bad Blood''I loved this. A dark and gripping story, meticulously researched and stylishly told' -- Jenny Kleeman, author of 'Sex Robots & Vegan Meat'‘A gripping account . . . [Hill] writes with great clarity about the dangers of facial recognition technology’ * New Statesman *'A haunting portrait of sci-fi darkness in the real world' * Kirkus *'A breezy, compelling dive into the alarming use of face matching and the enormous consequences for privacy and civil liberties . . . an engrossing cautionary tale' * Literary Review *‘Startling, if not terrifying . . . the author does a great job of explaining the ins and outs of facial recognition in the book . . . Be very, very careful, Hill says again and again. If we’re not, we might all face the reality of Beijing today' * Cybernews *'So gripping' -- Taylor Lorenz, author of 'Extremely Online', on Twitter‘I’m loving this book - you’ll laugh, you’ll recoil, you’ll learn about the sordid history of eugenics and where facial recognition tech fits into said history’ -- Brian Merchant, author of 'Blood in the Machine', on Twitter‘Sharply reported . . . The saga is colorful, and the characters come off as flamboyant villains; it’s a fun read. But the book’s most incisive contribution may be the ethical question it raises’ * Atlantic *‘A most timely contribution to a much needed debate about the implications for personal privacy’ * TLS *‘Gripping . . . illuminating. The scope and sophistication of the technology is striking. A walk down the street will not feel quite the same again’ * The Economist *‘Combining vivid reportage with a chilling overview of facial recognition technology’s capabilities, this unnerves’ * Publishers Weekly *‘In a gripping — and sometimes creepy — book Hill explores the repercussions of this new technology and finds out who is behind it' * The Times, '5 Best Technology Books of 2023' *'Kashmir Hill all but invented the tech dystopia beat, and no one is a more exuberant and enjoyable guide to the dark corners of our possible future than she is. Reaching deep into the past to paint a terrifying portrait of our future, Hill’s thorough, awe-inspiring reporting and compelling storytelling paint a fascinating tale of tech’s next chapter. This is the most fun you can have reading a real-life nightmare' -- Garrett Graff, author of 'The Only Plane in the Sky'‘In its focus on the ambiguous duality of technology, a parable for our times’ * Financial Times, 'Best Books of 2023 – Technology' *

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Book SynopsisPaolo Taticchi is Professor in Strategy and Sustainability and the Co-Director of the Centre for Sustainable Business at University College London, School of Management. He is a prominent sustainability expert, speaker and consultant working with corporates and governments around the world. He is based in London, UK.Melina Corvaglia-Charrey is a Researcher at University College London, School of Management. She has over 15 years of experience as a senior marketing leader in the media industry, and also works as a consultant supporting small-to-medium size businesses with their sustainability reporting efforts. She is based in Toronto, Canada.

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Book SynopsisSince its inception, An Introduction to Business Ethics by Joseph DesJardins has been a cutting-edge resource for the business ethics course. The book's unique multidisciplinary approach offers critical analysis and integrates the perspective of philosophy with management, law, economics, and public policy, providing a clear, concise, yet reasonably comprehensive introductory survey of the ethical choices available to us in business. Students are encouraged to think critically about issues from the perspectives of employee, customer, and citizen, as well as from the perspectives of business manager or executive. Instructors can customize An Introduction to Business Ethics (as print or ebook) to include selections from Discourses, McGraw Hill's collection of more than 450 classical and contemporary philosophy readings, offering convenience in discussing ethical issues with the exemplars they prefer.Table of ContentsCHAPTER 1: Why Study Ethics?CHAPTER 2: Ethical Theory and BusinessCHAPTER 3: Corporate Social ResponsibilityCHAPTER 4: Corporate Culture, Governance, and Ethical LeadershipCHAPTER 5: The Meaning and Value of WorkCHAPTER 6: Moral Rights in the WorkplaceCHAPTER 7: Employee ResponsibilitiesCHAPTER 8: Marketing Ethics: Product Safety and PricingCHAPTER 9: Marketing Ethics: Advertising and Digital MarketingCHAPTER 10: Sustainability and the Natural EnvironmentCHAPTER 11: Workplace Diversity and DiscriminationCHAPTER 12: International Business and Globalization

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Book SynopsisRachel Carson Environment Book Award, First Place (2018) IPPY Outstanding Book of the Year: Most Likely to Save the Planet (2018) Thorpe Menn Literary Excellence Award (2018) "Reads like a mystery novel as Gillam skillfully uncovers Monsanto's secretive strategies." --Erin Brockovich "A damning picture...Gillam expertly covers a contentious front." --Publishers Weekly "A must-read." --Booklist "Hard-hitting, eye-opening narrative." --Kirkus It's the pesticide on our dinner plates, a chemical so pervasive it's in the air we breathe, our water, our soil, and even found increasingly in our own bodies. Known as Monsanto's Roundup by consumers, and as glyphosate by scientists, the world's most popular weed killer is used everywhere from backyard gardens to golf courses to millions of acres of farmland. For decades it's been touted as safe enough to drink, but a growing body of evidence indicates just the opposite, with research tying the chemical to cancers and a host of other health threats. In Whitewash, veteran journalist Carey Gillam uncovers one of the most controversial stories in the history of food and agriculture, exposing new evidence of corporate influence. Gillam introduces readers to farm families devastated by cancers which they believe are caused by the chemical, and to scientists whose reputations have been smeared for publishing research that contradicted business interests. Readers learn about the arm twisting of regulators who signed off on the chemical, echoing company assurances of safety even as they permitted higher residues of the pesticide in food and skipped compliance tests. And, in startling detail, Gillam reveals secret industry communications that pull back the curtain on corporate efforts to manipulate public perception. Whitewash is more than an expos about the hazards of one chemical or even the influence of one company. It's a story of power, politics, and the deadly consequences of putting corporate interests ahead of public safety.

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Book SynopsisBASED ON THE NO 1 HIT PODCAST ''The Lazarus Heist''''You''ll never see North Korea the same way again'' Oliver Bullough, author of Moneyland''One of the most incredible cyber-espionage stories I''ve ever heard'' Jamie Bartlett, author of The Missing Crypto Queen''Pacy and eye-popping'' - Tom Burgis, author of KleptopiaThey have been accused of causing mayhem in Hollywood with 2014''s infamous Sony hack.They''re allegedly behind WannaCry, a cyber-attack which brought NHS hospitals to a dangerous standstill.And it has been claimed that they have stolen more than $ 1bn in an international crime spree.They are the Lazarus Group, a shadowy cabal of hackers accused of working on behalf of the North Korean state.From the streets of Dhaka to the casinos of Macau to the secretive capital of Pyongyang, this shocking story uncovers the secret world of the Lazarus Group, their victimTrade ReviewPacy and eye-popping. It's chilling to read how easily dictators blessed with talented hackers can now terrorise democracies -- Tom Burgis * author of Kleptopia *This is a mindbending investigation. You'll never see North Korea the same way again -- Oliver Bullough * Sunday Times bestselling author of Moneyland and Butler to the World *One of the most incredible cyber-espionage stories I've ever heard -- Jamie Bartlett * author of The Missing Crypto Queen *Cyber warfare and criminal hacking has never been more pertinent. This a must read to understand the threats currently facing all of us globally * Annie Machon, author of Spies, Lies and Whistleblowers *Part detective story, part thriller, but scary since it is all true. White exposes North Korea as a pariah State where ruthless dictatorship joins forces with international cyber crime. A compelling account of a 21st century threat to us all * Sir David Omand, former head of GCHQ and author of How Spies Think *Geoff White's thorough investigation reads as part detective story, part thriller, but scary since it is all true. He exposes North Korea as a pariah State where ruthless dictatorship joins forces with international cyber crime. A compelling account of a 21st century threat to us all * Professor Sir David Omand, former head of GCHQ and author of How Spies Think *North Korea is one of the world's least understood countries. By uncovering key details about the innovative methods of the Lazarus Group, and richly detailing its operations, Geoff White has performed a crucial service in our conception of the criminal state that is North Korea. Read this book! * Isaac Stone Fish, author of America Second: How America's Elites Are Making China Stronger *In this captivating gem of a book, Geoff takes us on a whirlwind global adventure that covers the events around a fascinating and important cyber attack that we all should be aware of * Jack Rhysider, founder of Darknet Diaries *While the book reads like a typical Hollywood crime drama, in the end the good guys do not win * Foreign Policy *A pacey insight into the cutting edge of modern crime and an equally fascinating portrait of life inside North Korea * The Economist *A globe-trotting, criminal thriller, with geopolitical implications, glitz and glamour, high tech, life and death stakes, and, what's more-it is all true. -- Joshua C. Huminsk * Diplomatic Courier *A riveting investigation reveals a world of shadowy criminals, sophisticated hacks and bungled schemes * Financial Times *A captivating read that contains everything from geopolitics and cybercrime to Hollywood and the idiosyncrasies of North Korea's over-the-top regime-none of which can be dull on any day * India Times *An easy-to-read book on cybersecurity. If you hold crypto, you need to know the basics of security -- Changpeng Zhao * CEO of Binance *

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"The Red Market is a thrilling adventure into the global body business, with keen insight into the economics that drive it. Scott Carney investigates both our insatiable need for replacement human parts and the uncanny and often disturbing ways we go about getting them." -- Chris Anderson, author of The Long Tail "The Red Market is an unforgettable nonfiction thriller, expertly reported. Scott Carney takes us on a tremendously revealing and twisted ride, where life and death are now mere cold cash commodities." -- Michael Largo, author of Final Exits: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of How We Die

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Book SynopsisDoes business just exist to maximise shareholder profit? The belief it does has had disastrous consequences for our economies, environment, politics, and societies, argues Colin Mayer. In an urgent call for reform, he sets out an agenda to remake the corporation into a powerful force for promoting economic and social wellbeing in its fullest sense.Trade ReviewMayer of the Saïd Business School at Oxford is one of the world's foremost critics of the idea that the aim of companies is to maximise shareholder value. This, he argues cogently, represents a betrayal of one of humanity's most extraordinary inventions. * Martin Wolf, Books of the Year 2018, The Financial Times *[A] remarkable and radical new book. * Martin Wolf, The Financial Times *Mayer's manifesto recasts the company's place in society. * Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, the Financial Times04/01/2019 *His [Colin Mayer's] book is a resounding paean and radical road map towards a bright future for the corporation and capitalism. * Andrew Hill, The Financial Times *The book is far more than a manifesto for change ... Mayer's book performs a great service. * Richard Bronk, the Society of Professional Economists, Reading Room (open access) *Excellent ... a vitally important subject and it's a really well-written book. * Diane Coyle, The Enlightened Economist *A book that will transform the attitudes and perspectives of corporations. * Robert L. Brown, Juriste International *A powerful reply to the steadily increasing criticism of free market business... So far, the defenders of capitalism have failed to find a convincing voice or to offer any significant ways to improve how business is perceived. Now Colin Mayer provides answers and a coherent manifesto for change. * Peter Chadwick, IEDP Book Reviews *Our world does not have long for business to escape its 40 year-long capture by the Chicago school. This book is an historic milestone in economic theory because it marks the final nail in Milton Friedman's intellectual coffin. It does this by illuminating a pragmatic pathway for business and policy makers to follow, to escape an anachronistic orthodoxy that is killing our beautiful planet and our precious communities. They must study it closely and then move fast, so that we all - and those who come after us - might avoid calamity and, instead, prosper. * James Perry, Chairman of Cook *Here is the case for reinventing the corporation so that it serves human well-being. Colin Mayer shows both why an exclusive focus on shareholder value is damaging, and how purposeful changes could support trustworthy corporations that combine social and business benefits. * Baroness Onora O'Neill of Bengarve, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy, University of Cambridge *In his humane and readable book, Colin Mayer makes a compelling case for a new concept of the corporation, and the need to treat corporate purpose as far more than shareholder value. In showing how restoring trust is key to a true future prosperity, it will reframe much of our thinking on this central subject. * The Hon. Mr Justice William Blair, High Court Judge of England and Wales. *A wonderful manifesto for change and essential reading for any who remain to be convinced that business can - and should - be a force for a societal good. One of the most insightful and comprehensive accounts yet of how - and why - the corporation needs to change if it is to meet the needs and expectations of a new era. Thoughtful and well-argued, Mayer has done the cause of enlightened capitalism great service. * Paul Polman, CEO, Unilever *Rarely in the history of economics and law does a person observe the current state of the world, recognize its deficiencies, and put forth a policy and paradigm that is destined to change the world. John Maynard Keynes in the twenties and thirties and now Colin Mayer are prime examples. This book is destined to be the "bible" of the Mayer-Paradigm of corporate governance and the template for the policy changes that are necessary to implement it. * Martin Lipton, Senior Partner Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz *Businesses have a duty to do well by stakeholders as well as shareholders. How did too many corporations lose their sense of purpose? What is the right path to build responsible, sustainable relationships with society? This insight-rich book offers a comprehensive guide for restoring trust between companies, consumers, and communities. Professor Mayer makes a compelling argument that the purpose and values of modern corporations have been diluted and it will take the work of executives, legislators, regulators, bankers, investors, and even shareholders to fix. * Dominic Barton, Global Managing Partner Emeritus, McKinsey & Company *The financial crisis and its aftermath called for answers - questions were raised instead. Our corporate and political environments have been severely shaken for more than a decade. We have to find new approaches and look for better answers to bring our social market economies into balance. Colin Mayer relentlessly challenges conventional wisdom, combining diverse academic fields and bringing business to meet academia. Prosperity is building on a wealth of research looking at the broader picture and its many corners to seek appropriate answers to the challenges of our world. Is 'purpose first, prosperity follows' the answer? * Daniela Weber-Rey, non-executive director of HSBC Trinkaus & Burkhardt and Fnac-Darty *Colin Mayer has elevated the conversation about business and society. Bold enough to reimagine an economic system, specific enough to drive action, Prosperity introduces the higher-order thinking necessary to build a more Inclusive Capitalism. * Lynn Forester de Rothschild, CEO of E.L. Rothschild and the Coalition for Inclusive Capitalism *With characteristic courage and purposeful passion, Mayer challenges the status quo as to who corporations serve and benefit. Prosperity presents a paradigm shift, revealing tomorrow's corporation today. It marks the start of a new age of enlightenment, which will stimulate the sensibilities of all who care about the role of business in society. * Guy Jubb, former Global Head of Governance and Stewardship, Standard Life Investments *This is a timely and highly insightful treatise on the urgent need to revisit today's misguided and simplistic views on the purpose of the corporation. It is a significant contribution addressing the growing economic and social challenges confronting us today. * Cyrus Ardelan, Chairman, Citigroup Global Markets Ltd *Prosperity makes a limpidly clear and convincing case for an urgent re-think of the role of business in society. The fifty years since Friedman gave the doctrine of 'shareholder value' totemic significance have seen the interests of proprietors, governments and communities diverge. This has produced unacceptable inequalities in outcomes and shocking destruction of the environment. The arguments Colin makes for radical reform of the role of the corporation in society are compelling, and rooted in common sense and fairness. I hope that many others involved in defining the purpose of their businesses learn as much from Prosperity as I have. * Peter Norris, Chairman of Virgin Group *One of the most pressing questions facing the world today is 'What is the role of the corporation in society?' Thanks to Professor Colin Mayer we now have a definitive answer: the corporation's role is to fulfill its purpose. In an intellectual and very readable tour de force, Professor Mayer brings to bear an astonishing range of academic disciplines to present a very practical framework for how company's need to be managed today. For their own sake and the sake of us all. * Robert Eccles, Founding Chairman of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board and Professor of Management Practice, University of Oxford *Table of ContentsPart I: Principles 1: Purpose 2: ValuesPart II: Provenance 3: Evolution 4: OwnershipPart III: Practice 5: Governance 6: PerformancePart IV: Policy 7: Law 8: RegulationPart V: Partnership 9: Finance 10: Investment

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Book SynopsisWhen the world''s two largest steel producers went head to head in a bitter struggle for market domination, an epic corporate battle ensued that sent shockwaves through the political corridors of Europe, overheated the world''s financial markets and transformed the steel industry. Billions of dollars were at stake.At the heart of the battle were two men: Guy Dollé, Chairman and CEO of Luxembourg-based Arcelor, the world''s largest steel producer by turnover and Lakshmi Mittal, a self-made Indian industrialist and the richest man in Great Britain. Only one could prevail . . .Trade ReviewTim Bouquet was the first British journalist to write a major profile of Mittal, while Byron Ousey was a PR adviser to the Luxembourg government, one of Arcelor's biggest shareholders. Together they are admirably qualified to guide us through the myriad twists and turns of this compelling business saga and have produced an enormously entertaining read. * Christopher Silvester, Daily Express *Tim Bouquet and Byron Ousey have written an account of the takeover in the style of a thriller. Cold Steel describes the often brutal and chaotic five-month battle between Mittal and Arcelor. The combatants are described as though starring in a fictional * Bob Jones, Management Today *'A rare, insider's account of lots of people making millions... The book reads like a thriller, with each side trying to rope in other steel companies on both sides of the Atlantic as allies... As this book shows, money and business logic prevailed in the end over politics and protection. * The Economist *

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Book SynopsisThe Role of Business in the Responsibility to Protect closes the gap between research on the Responsibility to Protect and the private sector, as previous research has focused only on state responsibilities and state actors. This book examines in detail the developing research on the significant role that private sector actors can play in promoting peace and stability. Contributors to this volume explore the key arguments for where, why, and how private sector actors can contribute to the prevention and cessation of mass atrocity crimes; and how this can inform and extend the UN policy discussion around Responsibility to Protect. The contributors include lead voices in the Responsibility to Protect discourse as well as central voices in business and peace literature.Trade Review'In the past, predatory business practices have sometimes enabled crimes against humanity. This book identifies how some businesses have profited from human misery while also providing welcome examples of how the private sector can play a crucial role in undermining the politics of the machete and the mass grave. In doing so, this book broadens our understanding of the international community, of our collective responsibility to protect, and of how the private sector - whose wealth, resources and capacity can easily exceed those of failing or fragile states - can play a vital role in the prevention of mass atrocities.' Simon Adams, Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect, The Graduate Center, City University of New York'That business can be an instrument in building peace has now been firmly recognized. Including the business sector in the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) debate seems only natural, having in mind the capacity of the business community to influence societal attitudes and structures. In this new book professor John Forrer and Conor Seyle make an important effort in putting this agenda forward.' Per L. Saxegaard, Founder and Chairman, Business for Peace Foundation'The private sector is an increasingly influential actor in global governance - the network of arrangements that ensure order, stability and predictability even in the absence of world government. Business can sustain and profiteer from group violence. But it also has important roles to play before, in and after armed conflicts in underwriting peace, stability and prosperity as the pathway to sustainable profits. One important role is to partner with other key actors in implementing the responsibility to protect populations at risk of mass atrocities. This invaluable collection of essays by leading experts systematically explains why, how and with what prospects.' Ramesh Thakur, Australian National University, Canberra, International Commission on Intervention and State Sovereignty (ICISS) Commissioner and Editor-in-Chief, Global Governance'This volume fills an important lacuna in the literature on how business relates to the responsibility to protect. The contributing authors offer practical and theoretical insights and examples that will be of interest to many on the ways the private sector can support (or undermine) the goals of the responsibility to protect.' Abi Williams, President, The Hague Institute for Global Justice'This book, with its focus on how business actors may contribute to the global Responsibility to Protect Agenda (R2P), pioneers a whole new agenda for research and policy formulation. In the process, the authors challenge our standard conceptions of both business and R2P.' Kristian Berg Harpviken, Director, Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO)Table of ContentsOverview: the role of business in R2P John Forrer and Conor Seyle; Introduction: the private sector, the United Nations, and the Responsibility to Protect Edward Luck; 1. Selling R2P: time for action Victor MacDiarmid and Tina Park; 2. Why not business? Tim Fort and Michelle Westermann-Behaylo; 3. Responsibility to protect trumps business as usual: how corporate leaders build heroism to face atrocities Alain Lemperuer and Rebecca Herrington; 4. The Responsibility to Protect, Inc. Jonas Claes; 5. The Kenyan private sector's role in mass atrocity prevention, cessation and recovery Patrick Obath and Victor Owuor; 6. R2P and the extractive industries Jill Shankleman; 7. Information technology, private actors, and the Responsibility to Protect Kirsten Martin; 8. Corporate responsibility to protect populations from mass atrocities Vesselin Popovski; 9. The private sector and atrocities prevention Alex Bellamy; 10. The way forward: discovering the shared interests between business and R2P John Forrer and Conor Seyle.

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Book SynopsisPhilip Mirvis is an organizational psychologist who serves as senior research fellow for the Global Network on Corporate Citizenship and Babson Social Innovation Lab. He is based in Ranchos des Taos, New Mexico. He has led public and corporate seminars, and lectured in over 50 nations throughout Asia, Europe, and Africa, and in Brazil and Australia. Bradley Googins is a retired professor and former Director of the Center of Corporate Citizenship at Boston College. He is currently a visiting professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at the Catholic University of Milan. He is based in Watertown, Massachusetts.Trade Review"Sustainability to Social Change is a great read. It tells you about our journey (the printable parts), where other forward-looking businesses are headed, and how you can lead your company to a better future-for business and the world. Have yourself a giant scoop." * Ben Cohen & Jerry Greenfield, Cofounders of Ben & Jerry’s *"This wonderful book, based on hands-on research, is a practical guide to how companies can help lead social change. I love the examples and user-friendly format and will be applying the insights to the corporate boards I am a member of in Asia." * Dato Timothy Ong, Chairman of Asia Inc Forum *"This book is a huge wake-up call for all business leaders. We are either going to live in co-existence with all our neighbors and the planet or there will be no existence. The book clearly demonstrates that hiding behind the current system is no longer an option. The inspiring case studies show that early systems innovators can deliver equitable value to all stakeholders." * Louis "Tex" Gunning, CEO at LeasePlan Corporation N.V. *"A visionary call to action for all entrepreneurs! Instead of trying to sustainably reduce ourselves, Mirvis and Googins challenge us to actively build the future and align a deeper purpose into a long-term vision of what success can look like." * Jason Grenfell-Gardner, Founder of The J. Molner Company *"This book is a comprehensive and focused look at corporate performance at the nexus between business and societal goals. Focusing on the lessons here can help you and your company to 'raise the bar' and uptick performance for all." * Stanley S. Litow, Former IBM Executive, Professor and Innovator in Residence at Duke University, and author of the Challenge for Business and Society: From Risk to Reward *"In this insightful book, Phil Mirvis and Brad Googins argue that businesses play a crucial role as a voice for social change. But for that to work, they say business must transform the way it thinks about value. Read their timely account of why so many business leaders are finally embracing the sustainability agenda and how innovators are moving onward to regeneration. They know this is the future of business, markets and, ultimately, capitalism." * John Elkington, Co-founder of Environmental Data Services (ENDS), SustainAbility, and Volans and author of Green Swans: The Coming Boom in Regenerative Capitalism *"Phil Mirvis and Brad Googins have long been leaders in the conscious business movement. In this important book, they point out that it is later than we realize; they capture the 'fierce urgency of now' and show how businesses can and must take the lead in bringing about social change. This book is an inspiring guide to how to move beyond 'doing less harm' to realizing a holistic vision of flourishing for all stakeholders." * Raj Sisodia, Co-founder & Chairman Emeritus at Conscious Capitalism Inc. and Distinguished University Professor of Conscious Enterprise at Tecnológico de Monterrey *"Phil Mirvis and Brad Googins have written a magnificent book, deeply grounded in the real world, but it's not just for business leaders who want to win the hearts and minds of customers, employees, communities and partners. It's for everyone who cares about the business of building a better world. This book asks us to look in the mirror. It reminds us that the future is coming at us fast and that history has its eyes on us. But, most importantly, this is a leadership playbook designed to help you to meet the moment and propel your organization forward. It comes alive by showcasing real companies that are successfully transforming whole industries and leading the world's solution revolution to positive prosperity with intergenerational concern and world-changing intention." * David Cooperrider, Chair and Chuck Fowler Professor, Case Western Reserve University; Honorary Chair, Cooperrider Center for Appreciative Inquiry, Champlain College; author of Appreciative Inquiry *"In this important book, Phil Mirvis and Brad Googins offer a roadmap for the next stage of business leadership. It takes you beyond sustainability to an evolving form of the market, and the role of business and the manager of tomorrow. It offers real examples and tools for developing a new kind of leader, one focused on mastering the domains of commerce while also recognizing that they have an interest and responsibility in maintaining the integrity, stability and equity of the system in which they practice that craft. Rather than exploit a broken market or political system for personal gain, future business leaders must take ownership for stewarding the institutions of the market. This book shows you how." * Andrew J. Hoffman, Holcim (US) Professor of Sustainable Enterprise, University of Michigan and author of Management as a Calling: Leading Business, Serving Society *"Mirvis and Googins have produced a tremendously useful book on the role that executives can play in social change. Not only does this book cover the gambit of ideas related to sustainability and social change, it is chocker block full of examples that show how these ideas are put into practice. This book is a must-read for executives taking their company on the journey to social change." * Tima Bansal, Professor of Strategy at the Ivey Business School and Founder of Network for Business Sustainability *"Sustainability to Social Change begins with a concise yet comprehensive account of the corporate sustainability movement up to the present. The authors then offer principled, practical guidance on how to focus corporate goals towards social change. A valuable read." * Hannah Payson, Executive Director at the Center for Business, Government and Society in The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth *"At last, a book that blends the 'why' with the 'how': why it's important to embrace social change in business and how leaders can go about it. Data makes it clear that the public expects much more from the private sector, but business executives-even those who are committed-ask, 'What is it I am supposed to be doing now?' Sustainability to Social Change lands at the right moment; drawing on decades of practical research and observation to show the way forward." * Judy Samuelson, Founder and Executive Director of Aspen Institute Business & Society Program and author The Six New Rules of Business: Creating Real Value in a Changing World *"Business leading social change? It's easy enough to dismiss this idea, but Sustainability to Social Change shows you that giants like Unilever, Ikea, and Novo Nordisk; smaller companies like Ashley Stewart and Lush and Ben & Jerry's; and B Corps are redefining the role of business in society. Read this thoughtful and timely book to get yourself and your company into the 'next' wave." * Sally Uren, CEO at Forum for the Future *"Corporate social responsibility? Sustainability? All good... but NOT GOOD ENOUGH, so say Phil Mirvis and Brad Googins. They provide business leaders a GPS for the next challenge-to create social innovation and real value for their business and the world. The authors use stories, frameworks, reflections and insights from their decades of relentlessly examining and challenging the changing role of business in society to convincingly demonstrate that business leaders today can integrate purpose and profit successfully across the value chain." * Cheryl Kiser, Executive Director of the Lewis Institute for Social Innovation and The Babson Social Innovation Lab, and author of Creating Social Value: A Guide for Leaders and Changemakers *"Sustainability to Social Change makes a compelling case for businesses large and small to tackle the urgent economic, environmental and social challenges of our time. Mirvis and Googins provide solid evidence and engaging real-world examples of how companies are responding to shifting societal expectations and leading social change. This book shows you why such enlightened leadership is essential and how companies can do it!" * Chris Coulter, CEO at GlobeScan and author of All In: The Future of Business Leadership *"Sustainability to Social Change will make you stop in your tracks and consider: what is business 'for'? Philip Mirvis and Bradley Googins explain how businesses can creatively address problems of inequality, climate change and much more. This book should inspire everyone in your organization, from new hires to the CEO." * Mark Hurst, Founder of Creative Good *"In one sentence, Mirvis and Googins say it all: 'Learn from the changemakers and be one yourself.' This book-the result of the authors' unique longitudinal studies of inspiring business practices-is rich in illustrative examples, insightful analysis, memorable tips, and persuasive arguments on WHY business leaders must lead social change and HOW to move social value creation to the heart of your business. So, let's get to work and lead that change!" * Susanne Stormer, PwC Partner and Change Agent *"The call to action in Mirvis and Googins' new book is important and timely. Business has made real progress over the past decade in addressing societal challenges, but results are 'too little' and 'too slow.' The authors don't stop at calling out the private sector's unhurried pace: they provide practical advice, along with checklists, scorecards and frameworks for leaders to rapidly evolve their businesses to meet the urgent needs of the world today." * Deirdre White, CEO at PYXERA Global *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Section - ONE: Where We Are Now and What's Next; Chapter - 01: Sustainability - The End of the Beginning; Chapter - 02: Social Change - The Start of Something New; Chapter - 03: Business as an Agent of Change - Trailblazers and Transformers; Chapter - 04: Changemaking - Gearing Up to Lead Social Change; Section - TWO: Lead Your Company into the Future; Chapter - 05: Put Purpose First; Chapter - 06: Make Prosperity Inclusive; Chapter - 07: Engage the Whole Person; Chapter - 08: Produce Social Value; Chapter - 09: Revive the Planet; Chapter - 10: Systemic Social Change; Chapter - 11: Epilogue

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Book SynopsisThe Buy Side is Turney Duff''s high-adrenaline journey through the trading underworld, as well as a searing look at an after-hours Wall Street culture where sex and drugs are the quid pro quo and a billion isn''t enough. In the mid-2000''s, Turney Duff was, to all appearances, the very picture of American success. One of Wall Street''s hottest traders, he was a rising star with Raj Rajaratnam''s legendary Galleon Group before forging his own path. What few knew was that the key to Turney''s remarkable success wasn''t a super-genius IQ or family connections but rather a winning personality - because the real money wasn''t made on the trading floor or behind a computer screen, but in whispered deals in the city''s most exclusive nightspots, surrounded by the best drugs and hottest women. For Turney, this created a perilously seductive cycle: the harder he partied, the more connected and successful he became, which meant he could party even harder. In time, he became a Trade ReviewThis is why I keep my money safe and sound under the mattress. You could get high just reading this book. Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be Wall Street traders. -- James Patterson The book is by turns hilarious, harrowing, maddening, and illuminating. After this debut, the smart money will be on Duff. -- Bethany McLean New York Times bestselling author of The Smartest Guys in the Room and All the Devils Are Here The perfect parable for Wall Street's lost decade. A fast-paced coke-crazed trip through Manhattan nightlife that conjures Bright Lights, Big City, to an eyewitness account of insider trading and front running that reads like a federal indictment. -- Guy Lawson New York Times bestselling author of Octopus The Buy Side is 'Wall Street' meets 'Breaking Bad' - except that this book is fact not fiction. Turney Duff yields to temptation at every turn, and the sheer volume of criminal behavior he saw, and even participated in, is astonishing.If you want to see Wall Street's seamy underbelly first-hand, read this book. -- Frank Partnoy bestselling author of F.I.A.S.C.O and Infectious Greed

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Book SynopsisAs seen on Oprah's Super Soul Sunday The bestselling book, now with a new preface by the authors At once a bold defense and reimagining of capitalism and a blueprint for a new system for doing business, Conscious Capitalism is for anyone hoping to build a more cooperative, humane, and positive future. Whole Foods Market cofounder John Mackey and professor and Conscious Capitalism, Inc. cofounder Raj Sisodia argue that both business and capitalism are inherently good, and they use some of today's best-known and most successful companies to illustrate their point. From Southwest Airlines, UPS, and Tata to Costco, Panera, Google, the Container Store, and Amazon, today's organizations are creating value for all stakeholders--including customers, employees, suppliers, investors, society, and the environment. Read this book and you'll better understand how four specific tenets--higher purpose, stakeholder integration, conscious leadership, and conscious culture and management--can help build strong businesses, move capitalism closer to its highest potential, and foster a more positive environment for all of us.Trade Review"It's as much about management as about philosophy." -- Drake Baer, Business Insider Praise for the hardcover edition of Conscious Capitalism, a New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestseller: "Full of thoughtful insights." -- Financial Times "Buy it. Read it. Implement it. It's a true guide to the future." -- Forbes.com "I highly recommend listening to what they have to say." -- Howard Schultz, chairman, president, and CEO, Starbucks "This is the book I always wanted to write." -- Bill George, bestselling author, True North

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Book SynopsisLonglisted for the FT & McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award 2017 Finance is shrouded in mystery for outsiders, while many insiders are uneasy with the disrepute of their profession. How can finance become more accessible and also recover its nobility? Harvard Business School professor Mihir Desai takes up the cause of restoring humanity to finance. With deft wit, he draws upon a rich knowledge of literature, film, history, and philosophy to explain finance's inner workings. Through this creative approach, he shows that outsiders can easily access the underlying ideas and insiders can reacquaint themselves with the core values of their profession. This combination of finance and the humanities creates unusual and illuminating pairings: Jane Austen and Anthony Trollope are guides to risk management; Jeff Koons becomes an advocate of leverage; and Mel Brooks' The Producers teaches us about fiduciary responsibility. In Desai's vision, the principles of finance also provide answers to critical questions in our lives: bankruptcy teaches us how to react to failure, the lessons of mergers apply to marriages, and the Capital Asset Pricing Model demonstrates the true value of relationships. The Wisdom of Finance is a wholly unique book, offering an enlivening new perspective on one of the world's most complex and misunderstood professions.Trade ReviewA charming, provocative and readable book. * Financial Times *Those familiar with the world of finance will have their perspective shifted, and for the rest of us, Desai provides a welcome entry. * The Boston Globe *A fascinating new perspective on modern finance -- Oliver Hart, 2016 Nobel Laureate in EconomicsLucid, witty and delightfully erudite...From the French revolution to film noir, from the history of probability to Jane Austen and The Simpsons, this is an astonishing intellectual feast. -- Sebastian Mallaby, author of The Man Who Knew: The Life and Times of Alan GreenspanThis book is startling, a stunning, erudite, fascinating look at the world as we think we know it, but it's a world where all roads lead to finance, and in particular, insurance. Highly recommended. -- Seth Godin, author of Purple CowA fascinating romp through history and Desai is to be commended for finding fresh examples away from the obvious reference points ... highly original. * Money Week *Desai skilfully makes his subject accessible without dumbing it down. * Director magazine *Desai's approach will broaden and enrich any perspective. * Publishers Weekly *For those of us who have long believed that the field of finance was more than a way to make a good living, Mihir Desai has written a liberating book. He shows us how an understanding of the humanities can increase our effectiveness as financial practitioners and add a dimension of joy to process. -- Byron R. Wien, Vice Chairman, Multi-Asset Investments, Blackstone GroupThe Wisdom of Finance offers a thoughtful explanation of how money works that recognises how perverted the industry can be, but which also argues that "there is great value - and there are great values - in finance" ... This is a charming, provocative and readable book. For non-financiers, it can be a great teaching tool; for financiers, it is a badly needed rap on the knuckles, and perhaps an inspiration. * Financial Times *Mihir Desai is a fortunate person: he is an expert economist who is also well-read. In this book he uses his skills to provide a fascinating new perspective on modern finance, showing how the main concepts have parallels in literature and the arts. Students of finance will learn literature, students of literature will learn finance, and everybody will learn something. -- Oliver Hart, 2016 Nobel Laureate in EconomicsThe Wisdom of Finance is fascinating and delightful throughout. Desai explains the world of economics to those who love literature and the world of literature to those who are passionate about economics. And if you enjoy both - well, then you are in for an extra-special treat. I kept shouting aloud: "I get it, I finally get it!" Here is a book that will make you richer in spirit - and maybe in money, too. -- Will Schwalbe, New York Times bestselling author of The End of Your Life Book Club and Books for LivingThe Wisdom of Finance is required reading for anyone interested in finance or in pursuing a career in the industry. Mihir eloquently traces the products, practices, and services of our modern financial system to their roots while providing literary context and illustration. It's a refreshing approach to what can be a turgid topic, and it can provide practitioners with a new appreciation (and understanding) of their role in their companies, the industry, and in the broader economy. -- Vikram Pandit, Chairman and CEO of The Orogen Group and former CEO of Citigroup.In The Wisdom of Finance, Mihir Desai masterfully achieves two goals - bringing great clarity to how finance works and why it is important, and shining a bright light on how the humanities helps us to better understand our lives and world. -- Clayton Rose, president of Bowdoin CollegeMihir Desai brilliantly applies original lessons drawn from the world of finance to enable all of us to lead more secure, fulfilling and happier lives. Using myriad examples from historical sources and current experiences, Desai takes essential financial theories and translates them into easily understood ways to enrich and improve our lives. -- Bill George, former chairman and CEO of Medtronic and author of Discover Your True NorthThe Wisdom of Finance does for the global economy what Alain de Botton's How Proust Can Change Your Life did for French literature: it expands our idea of an obscure topic and illuminates its centrality to your everyday. This is a work of true philosophy and passion, incorporating thinkers and artists from E. O. Wilson to Jeff Koons elegantly into our understanding of how we make choices. In a chaotic world, everyone should read Mihir Desai's extraordinary debut. -- Lea Carpenter, author of Eleven DaysThe Wisdom of Finance is that rare book that manages to be both illuminating and truly fun to read. It puts in deeply human terms ideas that have so often become caricatured and one-dimensional. You will be glad you spent time with Mihir Desai, and you will think of several people to whom you will send this book once you've finished. -- Gayle Lemmon, author of Ashley’s WarMihir Desai has written a thoughtful and remarkable book. It takes us not only on a functional journey about the role of finance in society, but also an ethical and social one. -- Rakesh Khurana, dean of Harvard CollegeA scholar who is equally at home with art, literature, contemporary culture and financial theory, Mihir Desai improbably brings these worlds together in an absorbing, personal narrative that has much to teach us about how they are deeply connected. -- Will Goetzmann, author of Money Changes Everything; Edwin J. Beinecke Professor of Finance and Management Studies; Director, International Center for Finance, Yale School of ManagementThis slender but erudite treatise...does valuable work toward demystifying finance for laypeople and deepening the art for practitioners. Desai's approach will broaden and enrich any perspective. * Publishers Weekly *Mihir has written a remarkable book - he uses the humanities to demystify and humanize finance. It is a remarkable intellectual accomplishment that those within finance - and those curious about it - will enjoy deeply. -- Deepak S Parekh, Chairman, HDFC LtdDesai takes a real step towards creating a dialogue of disciplines ... if only more people - whether financiers or academics - could combine with such finesse economic knowledge and an appreciation of the human condition. * Times Higher Education Supplement *A beautiful book for everyone. -- Sarah Kauss * Drapers *By linking to literature, history and philosophy, [Desai] tries to build deeper resonance. It is a daring, intriguing work, offbeat and fascinating, something both practitioners of finance and the general public can learn from. * The Globe and Mail *Fascinating ... [Desai] regrets the chasm between finance and the rest of society, and he sets out to bridge it with a warm-hearted and engaging set of stories -- John Lanchester * New Yorker *

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Book Synopsis'A wake-up call ... fascinating' Scott Galloway, author of The Four'Please read this' Jaron Lanier, author of Ten Arguments For Deleting Your Social Media From the author of Move Fast and Break Things comes a withering takedown of four billionaires (from Andreessen to Zuckerberg) who are selling us fantasies while the world burns. At a time when multiple crises are compounding to create epic inequality, four billionaires are hyping schemes that are designed to divert our attention away from issues that really matter. Each scheme - from the metaverse to cryptocurrency, space travel and transhumanism - is an existential threat in moral, political, and economic terms. In The End of Reality Jonathan Taplin shines a light on the enormous cultural power of Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Marc Andreessen, questioning whether we want our society to be run by people who receive blood transfusions to stay young. Will we really want our children anywhere near the metaverse? Do we trust Musk to rule over Mars?Tech monopolies have hollowed out the middle class and brought unbounded public acrimony. Meanwhile, enormous amounts of taxpayer money are funnelled into dystopian ventures, the benefits of which accrue to billionaires. The End of Reality is both a scathing critique of the warped worldview of a tiny minority and a vision of a truly regenerative economics to build a sustainable society with healthy growth and full employment.

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Book SynopsisShared value is a management strategy in which companies find business opportunities in social problems. While philanthropy and CSR focus efforts focus on “giving back” or minimizing the harm business has on society, shared value focuses company leaders on maximizing the competitive value of solving social problems in new customers and markets, cost savings, talent retention, and more.This book takes the concept of shared value to the next level, with the concept of “Me to We” (also abbreviated as “M2W”) and discusses the current state of the business-environment-government relationship and shows how the shared value model can contribute to each entity. Citing real cases and examples from multiple industries, the authors show that shared value promotes shareholder interests while serving as a successful business strategy. Chapters explore the emerging phenomenon of shared value, the shareholder-stakeholder comparisons, the role of government in the stakeholder environment, shared value as it related to competitiveness, and operational issues such as implementation, communication, and leadership in their relationship to shared value.Readers will find useful strategies of Me to We and its implementation by firms that have become leaders in their market. They will receive ideas and insights into business strategies that will overshadow CSR activities as a differentiation or brand development strategy of the past.Featuring interviews with corporate executives offering their perspectives on shared value, this book will discuss shared value within the context of business and society, competitiveness, and globalization.Table of Contents

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Book SynopsisDebrett's, the experts in modern manners, turn their attention to the world of work. The Guide to Business Etiquette takes a detailed look at contemporary behaviour and business practice, from online job applications, video conferencing and digital communication to meetings, presentations, problem-solving procedures and business entertaining.

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Book SynopsisThomas Duncan Bell is a leading wellbeing and neurodiversity speaker and consultant. He is the founder of My Whole Self, a leading mental health consultancy. He draws upon his professional expertise and his own experiences of living with bipolar disorder, ADHD, dyslexia and PTSD to offer insights to leading organizations including the BBC, American Express and Mercedes Benz. He previously worked as a FTSE 500 & SME Commercial consultant. He is based in London, UK.

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Book SynopsisAn exploration of some of the most high profile environmental and sustainability challenges facing businesses and consumers, and 101 of the most practical solutions from the world of marketing.In our fast-moving and consumer-driven world in which more than 10 million people are Marketers social and environmental issues are increasingly being moved to the top of boardroom agendas. Each and every company, and therefore every marketer, has a responsibility to learn about the changing landscape in which they operate, and to adapt their skills, creativity and influence accordingly.From the authors of Sustainable Marketing, awarded Highly Commended at the Business Book Awards 2022, Can Marketing Save the Planet? is the ultimate guidebook for this journey, taking a deep dive into some of the most high profile subjects and solutions that every marketer needs to know about. It details the main priorities that companies should consider, and provides a 10Trade ReviewUrgent, relevant and actionable, this is a book that anyone who does marketing needs to read and take action on. -- Seth Godin * Founding Editor, The Carbon Almanac *As Marketers we need to question whether we are part of the problem and if we’re part of the problem, then we should be changing our objectives to become part of the solution. Our objective should be to help consumers engage in more sensible consumption. For those serious about driving a more sustainable future, this book offers Marketers a wealth of practical guidance. -- Philip Kotler * S.C. Johnson & Son Distinguished Professor of International Marketing, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University *It strikes me that this is a book which serves multiple audiences equally well: both a compelling “Why To” guide for those who need to be inspired and nudged towards taking sustainability action, and an effective “How To” guide for those who have already figured out their “Why”. For Marketers who are already convinced of the importance of sustainability and who want help and advice on how to play their part in the transformation of their businesses and achievement of SDGs, this book acts as a highly actionable how-to guide – clarity on both strategic and tactical opportunities for making real and rapid progress for their business and for wider society. For these enlightened Marketers, this is a perfect desktop companion, and will become as well-thumbed as my Thesaurus was back in my early copywriting days! It’s the kind of book that should come with a pack of those post-it page markers, because people will want to mark up their copies for easily finding key chapters again and again. For marketers who are less enlightened, reading this book cover to cover will help them understand the challenge and the opportunity sustainability brings them and their businesses, and enable them to find their “Why”. And once they’ve found their why, the book then provides them with a compendium of strategies and actions to help them discover their how. -- Caroline Taylor OBE * Former CMO, IBM Global Markets *An inspiring and practical tour de force, lighting the path to the future of the marketing profession. Essential reading for all Marketers. -- James Perry * Co-Chairman of COOK, Co-Founder of B Corp movement in the UK *Each one of these 101 ways Marketing Can Save The Planet is spot on. This book is a must-read for Marketers and everyone who knows that sustainability is a communications challenge. -- Solitaire Townsend * Chief Solutionist & Co-Founder of Futerra *Can Marketing Save the Planet? stands as a testament to the lucidity and clarity of Gemma and Michelle’s writing. Rather than attempting to entirely reinvent the wheel of marketing, they’ve skilfully re-envisioned it through a sustainable lens. Their insights are universally applicable, catering to Marketers in companies of all sizes across various sectors. Moreover, with its comprehensive nature – leaving no stone unturned – and packed with over 300 actionable insights, this book is undeniably the most practical and indispensable guide for anyone venturing into sustainable marketing. Hats off to Gemma and Michelle for delivering such a groundbreaking resource! -- Wim Vermeulen * Director of Strategy and Sustainability at Bubka (BCorp), author, and documentary maker *An engaging and inspiring guide for experienced marketing practitioners, those just starting out, or small businesses wanting to align their marketing and sustainability ambitions, this book helps you navigate the maze of information and plan a practical, purpose-driven pathway. It covers a wide range of topics: from carbon footprints to the circular economy, from carrot or stick to collaboration, from customer insights to changing behaviours. Building on their experience and passion for sustainability and marketing, Michelle and Gemma share insights from a wide range of leading thinkers, all underpinned with accessible research and reports. The result is an easily digestible compendium of bite-size chapters, each with actionable takeaways and useful resources – highly recommended! -- Catherine Weetman FRSA FIEMA * host of the Circular Economy podcast and author of A Circular Economy Handbook: How to Build a More Resilient, Competitive and Sustainable Business *In a world where environmental concerns are paramount, this book is a beacon of hope, showing how marketing, when wielded responsibly, can be a powerful driver of a more sustainable and eco-friendly future. Can Marketing Save the Planet? is not just a book; it is a roadmap towards a greener and more sustainable world. A must-read for anyone who believes in the power of communication and branding to drive positive change. -- Jaideep Prabhu * Professor of Marketing, Cambridge Judge Business School *Marketing can, and must, save the planet. For any Marketer wondering where on earth to start, this book is a deeply practical, meticulously researched gloves-off guide on how to do it. With core terms and concepts explained, inspiring case studies, and practical actions to take at the end of each chapter, you’ll finish the book feeling fully equipped to play your role in helping solve humanity’s most pressing problem. -- Tessa Clarke * Co-founder & CEO, Olio, the local sharing app *A powerful and inspirational read from two leaders of sustainability knowledge specifically aimed at a global marketing profession. From the introduction and reading the Sustainable Marketer Manifesto you will be hooked and inspired to read on and learn how as a Marketer, you play a pivotal role in helping to tackle the climate crises. It’s full of easy to understand knowledge and practical action plans to implement in your organization. Can Marketing Save the Planet? It’s a resounding YES after reading this book. -- Asif Choudry, FCIM * Chartered Marketer, Sales and Marketing Director, Resource *This brilliant book doesn’t shy away from the daunting task at hand, but it left me inspired that change is possible. Planet positive can be profit positive, and marketing leaders ought to be the driving force behind this movement. -- Gavin Sheppard * Chief Executive, Pinwheel *A book packed with useful resources and references. It’s authoritative with practical actions to take! -- Adam Bastock * Small99 *The authors of Can Marketing Save the Planet? have covered everything that anyone working in marketing, could possibly want to know about ethical and sustainable marketing – from net zero, to employee engagement, education, and learning, ESGs, CSR, greenwashing, working with activists, innovation, green websites, to use of language…and so much more! It’s a hugely comprehensive book, with a core message to help marketers drive sustainability and change – inside and out. The book is packed with the latest learnings, case examples and trends. If you are in marketing or in business, this book will become your best read and your best friend. -- Sangeeta Waldron * Founder, Serendipity PR & Media, and author *If you are looking for an illuminating guide on navigating the landscape of sustainable marketing, this is the gem you need. Packed with helpful tips and tools, it enables marketers to take actionable steps to turn challenges into opportunities. Relevant case studies will inspire Marketers to learn from successful models and foster the collaborative mindset which is so crucial to the success of achieving a sustainable future. -- Jackie Marshall * Head of Brand and Public Engagement, Fair Trade UK *Michelle and Gemma have turned around their lives and careers in response to what they have learned about the climate emergency. And now they are making their hard won lessons easily available to all of us who might follow. Their action-packed new book offers us a practical pathway to lean into our most pressing challenges, future-proof our businesses and thrive by doing something more meaningful with our marketing. I cannot recommend it highly enough. -- Paul Skinner * author of The Purpose Upgrade and Founder of MarketingKind *From the passionate change agents to those just dipping their toes in the water of marketing for climate good, this book gives practical advice and tips for everyone on how to challenge and reform a marketing system to save the planet. Essential reading for anyone who believes in a values-based approach to communications and is keen on leaving a world behind for the next generation. -- Sophie Howe * the first Future Generations Commissioner for Wales *Uber comprehensive, thoroughly thought-provoking, unbelievably relevant and ultimately actionable. I highly recommend this game-changer in modern marketing strategy... and yes, armed with this insight, “Marketing CAN save the planet”! -- Sarah Walker-Smith * CEO Ampa & Shakespeare Martineau *In my opinion, the #1 problem in climate change is storytelling. We need to be telling the right stories to the right people. We’re getting better at it, but there’s still a lot of work to be done. If you don’t think marketing is a climate job, pick up this book and think again! -- Zach Stein * Co-Founder, Carbon Collective *Wherever you are in your organization’s sustainability journey, Can Marketing Save the Planet? is an essential repository of information, knowledge and resources for actionable climate impact. For internal communicators looking to add strategic value, it has everything you need to engage and inspire internal stakeholders, for a more agile transition to Net Zero business. -- Cat Barnard * Director, Working the Future *Michelle and Gemma have distilled a wealth of experience and information into a perfect balance of provocations and practical resources. An Action-orientated guide to help marketers reimagine the role of marketing as the world transitions to a more regenerative and net zero future. It’s a book you can refer to again and again. -- Laura Wade * Global Head of Sustainability Strategy, essencemediacom *Reimagining marketing’s role, this book champions it as a dynamic force for good. With concise and insightful standalone sections, it offers actionable insights guiding Marketers to practices for a thriving world. -- Dr. Mark Bloomfield * Founder of Transformation Tour, Founder of Turbulence, Fellow at Cambridge Judge Business School *This book is a useful, in-depth, yet practical guide – for using marketing and Marketers’ influence as a force for good – good for the organization(s), communities, societies and economies that marketers work with, live in and depend on. -- Slavina Dimitrova * Founder of Slavina Marketing *A call to arms that is bringing empowerment, hope and optimism encouraging its readers to mobilize and become part of the solution. I strongly believe the Climate Emergency has a communication issue – marketing has the ability to help connect us to solutions and speak to people where it really matters, to their hearts. -- Hannah Cox * The Better Business Network *Much has been written on sustainability in the last decade, but very little of relevance for marketing professionals. This new book covers huge amounts of ground for marketing teams, often on the backfoot when it comes to ESG conversations. From Circular Economy to Carbon Footprint, from Greenwashing to Degrowth, every topic is covered in a succinct and digestible fashion. The final section on Measurements and KPIs is of extraordinary value. Carbon budgets are suddenly much easier to understand. If you work in marketing and you want to know precisely what is happening in sustainability right now, then this is the quickest route to knowledge. -- Paul Foulkes-Arellano * Founder, Circuthon Consulting *A great walk along the pathway of change to a sustainable future. Highlighting how credible marketing can provide an essential lever for change and signposting vital resources. -- Illana Adamson, BCS (Hons), IEMA * CEO Be Better (board advisor, thought leader, C-Suite sustainability coach) *

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Eeckhout documents an astonishing rise of market power across all sorts of industries since 1980. We're not just talking about the usual suspects here; Amazon, Google, Facebook, and so on. We're talking about everything from the makers of cat food to the sellers of caskets."---Greg Rosalsky, NPR Planet Money"A serious and significant effort to explain rising market power and its implications to decades of stagnant wages to a wider audience."---Simcha Barkai, ProMarket"A very good read. . . . Hooray for an economist who can write so engagingly."---Diane Coyle, Enlightened Economist"A sharply argued thesis that one effect of all-powerful corporations is the suppression of wages for working people across the board. . . . A provocative case, and one that those who feel undervalued in the present economy will surely appreciate." * Kirkus Reviews *"The book convincingly argues for some role of market power in workers’ woes. . . . At a time when antitrust frameworks are being reconsidered on both sides of the Atlantic, Eeckhout’s book is a powerful reminder that this rethink must go big."---Romain Duval, Finance and Development"The Profit Paradox is an easy read . . . and the tour d’horizon of issues is impressive."---Jane Fuller, Financial World"As economist Jan Eeckhout lays out in his new book The Profit Paradox, rapid technological change since the 1980s has improved business efficiency and dramatically increased corporate profitability. But it has also led to an increase in market power that is detrimental for people in work." * Financial Times *"The work combines an in-depth economic vision with examples from everyday life." * Eurakalert *"The book is important for several reasons. First. . . . this book takes a global view. Second, it pushes back against quite a widespread misconception that monopoly is largely an American problem and that Europeans in particular are protected by strong competition authorities. Third, it is one of those relatively rare books that combines an easy read with deep and rich scholarship from an expert in the field."---Nicholas Shaxson, The Counterbalance"[The Profit Paradox] successfully carries out the Herculean task of bridging the frontier of academic knowledge with the general public. . . .Not only does [Eeckhout] present novel results in economics in a friendly way without departing from academic rigour, but he also provides an agenda for policies to be implemented. Written in an engaging voice and full of concrete examples from everyday life, this book will certainly find a place in the bookshelves of economists, policymakers, and even the general public."---Joaquín Paseyro Mayol and Edoardo Peruzzi, Economics and Philosophy

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Book SynopsisHigh-profile case studies provide compliance professionals with a deep, holistic understanding of modern-day money laundering to better detect and deter it Money laundering is a serious crime that presents a heightened, yet underrated, global threat. Although often thought of as a victimless crime, money laundering significantly impacts the global financial system, which leads to further crime, corruption, human exploitation, and environmental degradation and causes tremendous human suffering, especially in the most impoverished populations. Recent advances in technology, communications, and globalization mean there are more illicit funds in circulation today than ever before. In order to catch these criminals and expose their underground networks, compliance professionals must learn to navigate an increasingly complex web of criminal activity. In The Flow of Illicit Funds, Ola M. Tucker goes beyond the implementation of anti–money laundering compliance programs offered by most guides and provides professionals with a holistic understanding of the modern money laundering system. Using recent case studies, Tucker explains some of the most common money laundering techniques used by criminals today, describes the key role of the financial system in the disguise and transfer of illicit funds, and offers valuable insight into how financial institutions can protect themselves from being used as conduits for the movement of dirty money. The book concludes by offering suggestions to help compliance professionals better detect and deter money laundering. Through this unique perspective, compliance professionals and students will gain a broader overall understanding of the process of money laundering and the techniques criminals commonly use, including valuable insight into how criminals find legal loopholes and manipulate the financial system.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Building a Foundation: Facts, Figures, and Misconceptions about Money Laundering 2. Anonymous: The Role of Shell Companies 3. Gaps in the Supply Chain: The Rise of Trade-Based Money Laundering 4. Pricey Parking for Illicit Funds: Money Laundering through Luxury Real Estate 5. A Dirty Business: Russian Laundromats 6. Over the Border and through the Bank: Money Mules and Cyber Mules 7. The Thriving Market of Modern-Day Slavery: Human Trafficking and Money Laundering 8. Intangible Coins and Blockchains: How Cryptocurrencies Fit into the Laundering Process 9. A More Linear Money Trail: Terrorist Financing 10. How We Got Here: A Historical Overview of Key AML Legislation 11. A Solid Defense: AML Compliance Program Requirements and Standards 12. Final Thoughts: Reflections and Recommendations Selected Bibliography Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisA TIMES BEST CURRENT AFFAIRS BOOK OF THE YEARThe award-winning Financial Times columnist exposes the threat that Big Tech poses to our democracies, our economies and ourselves''Powerful'' Sunday Times Google and Facebook receive 90% of the world''s news advertising spend. Amazon takes half of all e-commerce in the US. Google and Apple operating systems run on all but 1% of cell phones globally. And 80% of corporate wealth is now held by 10% of companies - the digital titans. How did these once-idealistic and innovative companies come to manipulate elections, violate our privacy and pose a threat to the fabric of our democracy? Through her skilled reporting and unparalleled access, Rana Foroohar reveals the true extent to which the ''FAANG''s (Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Google) crush or absorb competitors, hijack our personal data and mental space and offshore their exorbitant profits. What''s more, sTrade ReviewA masterful critique of the tech giants that now dominate our world . . . The great thing about her book is that it breaks the mesmerising spell that the tech giants seem to have cast upon governments, mass media and users everywhere -- John Naughton * Observer, 'Book of the Week' *Frightening . . . a readable and well-marshalled indictment of the sins of these new corporate empires. -- James Marriott * The Times *Powerful -- Best Business Books of the Year * Sunday Times *An insightful and powerfully argued investigation into the murky world of 'Big Tech' and its impact on our lives. * Daily Mail *Rana Foroohar is a savvy and wise commentator and a keen observer of the global economy. This book goes beyond the economic problems and examines the broader implications for society of the untrammeled and under regulated Silicon Valley companies. She demonstrates that while the creed 'don't be evil' may have initially inspired the Silicon Valley giants, its principle has long been left behind -- Joseph E. Stiglitz, Nobel Laureate in EconomicsWe are most fortunate to have Foroohar's laser vision and trenchant business analysis turned on the tech giants and the gluttonous anti-democratic surveillance capitalism that is their most far-reaching innovation. A crucial contribution to the growing debate. -- Shoshana Zuboff, author of The Age of Surveillance Capitalism and Professor Emerita, Harvard Business SchoolRana Foroohar's urgent message: 'Yes, we really are living in the Matrix,' and it's time to rise up and resist our algorithmic overlords. This book shows us how. -- Cathy O’Neil, author of Weapons of Math Destruction and CEO of ORCAA

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Book SynopsisAn authoritative and practical guide to business ethics, written in an accessible question-and-answer formatIn today''s turbulent business climate, business ethics are more important than ever. Surveys of employees show that misconduct is on the rise. Cover stories reporting indictments, prosecutions, and penalties imposed for unethical business conduct appear almost daily. Legislatures pass requirements elevating the levels of punishment and their enforcement against corporations and individuals. Organizations face pressure to design and implement effective ethics and compliance programs. As a result, businesses and businesspeople are increasingly worried that their conduct might cross lines that put their wealth and reputations at risk. Business Ethics: What Everyone Needs to Know explains what those lines are, how not to cross them, and what to do when they are crossed. Written for both businesspeople facing real-life dilemmas and students studying ethical questions, this succinct Trade ReviewNelson and Stout have written a readable and eminently usable book that answers the questions that real business people—whether they are organizational leaders or middle managers or entry employees—wonder and even worry about. What's more, their answers are informed and supported by research but presented in a directly applicable manner. Most importantly, their responses are in themselves 'tools' and 'scripts' for those of us who want to behave in accordance with our best values. And the research presented here clarifies that this is most of us. * Mary C. Gentile, author of Giving Voice To Values: How To Speak Your Mind When You Know What's Right, and Creative Director of Giving Voice to Values *This is a well-written book for anyone interested in corporations and their conduct. It's an excellent resource for students and faculty. * Timothy Fort, Eveleigh Professor of Business Ethics, Kelley School of Business *When two prominent legal scholars put their personal stamp on the issue now galvanizing the planet, how ethics fits in with modern business, it is time to pay attention. * Thomas Donaldson, Mark O. Winkelman Professor, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania *What do we owe—if anything—to those we do business with? Business Ethics: What Everyone Needs to Know provides pragmatic answers to tough questions, drawing on legal requirements, professional standards, and classical philosophy. It should be your go-to-guide, especially in these rapidly changing and often competitive times. * Michael Wheeler, Emeritus Chaired Professor of Management Practice, Harvard Business School *This book by J. Nelson and L. Stout exhibits several virtues. First, it is accessible even to those not yet acquainted with the subject matter. It is disgraceful that intellectuals writing on business ethics tend to adopt a language that lay intelligent people cannot follow. Second, the book does not defend, in a aprioristic manner, one position over others. Rather, it clarifies pros and cons of the main theses on the subject in a balanced and fair way. Finally, this book comes out at a time characterized by the emergence of problems such as environmental degradation, pandemics, the explosion of income and wealth inequalities, problems that cannot be solved without the active intervention of businesses. Whence the great relevance of an ethical approach capable of directing their behaviour toward the common good. * Stefano Zamagni, Professor of Economics, University of Bologna and SAIS Europe of the Johns Hopkins University *This book contains extremely useful, science-based guidance as to how we can act more ethically and effectively influence others in our organizations to do the same. * Robert Prentice, McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin *This comprehensive and accessible book, brings to the table everything one needs to know about business ethics. It addresses all the major questions and reviews in a highly clear way the relevant legal and management literatures. A fantastic achievement for Prof. J.S. Nelson and the late Prof. Lynn Stout. * Yuval Feldman, author of The Law of Good People, and Faculty of Law, Bar-Ilan University *This is a wonderful book that finally provides comprehensive guidance on how to understand and respond to business ethics challenges today. The current state of business ethics is placed firmly in historical context, and the writing is sharp and free of the jargon that dominates this field. * Alison Taylor, Executive Director, Ethical Systems, NYU Stern School of Business *An invaluable resource concerning business ethics. The chapters on compliance systems are particularly useful. * Gideon Mark, University of Maryland Smith School of Business *The book focusses on what are the most important concepts and tools for businesspeople and compliance professionals to comprehend well. It address what to do, how to do it and why to do it. It is an excellent book and important not only for businesspeople and students, but for Compliance Professionals: We see them all the time stuck in legal and paper-program issues. They more than all others should read it (and will love it). * Matthias Kleinhempel, Head of the Center for Governance & Transparency, IAE Business School *Business Ethics is a timely yet evergreen resource for students and business leaders. Nelson and Stout bring together decades of academic research and literature in this clear and practical guide on ethical behavior and dilemmas in modern business. * Elizabeth Pollman, Professor of Law and Co-Director of Institute for Law and Economics, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School *There is no doubt in my mind that this information will be useful to students and business people and that it is not discussed enough. * Art Hinshaw, Clinical Professor of Law, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University *An outstanding introduction to business ethics, including individual ethical decision making, leading ethical organizations, and the related legal issues. Each chapter covers an essential topic in business ethics and is organized around the key questions for that topic. This user-friendly format is valuable for the first-time reader and for returning to the book for advice in the future. This introduction to business ethics should be of value to everyone from business students to corporate leaders. The reader will become fully informed on the key managerial and legal issues related to ethics, compliance, and corporate social responsibility. * David Hess, Professor of Busines Law and Business Ethics, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan *Table of ContentsChapter 1: An Overview of Business Ethics Chapter 2: The Benefts of Acting Ethically Chapter 3: Moral Philosophical Bases for Business Ethics Chapter 4: What Does Science Tell Us About Ethical Behavior? Chapter 5: Legal Foundations for Business Ethics Chapter 6: Understanding Corporations, LLCs, and Other Legal "Persons" Chapter 7: The Corporation as an Ethical "Person" in Modern Society Chapter 8: The Costs of Acting Ethically Chapter 9: Major Ethical Traps in Modern Business Chapter 10: Negotiations Chapter 11: Specific Liability Questions and Whistleblowing Options Chapter 12: Special Issues of Ethics in Leadership Chapter 13: How to Institute Best Practices Chapter 14: How to Respond to Investigations and Protect Your Reputation Chapter 15: Additional Resources and People You Can Reach Out To Notes References Index

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Book SynopsisDrawing on remarkably frank, in-depth interviews with 160 successful men in the United States and France, Michèle Lamont provides a rare and revealing collective portrait of the upper-middle classthe managers, professionals, entrepreneurs, and experts at the center of power in society. Her book is a subtle, textured description of how these men define the values and attitudes they consider essential in separating themselvesand their classfrom everyone else. Money, Morals, and Manners is an ambitious and sophisticated attempt to illuminate the nature of social class in modern society. For all those who downplay the importance of unequal social groups, it will be a revelation. A powerful, cogent study that will provide an elevated basis for debates in the sociology of culture for years to come.David Gartman, American Journal of SociologyA major accomplishment! Combining cultural analysis and comparative approach with a splendid literary style, this book significantly broadens the under

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Book SynopsisThe basic function of companies is to add value to society. Profits are a means to an end, not an end in itself. The ability of companies to innovate, scale and invest provides them with a powerful base for positive change. But companies are also criticized for not contributing sufficiently to society's grand challenges. An increasingly VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous) world creates serious governance gaps that not only require new ways of regulation, but also new ways of doing business. Can companies effectively contribute to sustainable development and confront society's systemic challenges?Arguably the most important frame to drive this ambition was introduced and unanimously adopted in 2015: the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDG-agenda not only defines a holistic set of global goals and targets, but also foundational principles to guide meaningful action to their achievement by 2030. Multinational companies have signed up to the Trade Review"The SDGs provide a moral framework at the time the world needs it most. It is also the world’s best long-term business plan. It’s the unlock to what is the growth story of our century, putting people and the planet first. But the implementation is in need of a ‘booster shot’. Principles of Sustainable Business presents state-of-the-art science-based answers on how to achieve this ambition in the Decade of Action. The detailed elaborations of business models, transition trajectories and partnering strategies provide actionable targets for companies that want to drive systems change."Paul Polman, Former CEO Unilever, Co-chair and founder IMAGINE, Vice Chair UN Global Compact "Achieving the SDGs requires an all of society effort, including the vital role of the private sector. While progress has been made, serious challenges still remain to fully realize the private sector's power and dynamism. This book is an important contribution by providing valuable insights and practical examples of how companies can achieve greater impact towards a better world."Ban Ki-moon, Eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations"This book is a truly inspiring collection of proven tools and frameworks to motivate global and local business leaders to make their businesses contribute to achieve a world that is more fair, just and environmentally sustainable. Principles of Sustainable Business is an amazing resource for business practitioners, business school educators and students to drive the urgently needed systems change to help companies adopt the Sustainable Development Goals and create the world we want. And very timely, it is co-authored by a business school educator and a business practitioner, Rob van Tulder and Eveline van Mil." Dr. Mette Morsing, Head of PRME Principles for Responsible Management Education, United Nations Global Compact"Our world is facing three pressing global challenges: the climate emergency, the loss of nature and growing inequality. As risks associated with these challenges continue to build, we need business leaders to rally behind a bold and urgent agenda for transformation. The SDGs provide a unique lens through which to translate global needs and ambitions into tangible business solutions, and this book provides insights to support companies in this effort. With a solid overview of resources available, it presents new techniques and tools to walk the talk." Peter Bakker, President & CEO, World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)"Whether you are an executive, economist, or future business leader, Principles of Sustainable Business will be a comprehensive guide to why companies are increasingly taking action on the sustainable development goals, and how they can do so. It is eloquently written, yet academically rigorous."Prof. Klaus Schwab, President and founder of the World Economic Forum"This book is a must read for anyone who craves for inspiration on how to turn companies into a force for positive change. Reaching the Sustainable Development Goals is a matter of commitment, of owning a strong moral compass and of 21st Century Leadership. And books like this is fuel for these visionary leadership skills. But the book is more than that. It brings clarity in the alphabet soup. And, more importantly, it takes key international concepts, standards (such as my own organization the Global Reporting Initiative and the GRI standards) and tools in the arena of sustainability, responsible business and ESG, analyses them critically and scientifically in their potential and shortcomings and then boldly and innovatively improves, enriches and even transforms them into a next level. Take the example of ‘materiality’, which is turned into the concept of ‘reversed materiality’, to capture a more forward-looking angle. This is a book that deserves a spot on your desk where you can read it time and again. You will find yourself turning to it when you need to revisit a certain idea. It will help all of us sharpen our mind, and focus on what needs to be done by each of us to build a better world through the Sustainable Development Goals."Teresa C. Fogelberg, Former Climate Change Director, Women’s Rights Director, Research Director at the Netherlands Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Environment, Co-Founder and Deputy Chief Executive of the Global Reporting Initiative "In Africa, we place a high premium on the private sector as a critical engine of growth for the continent. This outstanding book offers excellent insight into how the corporate world can impact positive change – change for the Africa we want and more broadly at a global level, as we strive to bring the SDGs to fruition." Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President African Development Bank and World Food Prize Laureate"The Decade of Action needs serious acceleration. The intentions are still there, but the realization requires sophisticated approaches of governments, civil society and companies alike. The frameworks offered by this all-encompassing book provide the badly needed road map for the coming years. A truly amazing achievement!"Prof. dr. Jan Peter Balkenende, former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, chair Dutch Sustainable Growth Coalition"Sustainability is easy to talk about, but we all know it is much harder to deliver. As this comprehensive guide makes clear, addressing our most pressing societal and environmental issues will require deep organizational transformation. That change must be led from the top. CEOs and boards now face an unprecedented opportunity to embed sustainability across strategy, operations, and leadership cultures. We welcome this timely roadmap to making this transition."Constantine Alexandrakis, CEO Russell Reynolds Associates"Principles of Sustainable Business of Rob van Tulder and Eveline van Mil describes in depth why and how businesses should and can be purposeful by creating economic, societal and ecological value at the same time. The authors recognize the importance how frontrunner companies in the past have been able to break through a number of the critical tipping points to uplift sustainability and contribute to systems change. Sustainability should be anchored in the core of the business and the SDGs could provide a very relevant framework for companies to define where to contribute. The frameworks developed in this book make it possible for (aspiring) leaders to ‘walk the talk’." Feike Sijbesma, former CEO DSM, Chair Supervisory Board Philips, member Supervisory Board Unilever "Principles of Sustainable Business stands out for its breadth, mastery of detail, and its bridging of scientific evidence with actionable tools for making positive real-world impact. The book explains why companies are critical for attaining the SDGs and outlines how they can contribute to these global goals. At Robeco we are dedicated to this ambition: we are a research-driven investment firm that is pioneering SDG investment strategies in fixed income and listed equity. This relevant book confirms and inspires our SDG-investing journey."Karin van Baardwijk, CEO Robeco"There is no way to keep climate change from surpassing the critical 1.5 degrees Celsius level without the strong engagement of the private sector. Delivering fully on the Paris Agreement and the SDGs is in fact a pipe dream absent the active collaboration of business. This insightful book provides a valuable guide to strategic investment decisions that align with core international priorities in sustainability that can benefit us all." President Mohamed Nasheed, Speaker of the Maldives People’s Majlis and founding Chair of the Climate Vulnerable Forum"The scientific community has argued for a long time that the transformation to sustainable business is necessary for the world to have a chance of delivering the SDGs within a safe operating space on Earth. Rob van Tulder and Eveline van Mil reinforce the urgency of solving the planetary crisis we face, while adding a crucial additional dimension – the new narrative for the future; that sustainable business is not only the path to planetary responsibility, it is also the path to prosperity and equity, i.e., it is not only our common future on Earth that is at stake, it is also a choice between modernity and regress." Prof. dr. Johan Rockström, Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and Professor at the Institute of Earth and Environmental Science at Potsdam University "This book speaks to the new world of work. The sustainable future that we all want and the resilience that must be developed by businesses to make it possible for us to arrive at a better quality of life for all. Excellent insights on three broad sets of principles: systemic, societal and dynamic as well as strategic and operational."Douglas Opio, Executive Director, Federation of Uganda Employers (FUE)"Principles of Sustainable Business presents the clear and defining frameworks needed in order to turn our social, ecological and climate problems into business opportunities. Translating the SDG agenda into pro-active business models and cross-sectoral partnership strategies will help business leaders bridge the gap between intention and realization."Paul Hawken, creator, author, editor of 'Drawdown', 'Natural Capitalism', 'The Ecology of Commerce', and 'Re-Generation. Ending the climate crisis in one generation'"From its inception in the form of the 'Millennium Declaration' at the change of the millennium, to the status of the SDGs, and in the midst of the Covid pandemic the world is struggling through different and difficult challenges. Rules, techniques, approaches, and past and newly created systems are simply insufficient to address the complexity of the challenge.This book is a brave attempt to break the conundrum by elevating our mindset to address it from the ‘Principles’ level, providing well thought out ideas at the macro, meso and micro level of analysis and action steps. The SDGs tagline: Global Goals National Targets, and its 232 indicators is just a start to appreciate the complexity across the wide spectrum of developments that the world is living in. With the business and corporate world playing a major role in both the economic development and management knowledge fronts, if we are serious about hitting the goals, this book is a must read to elevate our approaches beyond strategy and policy. After all, strategy may change, Principles remain."Prof. Kuntoro Mangkusubroto, Head of President of Indonesia’s Delivery Unit (2010–2014), and co-founder of School of Business and Management – Institut Teknologi Bandung (SBM-ITB)"The 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, and the 17 SDGs that underpin it, recognize that the natural world and its life-giving services must be urgently protected if we are to fulfil the needs of nine billion people by 2050. The SDGs are premised on the notion that we cannot solve problems in isolation. Protecting these ecosystems will require strong institutions, governance and cooperation from the local to the international level (SDGs 16 and 17). Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are thereby increasingly recognized as a key part of the response to the climate crisis by governments, businesses and communities. It is crucial that these interventions are credible, measurable and inclusive. Principles of Sustainable Business fills the intellectual and practical gap for private organizations willing to work on Nature-based approaches in a profound, fundamental as well as thought-provoking manner. For public organizations and communities, the book provides relevant tools, resources and (cross-sector) partnering techniques to help companies move beyond a reactive to a proactive approach in support of Nature-based Solutions." Angela Andrade, Chair, IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management and IUCN’s Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions"Principles of Sustainable Business is a milestone for all executives, academics and students keen to dwell deeper into the SDGs. The book aptly shows the extreme importance of purpose-driven organizations. We like the solid treatment of the opportunities and threats surrounding the ‘hybridization’ of many organizations that try to combine profits and societal purpose, not as a compromise but as an innovative novel business model that presents a resilient approach to many of today’s sustainability challenges. We are, of course, thrilled to see the SDG Action Manager being mentioned as one of the practical tools that can be used by large and small companies to implement the SDGs."Marcello Palazzi and Leen Zevenbergen, Co-founders, B Lab Europe"This book is essential reading for anyone partnering in or with the corporate sector. The authors are clear – collaboration across and beyond the usual boundaries is fundamental to sustainable and transformative development. Partnering is not only enshrined in SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals – but forms the basis of the collaborative approach of all SDGs: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnering. The question is no longer ‘why?’ but ‘how?’ Those involved in initiating, nurturing and supporting the partnering process have a subtle but vital task to assist partners in navigating what is complicated and penetrating to the heart of what is complex. The concepts so thoroughly articulated here give those in the brokering role the solid ground on which to build their work."Ros Tennyson, Founder & Strategic Advisor, Partnership Brokers Association"This innovative, state-of-the-art book approaches the SDGs as both wicked problems and wicked opportunities. Its complexity-based approach will challenge leaders (and future leaders) to think and act in new ways to transform their organizations to negotiate the VUCA world that the authors well document."Sandra Waddock, Galligan Chair of Strategy, Carroll School Scholar of Corporate Responsibility, Professor of Management, Boston College"This is a unique and outstanding textbook and a practitioner treasure. It provides a clear understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals and their relevance to business. It offers insightful, distinctive, and constructive guidance on how to achieve more societally impactful sustainability strategies and operations, including essential cross-sector partnering. The book is rigorous and highly readable. Each chapter starts with guiding Principles and ends with crisp takeaways. Supplemental Web-related sources provide additional resources to deepen and broaden the learning. A timely and valuable contribution." James E. Austin, Eliot I. Snider and Family Professor of Business Administration, Emeritus, Co-Founder Social Enterprise Initiative, Harvard Business School"FLAME University's core values include ecological balance and an inclusive society, which implies that we often challenge what is known and believed about higher education. For this aim we are collaborating with the Wage Indicator Foundation to learn how students can engage in action research, blended learning and investigative journalism by collecting robust data on Living Wages around the world. Principles of Sustainable Business, not only supports us in this effort, but presents the scientific basis to found our research and teaching in the broader agenda of the Sustainable Development Goals. A must-apply approach for all universities."Dr. Santosh Kumar Kudtarkar, Dean, Faculty of Liberal Education, FLAME University, India"The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 'wicked problems' (systemic, ambiguous, complex and conflictual problems), where politics trumps evidence, and solutions are never first best or permanent. Wicked problems cannot be solved, only managed or resolved over and over again. However, as Van Tulder and Van Mil argue, the SDGs are not only wicked problems but also provide wicked opportunities for firms that want to become sustainable businesses that add value to society. The core question that motivates the book is how can companies become sustainable businesses? The answer provided by the authors is a principles-based road map for corporate action on the SDGs, organized around three levels of analysis: systemic, societal and dynamic, and strategic and operational principles. Drawing on multiple frameworks, examples and illustrations, Principles of Sustainable Development pulls together the newest thinking in academia, consulting, and government policymaking. The book is a 'one stop shop' – that rare book which provides an over-arching, principle-based approach to understanding sustainable business in the 21st century. Everyone – from instructors looking for a textbook for their course on the SDGs to business executives who want to better link their CSR strategies to the SDGs to policy makers hoping to attract foreign multinationals that will foster sustainable development – will find what they are looking for here. Principles of Sustainable Business is a 'must read' for students, corporate executives, and policymakers who want to think intelligently and effectively about the SDGs and how firms can and should develop strategies that are SDG relevant."Lorraine Eden, Professor Emerita of Management and Research Professor of Law, Texas A&M University, 2020–2023 Dean of Academy of International Business (AIB) Fellows"In a global economy that can only be guided by principles rather than rules, multinational enterprises face many challenges to compete while at the same time sustaining and gaining a license to operate. It is important that companies subscribe to the Sustainable Development Goals as a set of unifying principles and get the frameworks and tools to ‘walk the talk’. Dealing with the SDGs has not only been a challenge for firms, but also for International Business (IB) scholars around the world: how can we make sure that companies become a ‘force for positive change’. This groundbreaking book by highly acclaimed IB professor Rob van Tulder and his co-author Eveline van Mil provides the intellectual foundation for corporations to base their contributions to the SDGs on intentions and solid academic knowledge to change preferences into realizations. And the teaching material will be very helpful in academia."Maria Tereza Fleury, President of the Academy of International Business (AIB), Full Professor at Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) and the University of São Paulo"Principles of Sustainable Business is a gift to the world – and not a moment too soon. If we humans are to survive and thrive into the distant future, we must embrace the SDGs and see them realized in practice. But how? Rob van Tulder and Eveline van Mil provide just the kind of cross-level, cross-sector, substantive and process-oriented approach the world needs at this crucial time. They imagine why and how key actors, and especially businesses, might achieve an idea embodied in an English word that dates from the 15th century – commonwealth – which meant common well-being. These authors show us how well-being can become far more common and far more long lasting."John M. Bryson, McKnight Presidential Professor Emeritus, Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota"Principles of Sustainable Business is extremely valuable for its advocacy and operationalization of a paradigm shift from maximizing shareholder wealth to generating additional societal value by contributing to the achievement of the SDGs. It surfaces the challenges businesses face in an uncertain and disruptive world and provides concrete cases from the literature and the authors’ intimate knowledge of sustainable business practices on the ground. The authors’ discussion of resilience is a convenient handle for unpredictable situations. At the same time, the chapter on collaboration underscores the importance of carving spaces for cross-sector partnerships as a means to address complex and seemingly insurmountable challenges."Maria Cynthia Rose Banzon-Bautista, Ph.D., Vice President for Academic Affairs, University of the PhilippinesTable of ContentsPart I: WHY? SYSTEMIC PRINCIPLES 1 Why now? A necessary frame for grand societal challenges; 2 Why not? Understanding the potential of the SDGs; 3 Why slow? Conditions for realizing the SDGs; Part II: WHAT AND WHO? SOCIETAL AND DYNAMIC PRINCIPLES 4 What if? The SDGs as wicked problems; 5 What and who? The SDGs as wicked opportunities; 6 Who? The governance challenge; Part III: HOW? STRATEGIC AND OPERATIONAL PRINCIPLES 7 Making it resilient – dealing with triggering events; 8 Making it strategic – business cases for sustainability; 9 Making it material – designing sustainable business models; 10 Making it powerful – using power as a force for positive change; 11 Making it functional – the internal alignment challenge; 12 Making it collaborative – the partnership challenge

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