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 SynopsisSince the Global Financial Crisis, a surge of interest in the use of finance as a tool to address social and economic problems suggests the potential for a generational shift in how the finance industry operates and is perceived. J. C. de Swaan seeks to channel the forces of well-intentioned finance professionals to improve finance from within and help restore its focus on serving society. Drawing from inspiring individuals in the field, de Swaan proposes a framework for pursuing a viable career in finance while benefiting society and upholding humanistic values. In doing so, he challenges traditional concepts of success in the industry. This will also engage readers outside of finance who are concerned about the industry''s impact on society.Trade Review“In his unique and important book, JC de Swaan applies Aristotle's virtue ethics to modern finance. The result is a highly sophisticated account of how the finance industry contributes both good and ill to the economy and society. De Swaan knows the evidence, and presents it with care, objectivity, and moral purpose – to help make modern finance a force for good in the world. Kudos for a major contribution to the debate on reforming business for the common good.' Jeffrey D. Sachs, University Professor at Columbia University, New York and Director of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network'The words 'virtue' and 'finance' do not often appear in the same sentence – unless there is a negative in between them. Finance has earned its bad name. This remarkably original book points would-be financiers in a starkly different direction. Through both general principles and specific examples, JC de Swaan shows how the twain can – and should – meet, how the financial industry can become more virtuous and contribute more to society. Every Wall Street executive should read this book.' Alan S. Blinder, Gordon S. Rentschler Memorial Professor of Economics and Public Affairs, Princeton University, New Jersey'JC de Swaan applies the concept of mindfulness to the untilled field of finance in his new book Seeking Virtue in Finance. De Swaan deconstructs the complexity and opacity of the financial industry, laying bare the conflicting and often self-serving incentives that motivate many of its professionals. In doing so, he provides a vocabulary and framework for the next generation of well-intentioned financial leaders to be able to better assess and navigate their way through the industry and advance the common good.' Janet Cowell, CEO, Girls Who Invest'I've been waiting a long time for someone to write this book, and it couldn't come at a better time. JC de Swaan examines how finance careers can be more socially responsible and the industry can add more value to the world. He makes a convincing case that people and companies don't need to be ruthless to be successful.' Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take, and host of the chart-topping TED podcast WorkLife'In today's world, it has become all too common for individuals to believe that markets and competition are inconsistent with humanistic values. In Seeking Virtue in Finance, JC de Swaan demonstrates how finance professionals can successfully operate within the industry to improve the collective interests of society through moral character, practical wisdom, and moderation. In doing so, financial professions not only make us better off – they make us better.' Arthur C. Brooks, author of Love Your Enemies; President Emeritus, American Enterprise Institute; and Professor of Practice, Harvard Kennedy School, and Faculty Fellow, Harvard Business School, Massachusetts'A thoughtful book at a very appropriate time. Can the worlds of finance also be worlds of societal good? JC de Swaan explores this idea in a considered but provocative way. Definitely an important read, especially for leaders of financial firms and leaders of financial functions – as well as younger people considering such careers.' D. Ronald Daniel, former Managing Partner, McKinsey and Company'JC de Swaan … has produced a field manual of genuine value to those fearing for their virtue in the moral minefield that is the modern finance industry.' William J. Bernstein, Enterprising Investor'Professor de Swaan hopes to guide his students and others entering careers in finance as to how to behave and which career paths to take so as to lead as virtuous a life as possible under the circumstances … The book is filled with references to empirical studies that measure the impact of various aspects of the finance industry on the lives we all lead. We like the book especially because Professor de Swaan realizes that behavioral ethics with its emphasis on cognitive and other biases helps explain why it is so hard for good people to do the right thing in so many areas of finance.' Robert Prentice, Ethics Unwrapped'A valuable primer … (this book) provides a balanced analysis with multiple examples that make the case for the importance of finance while criticising its many failings.' Andrew Jack, Financial TimesTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Customer Mandate: Serving Customers' Interest Faithfully; 2. Social Wealth Creation: Contributing to Society Beyond the Customer Mandate; 3. Humanistic Leadership Within the Organization: Treating Colleagues with Dignity, Empowering Them, and Fostering a Responsible Culture; 4. Engaged Citizenship: Contributing Expertise, Time, and Wealth to the Common Good; Conclusion

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Book SynopsisIf you want to be a successful leader in today's business world, you need to think like an activist. If you want to be a successful leader in today's business world, you need to think like an activist.This urgent and essential book shows how to do just that. The Activist Leader argues that the world needs a new kind of business leader, one that thinks differently about their role in today's challenges. From climate change to inequality, the major crises facing society have become critical issues for business, and the world expects companies to step up.This is a pragmatic book. Jon Miller and Lucy Parker show what it takes to do business in these challenging times, taking a close look at companies such as Apple, Mastercard, Nestle, Maersk, JP Morgan Chase and Walmart.Most people feel powerless when they look at the problems facing the world but if you're a leader in a big business, you're not powerless. Whether you're a top executive or earlier in your working life, this book shows thaTrade Review Praise for The Activist Leader: ‘Today’s challenges require a different kind of leadership that is well embodied this book with some very practical suggestions on how to get there. This indeed is a must read for all current and aspiring leaders’Paul Polman, former CEO, Unilever ‘The Activist Leader captures the essence of what the public around us wants and expects: Business as a force for good, while staying true to what it is – a business, creating value for its shareholders and all relevant stakeholders. The roadmap for this delicate balancing act is still under development and this book, which builds on many specific examples, will serve as an important milestone’Mark Schneider, CEO, Nestlé ‘In order to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing the world today we need to transition to a circular economy. As in all major transformations, this shift requires vision and leadership from the top. The Activist Leader clearly demonstrates how this is not only necessary, but also possible, providing both direction and practical advice on how to lead a business successfully and at the same time actively improve the world we live in’Andrew Morlet, CEO, Ellen MacArthur Foundation

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Book SynopsisA NEW YORK TIMES, WASHINGTON POST, and LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLERESSENTIAL READING.   — JANE GOODALLA CRITICALLY IMPORTANT BOOK.   — JACK WELCHFrom the leader of the nation’s most powerful animal-protection organization comes a frontline account of how conscience and creativity are driving a revolution in American business that is changing forever how we treat animals and create wealth. Wayne Pacelle of the Humane Society of the United States reveals how entrepreneurs, Fortune 500 CEOs, world-class scientists, philanthropists, and a new class of political leaders are driving the burgeoning, unstoppable growth of the “humane economy.”Every business grounded on animal exploitation, Pacelle argues, is ripe for disruption. Indeed each one of us is, and will be, touched by this far-reaching transformation in food and agriculture; in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and cosmetics industries; in film, television, and live entertainment; in tourism and wildlife management; in the pet trade for dogs and cats and exotic wildlife; and in fur and leather fashions. Collectively it promises to relieve or end the suffering of billions of creatures, while allowing businesses aligned with the best instincts and values of their customers to flourish. Pacelle shows, for instance, how the cruelties of industrial chicken farming are quickly becoming obsolete with a visit to Hampton Creek, the makers of a plant-based egg substitute and the world’s fastest-growing food startup ever.  Pacelle also recounts the stories of how established companies are joining in this economic transformation: from Petco and PetSmart, which have turned the conventional pet store model on its head by forswearing puppy mill suppliers in favor of shelter dogs; to John Paul Mitchell Systems, the Body Shop, and Lush, which use safe ingredients instead of animal tests for their cosmetics; to major food retailers like Whole Foods, Chipotle, and even Costco and Walmart, which are embracing animal welfare standards that are one by one unwinding the horrors of the factory farm.The Humane Economy is a clarion call to business leaders and to the world’s growing animal protection movement; it is equally a warning to the static thinking of animal-use industries and their apologists: “Here, in this humane economy,” Pacelle argues, “human ingenuity meets human virtue, and we discover at last that we can have it both ways — a better world for us and for animals, too.”

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Can’t recommend this joint enough. It is extremely hard to translate what is happening in our society right now. … Aaron Glantz does a great job moving through the jungle of jargon. But most importantly he implicitly raises a question that has been quietly dogging me for years: What does it mean to tell your children that their success is ultimately a matter of discipline, education, hard work, and citizenship, and then see that those factors have almost no power to explain the (financial) success of the Titans of America. ... An illuminating and discomfiting read.” — Ta-Nehisi Coates (via Instagram) "Essential reading." — New York Review of Books “Glantz skillfully tells a bigger story about American housing that’s tortuous, confounding and ultimately enraging.” — New York Times “With prose that is as plainspoken as it is propulsive, Glantz explains how homeownership propelled the American Dream until 1986 only to fall, one financial scheme at a time, at the hands of billionaire money-grabbers and the failing regulators and gutless politicians who enable them.” — Beth Macy, author of Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America “In case there was ever any doubt that the world of high finance affects American households, Aaron Glantz lays it to rest in this gripping narrative of how the foreclosure machine became a grand mechanism to convert America’s historic wealth building asset—its homes—into a commodity for financiers.” — Sarah Bloom Raskin, former deputy secretary of the US Treasury and former governor of the Federal Reserve Board “An eye-opening account of how a cast of characters from Wall Street to Hollywood enriched themselves at the expense of American families. Glantz weaves together personal stories, historical context, and sharp and insightful analysis of how financiers created predatory products that wreaked devastation on the US economy and… countless families.” — Mehrsa Baradaran, professor of law at the University of California, Irvine School of Law “Glantz, through exemplary journalism, reveals the new corporate landlords’ relationship to Donald Trump and their exploitation of loopholes in public policy, in combination with the endless resources of greedy bankers, to transform the 2008 foreclosure crisis into predatory renting schemes and cash in on widespread housing insecurity.” — Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, author of Race for Profit: How Banks and the Real Estate Industry Undermined Black Homeownership “This is a story that needs to be told, and Glantz tells it beautifully. Homewreckers reads like a novel, but it carries an important message: We must never let this happen again.” — Alan S. Blinder, Gordon S. Rentscher Professor of Economics and Public Affairs, Princeton University, former member of the Council of Economic Advisers, Vice Chairman of the Board of the Federal Reserve System “In this remarkable book, Aaron Glantz provides a well-researched, highly readable look at one of the nation’s most underreported stories…a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Great Recession and the role of the voracious financial interests who would go on to put Donald Trump in the White House.” — Gwenda Blair, author of The Trumps: Three Generations of Builders and a President “A tale of greed and corruption...A solid, useful exploration of a system that ‘needs substantial, systemic change.’” — Kirkus Reviews “[A] cogent, infuriating exposé… lucid prose and impressive research make this an essential account of an under-the-radar housing crisis.” — Publishers Weekly “Glantz does an excellent job explaining the financial complexities of the housing crisis and its fallout. But the real strength of his book comes from the personal stories he weaves in to illustrate his points…the most surprising stories are those of the homewreckers themselves.” — BookPage "A shocking investigation into America's housing crisis. ... A tale of greed and corruption." — Christiane Amanpour "Smart, engrossing... chronicles how a few vulture capitalists scored big paydays on the backs of beleaguered middle-class homeowners, exploiting government largesse to cover their losses - and positioning themselves for top Trump administration jobs." — San Francisco Chronicle

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Can’t recommend this joint enough. It is extremely hard to translate what is happening in our society right now. … Aaron Glantz does a great job moving through the jungle of jargon. But most importantly he implicitly raises a question that has been quietly dogging me for years: What does it mean to tell your children that their success is ultimately a matter of discipline, education, hard work, and citizenship, and then see that those factors have almost no power to explain the (financial) success of the Titans of America. ... An illuminating and discomfiting read.” — Ta-Nehisi Coates (via Instagram) "Essential reading." — New York Review of Books “Glantz skillfully tells a bigger story about American housing that’s tortuous, confounding and ultimately enraging.” — New York Times “With prose that is as plainspoken as it is propulsive, Glantz explains how homeownership propelled the American Dream until 1986 only to fall, one financial scheme at a time, at the hands of billionaire money-grabbers and the failing regulators and gutless politicians who enable them.” — Beth Macy, author of Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America “In case there was ever any doubt that the world of high finance affects American households, Aaron Glantz lays it to rest in this gripping narrative of how the foreclosure machine became a grand mechanism to convert America’s historic wealth building asset—its homes—into a commodity for financiers.” — Sarah Bloom Raskin, former deputy secretary of the US Treasury and former governor of the Federal Reserve Board “An eye-opening account of how a cast of characters from Wall Street to Hollywood enriched themselves at the expense of American families. Glantz weaves together personal stories, historical context, and sharp and insightful analysis of how financiers created predatory products that wreaked devastation on the US economy and… countless families.” — Mehrsa Baradaran, professor of law at the University of California, Irvine School of Law “Glantz, through exemplary journalism, reveals the new corporate landlords’ relationship to Donald Trump and their exploitation of loopholes in public policy, in combination with the endless resources of greedy bankers, to transform the 2008 foreclosure crisis into predatory renting schemes and cash in on widespread housing insecurity.” — Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, author of Race for Profit: How Banks and the Real Estate Industry Undermined Black Homeownership “This is a story that needs to be told, and Glantz tells it beautifully. Homewreckers reads like a novel, but it carries an important message: We must never let this happen again.” — Alan S. Blinder, Gordon S. Rentscher Professor of Economics and Public Affairs, Princeton University, former member of the Council of Economic Advisers, Vice Chairman of the Board of the Federal Reserve System “In this remarkable book, Aaron Glantz provides a well-researched, highly readable look at one of the nation’s most underreported stories…a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Great Recession and the role of the voracious financial interests who would go on to put Donald Trump in the White House.” — Gwenda Blair, author of The Trumps: Three Generations of Builders and a President “A tale of greed and corruption...A solid, useful exploration of a system that ‘needs substantial, systemic change.’” — Kirkus Reviews “[A] cogent, infuriating exposé… lucid prose and impressive research make this an essential account of an under-the-radar housing crisis.” — Publishers Weekly “Glantz does an excellent job explaining the financial complexities of the housing crisis and its fallout. But the real strength of his book comes from the personal stories he weaves in to illustrate his points…the most surprising stories are those of the homewreckers themselves.” — BookPage "A shocking investigation into America's housing crisis. ... A tale of greed and corruption." — Christiane Amanpour "Smart, engrossing... chronicles how a few vulture capitalists scored big paydays on the backs of beleaguered middle-class homeowners, exploiting government largesse to cover their losses - and positioning themselves for top Trump administration jobs." — San Francisco Chronicle

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Buckmaster, global compensation director at Nike, argues in his winning debut that America’s pay system is deeply broken. . . . Buckmaster packs his work with insight, and delivers his message in a charming, funny tone… This layperson’s guide will be a boon to anyone looking to understand the forces behind how that number got on their W-2.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Fair Pay . . . offer[s] deeply informed insight into how companies set pay rates . . . A thought-provoking counterpoint to typical fair-pay books." — Booklist "There is nothing more nuts-and-bolts about business than decisions on how to compensate employees, and there is nothing that could change the country quite so quickly or directly as tackling income inequality by paying most of them more. As Buckmaster writes, 'Now is the time to redeem the idea of fairness,' and his book is a perfect nuts-and-bolts, big picture place to start." — Porchlight “We have spent a generation laboring under the strange delusion that pay increases would impoverish the country. Fair Pay is both a corrective, but more interestingly, an insiders' account of the complexities inherent in how corporations really think about pay. Fascinating and essential reading for any economic reformer, or for that matter, anyone who earns a paycheck.” — Tim Wu, author of The Curse of Bigness and The Attention Merchants “In order to know your worth, you need to know how comp works. Anyone who reads this book is in for a treat. David Buckmaster’s unique insight as a corporate pay leader teaches us what the person on the other side of the pay negotiation table is really thinking, and how to make sure you get what you deserve.” — Claire Wasserman, founder of Ladies Get Paid “David Buckmaster describes why the current system of pay is broken and what to do about it. Fair Pay is a timely and important call to action, especially for business leaders whose workers make too little to make ends meet.” — Zeynep Ton, MIT Sloan School of Management and Good Jobs Institute “Take it from an insider: companies don’t compete for wages; they coordinate, making sure that employees are left in the dark. While most people may prefer not to know how sausages are made, knowing how wages are made is crucial for every employee. A must-read for employees and policy makers who believe that reforming the system remains possible.” — Katharina Pistor, author of The Code of Capital: How the Law Creates Wealth and Inequality "[Knezevich's] vocal character is perfect for the author's intent—to help workers negotiate fair pay for themselves and become more knowledgeable about how business and our economy work. Knezevich has a broad and appealing range, and is fun to hear as he interprets every nuance and idea in this accessible guide." — AudioFile Magazine "Fair Pay provides both high-level and specific recommendations for how to reform compensation . . . An important, insider perspective on the principles and tactics needed for more equitable and dynamic organizations." — Charter

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Book Synopsis*** Distinguished Winner for the Responsible Research in Management Award ***Negotiation and decision-making expert Max Bazerman explores how we can make more ethical choices by aspiring to be better, not perfect.Every day, you make hundreds of decisions.Trade Review"Bazerman’s encouraging call for readers to keep moving in the right direction, even if they aren’t on the fast track to perfection, is a much-needed and sane approach to personal betterment." — Publishers Weekly “Take some of the best ideas in philosophy, mix in relevant research in psychology, add a lifetime of practical wisdom, and you have the recipe for a realistic guide to doing the most good you can. Read this book, and you will find yourself leading a better life!” — Peter Singer, Princeton University, author of Animal Liberation and Practical Ethics “We all want to believe that we will help make the world a better place. But how? Take one step at a time, says Bazerman in his delightful and engaging book! More rational thinking and less intuition will lead us to that North Star.” — Sheryl WuDunn, Pulitzer Prize winner and bestselling coauthor of Tightrope “Max Bazerman has a gift: to grasp the core of our hardest ethical issues, and to bring the best science and arguments to grapple with them. He does this with such clarity and compassion for human nature that you will be more than persuaded—you’ll get up and do something!” — Mahzarin R. Banaji, Harvard University, bestselling coauthor of Blindspot “Building on the ideas of effective altruism, Bazerman delivers important new insights on how to use your time, money, intellect, and influence to make the world better.” — Will MacAskill, cofounder, Centre for Effective Altruism, and author of Doing Good Better “Although we’re quick to recognize the moral mistakes other people make, it’s not until it’s too late that we catch most of our own. As a leading expert on this problem, Max Bazerman shows how we can avoid ethical blunders—and do more good along the way.” — Adam Grant, bestselling author of Give and Take and Originals, and host of the TED podcast WorkLife “Max Bazerman is part behavioral scientist, part mensch—and the sage I consult whenever I’m stuck on a life decision. This brilliant, wise guide shows us why perfect really is the enemy of the good—and how we can all do better.” — Angela Duckworth, University of Pennsylvania, bestselling author of Grit “Bazerman offers a roadmap that will help readers understand the world around them and how they can most strategically and effectively make things better. I spent my first 10 years out of college trying to be perfect, not better. Oh, how I wish I’d had this book to guide my vocational decisions.” — Bruce Friedrich, cofounder and executive director, the Good Food Institute "Bazerman brings together the powerful insights of behavioural science and the incisiveness of Harvard Business School on how we can make the world better: more ethical, less corrupt, and more sustainable. It’s also Bazerman’s most personal work yet. He really does want to make the world better, not through lecturing, but by giving people the mental and institutional tools to shape it themselves." — David Halpern, CEO of the Behavioural Insights Team and author of Inside the Nudge Unit "This will appeal to those seeking practical suggestions for improving business and philanthropic behavior." — Library Journal

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Book SynopsisTrade Review[This] remarkable new book… should be required reading for everyone at Ofcom, the Competition and Markets Authority and the DCMS. — John Naughton, The Guardian In all, it is a strong argument that deserves a good hearing: far from chilling innovation, the book concludes, reining in Big Tech may be the only way to save it. — The Financial Times ‘Ariel Ezrachi’s and Maurice E. Stucke’s scholarly research on the digital economy, competition and antitrust law, and economic inequality have made waves in the policy debate space... The digital world has been changing so rapidly, but their proposals for the way forward are promising. Their book is a wide-angle look at where we are, and who and what we—as small businesses and everyday internet users—are up against. And if more people read How Big-Tech Barons Smash Innovation—and How to Strike Back I think it will enable more fertile ground for truly helpful and humane innovation, online and off.’ — Gabbi Cisneros, Porchlight Using vivid examples and relying on their work in the field, the authors explain how the leading tech companies design their sprawling ecosystems to extract more profits (while crushing any entrepreneur that poses a threat). — Porchlight

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Book SynopsisThis work provides an analysis of the inner workings of Japan's keiretsu - the corporate alliances that have been the cause of much debate. The text aims to reveal what the keiretsu really are and how they work, covering topics such as how foreign firms can circumvent the keiretsu.Table of ContentsBehind the mask; keiretsu as a government tool; fortress keiretsu; stranglehold on business?; life beneath the keiretsu; how foreign firms can circumvent the keiretsu in Japan; turning the tables; keiretsu as fair play?; invincible or over the hill?; the keiretsu tomorrow.

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Book SynopsisEngineering Economy presents a crisp, bold new design using color, highlighting and icons to focus on important concepts, terms, equations and decision guidelines. There are new features, new topics (such as ethics and staged decision making), and new online tools; yet no compromise on coverage, examples, or the well-accepted writing style of this popular text. Solved examples, problems and case studies target many of the current engineering challenges in areas such as energy, ethics, the environment, and the worldâs changing economics.McGraw-Hill's Connect, is also available as an optional, add on item. Connect is the only integrated learning system that empowers students by continuously adapting to deliver precisely what they need, when they need it, how they need it, so that class time is more effective. Connect allows the professor to assign homework, quizzes, and tests easily and automatically grades and records the scores of the student's work. Problems are randomized tTable of ContentsLearning Stage 1 - The Fundamentals1) Foundations of Engineering Economy2) Factors: How Time and Interest Affect Money3) Combining Factors and Spreadsheet Functions4) Nominal and Effective Interest RatesLearning Stage 2 - Basic Analysis Tools5) Present Worth Analysis6) Annual Worth Analysis7) Rate of Return Analysis: One Project8) Rate of Return Analysis: Multiple Alternatives9) Benefit/Cost Analysis and Public Sector EconomicsLearning Stage 2 - Epilogue: Selecting the Basic Analysis ToolLearning Stage 3 - Making Decisions10) Project Financing and Non-economic Attributes11) Replacement and Retention Decisions12) Independent Projects With Budget Limitation13) Breakeven and Payback AnalysisLearning Stage 4 - Rounding Out the Study14) Effects of Inflation15) Cost Estimation and Indirect Cost Allocation16) Depreciation Methods17) After-Tax Economic Analysis18) Sensitivity Analysis and Staged Decisions19) More on Variation and Decision Making under RiskAppendix A - Using Spreadsheets and Microsoft ExcelAppendix B - Basics of Accounting Reports and Business RatiosAppendix C - Code of Ethics for EngineersAppendix D - Alternate Methods For Equivalence CalculationsAppendix E - Glossary of Concepts and Terms

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Book SynopsisA member of what he calls the pirate generation', Stephen Witt has been bootlegging music since the mid-1990s. While amassing an archive of hundreds of thousands of pirated mp3s, he became obsessed with the subject of digital piracy, and eventually changed careers to write this thrilling investigative history.He was born in New Hampshire in 1979, raised in the Midwest and graduated from the University of Chicago with a degree in mathematics. He spent the next six years working for hedge funds in Chicago and New York. Following a spell in East Africa working in economic development, he graduated from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism in 2011.He lives in Brooklyn, New York. How Music Got Free is his first book.Trade ReviewEnthralling… A terrific, timely, informative book… Witt is an authoritative, enthusiastic, sure-footed guide, and his research and his storytelling are exemplary… How Music Got Free stands comparison to The Social Network -- Nick Hornby * Sunday Times *Incredible, possibly canonical. . . . A story that's too bizarre to make up, but needed to be told. . . . Even if you're not a music geek, How Music Got Free is one of the most gripping investigative books of the year. * Vice *Like Bond meets 28 Days Later... Witt tells a thrilling tale, with a cast of music biz bigwigs, painstaking German boffins, and pirates and petty thieves. Witt’s writing reminded me of all my favourite modern essayists: Remnick, Franzen and John Jeremiah Sullivan. I loved it -- Colin Greenwood, RadioheadBrilliant... Like many great works of investigative journalism it makes it clear that this is one of those stories you think you know until you realise you don’t -- John Niven * The Spectator *A fantastic book and a scintillating achievement -- Felix Martin, author of Money: the unauthorised biography

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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 SynopsisDiscover happiness within through simple steps in Dr. Rekha Shetty's book. Create your own Happy Street by making small changes in your daily life and surroundings. Find joy in the present moment rather than chasing external success for ultimate happiness.

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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 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 SynopsisBraithwaite''s argument against punitive justice systems and for restorative justice systems establishes that there are good theoretical and empirical grounds for anticipating that well designed restorative justice processes will restore victims, offenders, and communities better than existing criminal justice practices. Counterintuitively, he also shows that a restorative justice system may deter, incapacitate, and rehabilitate more effectively than a punitive system. This is particularly true when the restorative justice system is embedded in a responsive regulatory framework that opts for deterrence only after restoration repeatedly fails, and incapacitation only after escalated deterrence fails. Braithwaite''s empirical research demonstrates that active deterrence under the dynamic regulatory pyramid that is a hallmark of the restorative justice system he supports, is far more effective than the passive deterrence that is notable in the stricter sentencing grid of current criminal

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Trade Review"A surprisingly bare-knuckled book by one of the last editors-in-chief at the New England Journal of Medicine."--Mother Jones"A temperate but tough look at how big business is corrupting medicine."--Publishers Weekly"An important and thought-provoking analysis of the extensive conflicts of interest that pervade the relationship between pharmaceutical companies and the medical profession. This book is a wake-up call for physicians, policy-makers, and the public." --Senator Edward M. Kennedy"His quiet fury is palpable as he watches his beloved medical profession being corrupted by businesses willing to do whatever it takes to get their drugs prescribed."--American Scientist"From this book's title to its final words...Jerome P. Kassirer slams his fellow physicians.... 'It shouldn't have to be patients' responsibilities to protect themselves against the medical profession,' Kassirer writes. Bravo to that."--Tom Graham, Washington Post Book World"Documents with well-referenced examples, how conflicts of interest, primarily financial in nature, have infiltrated all areas of the profession."--New England Journal of Medicine"On the Take should be required reading for anyone concerned about the future of medicine in this country. Kassirer has shined a much-needed spotlight on the dark underbelly of physicians' financial dealings with industry. He argues compellingly that the corrupting influence of money is now so entrenched that the medical profession alone may not be able to save itself from rank commercialism. Public outrage at the unconscionable practices documented in this book may be our only hope of redirecting the medical profession away from overweening self-interest and back towards its moral purpose--protecting patients' interests. If readers of this book are not outraged at what they learn, hope for a future of beneficent medicine may indeed be lost."--Jordan J. Cohen, M.D., President, Association of American Medical Colleges"Kassirer...has taken on the daunting task of documenting the varied and ingenious ways in which his fellow physicians have managed to accept money and gifts from pharmaceutical companies without calling the practice 'bribery'.... One virtue of this fine book, at least as a muckraking exhibit, is that its author, a physician of the old school, has been around long enough to see a lot of unraked muck.... You have to admire Kassirer's willingness to call a spade a spade."--American Prospect"On the Take describes the web of financial interests that entangles many doctors and threatens their objectivity and professionalism. Equally bad, financial conflicts of interest can undermine public trust in doctors. In this book, Dr. Jerome P. Kassirer diagnoses the malady as systemic, widespread, and insidious. Dr. Kassirer's powerful account will make it hard for anyone to deny that a serious problem exists and demands attention. On the Take deserves to be read by everyone who has a stake in the future integrity of medicine and health care."--Harvey V. Fineberg, President, The Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences"Dr. Jerome Kassirer authoritatively describes the emerging immersion of the practice of medicine into the activities of the pharmaceutical and medical device world. As medicine itself has become a big business, the duties of the physician to the patient are in danger of being compromised and subverted. Personal vignettes from the author's experience lend credibility to many of the dangers described. The observations are disturbing and the implications profound." --Joseph B. Martin, M.D., Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Harvard University"This important book provides a thoughtful, well-documented, and ultimately devastating exposé of the pervasive relationships between health care corporations, researchers and practicing physicians. Every patient should be familiar with the conflicts of interest that affect the care they receive, and this book explains those conflicts with often frightening clarity. The time has come for full disclosure." --Dr. John W. Rowe, M.D., Chairman and CEO, Aetna, Inc."On the Take paints a disturbing portrait of a medical system twisted by unseen and pernicious conflicts of interest. Dr. Jerome Kassirer writes with the authority of a leader in medicine, with the candor of an advocate who pulls no punches, and with the common sense of a citizen who can smell when something is just not right. I highly recommend this book." --U.S. Representative Henry A. Waxman, California

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Book SynopsisIn development circles, there is now widespread consensus that social entrepreneurs represent a far better mechanism to respond to needs than we have ever had before--a decentralized and emergent force that remains our best hope for solutions that can keep pace with our problems and create a more peaceful world. David Bornstein's previous book on social entrepreneurship, How to Change the World, was hailed by Nicholas Kristof in The New York Times as a bible in the field and published in more than twenty countries. Now, Bornstein shifts the focus from the profiles of successful social innovators in that book--and teams with Susan Davis, a founding board member of the Grameen Foundation--to offer the first general overview of social entrepreneurship. In a Q & A format allowing readers to go directly to the information they need, the authors map out social entrepreneurship in its broadest terms as well as in its particulars. Bornstein and Davis explain what social entrepreneurs are, Trade Review"Excellent!" --Nicholas Kristof, New York Times "Order this book and read it immediately...This book gives you some great ways to understand and apply the whole idea of entrepreneurship/social entrepreneurship." --Tom Suddes, The Suddes Group, ForImpact.org "The most essential starter guide to the field I've yet seen." --Change.org "A great primer of social entrepreneurship, trends, and a look into the future." --Encouragizers "This book is an excellent way to get a snapshot of everything going on in the Social Entrepreneurship space." --RisingPyramid.org "Practical offer[s] concrete examples of the challenges faced by social ventures and shedding light on the issues that make social enterprises different from traditional businesses." --NextBillion.net "The first to give an excellent overview of what being a social entrepreneur is all about. You'll learn what the difference is between a social entrepreneurship and a regular business venture and traditional non-profits. If you think you want to innovate unique social solutions to unique social problems for your encore career, this is the place to start." --Lin Schreiber, founder of RevolutionizeRetirement.comTable of ContentsAcknowledgments A Note on Terms Introduction Part One: Defining Social Entrepreneurship What is social entrepreneurship? When did it emerge as a global movement? Who are the pioneers? What does a social entrepreneur do? What are social entrepreneurs like? What is the difference between social and business entrepreneurship? What are the differences between social entrepreneurship and government? How is social entrepreneurship different from activism? What is the relationship between social entrepreneurship and democracy? Part Two: Challenges of Causing Change What are the main financial constraints? How do social entrepreneurs build organizations and enterprises? Can the field attract and cultivate talented workers? How do social entrepreneurs evaluate their impact? What is the difference between scale and impact? What's stopping social change? Part Three: Envisioning an Innovating Society How is social entrepreneurship changing minds? How could schools nurture social innovators? What is being done at the university level? What can governments do to engage more successfully with social entrepreneurs? How is social entrepreneurship influencing business? Can philanthropy be more effective? How will the field of social entrepreneurship influence journalism? How can individuals prepare themselves to participate in the field of social entrepreneurship? Appendix A Selected Bibliography

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive and insightful look at the modern workplace and how employees are managed, where the new approach is driven by the quirks of financial accounting to the detriment of employees and the long-term success of the organization. Real wages have stagnated or declined for most workers, job insecurity has increased, and retirement income is uncertain. Hours of work for white collar employees have increased steadily, opportunities for advancement have withered, and evidence of the negative effects of workplace stress on health continues to accumulate. Why have jobs gotten so much worse? As Peter Cappelli argues, these issues are not a result of companies trying to be cost effective. They stem from the logic of financial accounting--the arbiter for determining whether a company is maximizing shareholder value--and its fundamental flaws in dealing with human capital. Financial accounting views employee costs as fixed costs that cannot be reduced and fails to account for the costs oTrade Review...a timely study that connects present-day labor shortages to the dehumanizing irrationality of the modern workplace. * Publishers Weekly *How and why are corporate jobs getting worse and worse over time? Peter Cappelli's latest book answers both these questions: corporations are pushed by accounting demands to squeeze employment costs and to rely on contractors and outsourcing to keep these costs off their books-even at the expense of HR practices supported by decades of research and experience. Our Least Important Asset is an arresting take on the source of our current employment malaise. * Jerry Davis, University of Michigan *Human capital expert Peter Cappelli has written an important new book addressing the fundamental question of why policies that value and build human capital are not only rare in practice but increasingly implemented. His insightful answer: financial accounting measures lead to a lose-lose situation in which companies and their employees suffer. Just as the ESG movement has broadened reporting, so the answer to improved productivity and employee wellbeing must begin in changes in accounting measures. * Jeffrey Pfeffer, Stanford Graduate School of Business *Peter Cappelli, one of the leading scholars of workforce management, offers a compelling explanation of the decline of human resource practices like careful hiring and performance evaluation and investment in training. Corporate fixation with shareholder value maximization operationalized through financial accounting practices has turned employees from a perceived asset to a liability. Cappelli's probing analysis shows that the popular bromide of convincing corporate leaders 'to do well by doing good' is not sufficient to stem the erosion of work. That makes Our Least Important Asset a must read for those who care about the future of work and workers. * David Weil, Brandeis University *A thought-provoking and important study for managers or faculty and students in business and management programs. * Library Journal *Cappelli's book is based on decades of research and experience in human resource management. He draws on a wealth of empirical evidence and case studies to illustrate his points. Cappelli's book is based on decades of research and experience in human resource management. He draws on a wealth of empirical evidence and case studies to illustrate his points. Highly recommended. All readership levels. * Choice *Table of ContentsPreface Introduction: The New Model and How We Got Here 1. Employment Practices Are Choices 2. Beyond Financial Accounting: What Drives Leaders 3. Hiring 4. The Rise of a New Industry and the Liquid Workforce 5. How Work Gets Done 6. The Impact on Employees Final Thoughts Notes Index

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Book SynopsisIn Remote and Hybrid Work: What Everyone Needs to Know, long-time remote work scholar and consultant Barbara Z. Larson provides an accessible and critical resource for understanding the remote and virtual workplace, and how to lead in this new work environment. Remote and hybrid work have become defining features of the twenty-first century workplace, and affect almost all of us, including those who work daily in the office. As many people discover the benefits and challenges of working from home, co-workers are contending with emptier offices and virtual teams, managers are learning how to lead from a distance, and businesses and governments are working through the policy implications of a new model of work.In Remote and Hybrid Work: What Everyone Needs to Know, Barbara Z. Larson addresses key questions regarding the contemporary workplace: what is the difference between virtual work and remote work? How common is remote work, and what changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic? Is there a

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Book SynopsisThe Oxford Handbook of Gender in Organizations is a comprehensive analysis of thinking and research on gender in organizations with original contributions from key international scholars in the field.Trade ReviewWhat this Handbook offers is a broad range of theoretical approaches and future directions for the study of gender and organizations, drawn from different disciplines. * Tessa Wright, Work, Employment and Society *Table of ContentsPART I. THEORIZING GENDER AND ORGANIZATIONS ; PART II. GENDER IN LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT ; PART III. GENDER AND CAREERS ; PART IV. MASCULINITIES IN ORGANIZATIONS

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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 SynopsisA statement about the fundamental, ethical, practical issues facing newspapers, this book seeks to clarify these issues, and also to offer a provocative perspective on questions which should concern journalists who care about creating a more cohesive society.

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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 SynopsisPredatory pricing has long been a contentious issue among lawmakers and economists. Legal actions are continually brought against companies. But the question remains: how likely are firms to cut prices in order to drive rivals out of business? This text makes an analysis of this topic.Table of ContentsPreface 1. The Debate on Predation 2. Reputational Models of Predation: Testing the Assumptions 3. Nonprofit Objectives and Credible Commitments: What Does This Imply for Government Enterprises? 4. Are Government or Private Enterprises More Likely to Engage in Predatory Behavior? Some International Evidence 5. What Happens When the Victims Have Better Information Than the Predators? 6. Some Final Thoughts Appendixes A. Explaining the Framework Used to Evaluate the Legitimacy of Anti-dumping Cases B. Data Appendix C. Analyzing How the Profitability of Entry Deterrence Is Affected by the Possibility of Trading Profits Notes References Index

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Book SynopsisAs the international community calls for more responsible environmental, social, and governance performance, the politics of commodities becomes more fraught. Commodity Politics cuts through responsibility rhetoric and presents research from Cameroon to provide a better understanding of the political complexity surrounding commodity production and trade today.Trade Review“Commodity Politics demonstrates not just how different actors and groups in several African countries and across several industries define responsible development and use of resources in different ways, but clearly explains why this matters. The book’s multidimensional understanding of responsibility is a useful heuristic that will be applicable to other regional contexts and industries.” Andrea M. Collins, University of Waterloo

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Book SynopsisAs the international community calls for more responsible environmental, social, and governance performance, the politics of commodities becomes more fraught. Commodity Politics cuts through responsibility rhetoric and presents research from Cameroon to provide a better understanding of the political complexity surrounding commodity production and trade today.Trade Review“Commodity Politics demonstrates not just how different actors and groups in several African countries and across several industries define responsible development and use of resources in different ways, but clearly explains why this matters. The book’s multidimensional understanding of responsibility is a useful heuristic that will be applicable to other regional contexts and industries.” Andrea M. Collins, University of Waterloo

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Book SynopsisJust Fodder addresses ethical and political questions arising from thinking about animals as eaters rather than as foodstuffs. Josh Milburn offers a novel theory of animal rights that insists that figuring out the full range of our obligations to animals requires asking questions about the nature and circumstances of our relationships with them.Trade Review“[Just Fodder] brings a significant and imperative contribution for animal advocates (and/or activists), social scientists, philosophers and other academic sectors parties to think about and understand the animal-human relationship from a broader point-of-view. For animal lovers, animal activists or animal advocates who have (or don't have) relationships with animals, it is worth reading this book and thinking more profoundly about the ethical questions raised by the author.” The Vegan Society“Just Fodder paves the way for a new road of enquiry into a topic that is not itself new at all: we have been directly or indirectly impacting on animals’ diets for millennia. That philosophers—to say nothing of political theorists—have largely failed to seriously address the ethics of feeding animals is likely a reflection of how they have, until relatively recently, failed to take animal ethics in general seriously.* Just Fodder*—beyond being itself a lucid and thoughtful account of an important topic—is therefore a heartening indication of the current state of animal ethics, and an exciting sign of the inquiries still to come.” *Journal of Moral Philosophy *“The book is a very valuable contribution to a debate that we must eventually have in our societies.” Daily Philosophy“That philosophers—to say nothing of political theorists—have largely failed to seriously address the ethics of feeding animals is likely a reflection of how they have, until relatively recently, failed to take animal ethics in general seriously. Just Fodder—beyond being itself a lucid and thoughtful account of an important topic—is therefore a heartening indication of the current state of animal ethics, and an exciting sign of the inquiries still to come.” *Contemporary Political Theory *

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Book SynopsisContents Introduction Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Contrast of Meanings and Intents; A. P.Kakabadse; N.K.Kakabadse & C.Rozuel CSR Penetrating the Supply Chain: Desire Lacking Reality; A.P.Kakabadse; N.K.Kakabadse & R. Middleton Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Healthcare: Case Study of a Local French Hospital; A.P. Kakabadse, N.K. Kakabadse and C. Rozuel Investment Brokers Orientation toward CSR; A.P.Kakabadse; N.K.Kakabadse & R.Knyght Ethical Considerations in Decision-Making: Case Study of the UK's Acute Private Healthcare Industry; A.P.Kakabadse; N.K.Kakabadse; C. Rozuel & K. Elliott Insider Trading - So What's Wrong With It? Examination of the Vienna, London and New York Stock Exchanges; A.P.Kakabadse; N.K.Kakabadse & A.Kaspurz CSR in the Boardroom: Myth or Mindfulness; A.P.Kakabadse; N.KakabadseTable of ContentsContents Introduction Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Contrast of Meanings and Intents; A. P.Kakabadse; N.K.Kakabadse & C.Rozuel CSR Penetrating the Supply Chain: Desire Lacking Reality; A.P.Kakabadse; N.K.Kakabadse & R. Middleton Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Healthcare: Case Study of a Local French Hospital; A.P. Kakabadse, N.K. Kakabadse and C. Rozuel Investment Brokers Orientation toward CSR; A.P.Kakabadse; N.K.Kakabadse & R.Knyght Ethical Considerations in Decision-Making: Case Study of the UK's Acute Private Healthcare Industry; A.P.Kakabadse; N.K.Kakabadse; C. Rozuel & K. Elliott Insider Trading - So What's Wrong With It? Examination of the Vienna, London and New York Stock Exchanges; A.P.Kakabadse; N.K.Kakabadse & A.Kaspurz CSR in the Boardroom: Myth or Mindfulness; A.P.Kakabadse; N.Kakabadse

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Book SynopsisAs sales of fair-trade goods explode across the globe, Fair Trade and the Citizen-Consumer provides a timely analysis of the organizations, institutions and grassroots networks behind this growing movement.Trade Review'Katy Wheeler offers a thorough and judicious evaluation of the Fairtrade movement and, thereby, a significant contribution to understanding the political potential of ethical consumption.' - Alan Warde, Professor Sociology, University of Manchester, UK "A thouroughly engaging read ... this book is an accessible and thought-provoking offering that works to engage critically with fair trade rather than merely celebrate it. [The book] offers a critical and timely intervention, drawing attention to the lived realities of fair-trade consumption, and provides a useful platform to inform and stimulate further debate and research." - Cultural SociologyTable of ContentsIntroduction: The Rise of the Fair-Trade Citizen-Consumer Constructing the Citizen-Consumer The International Fair-Trade Consumer Movement Promoting Fair-Trade The Practice of Fair-Trade Support The Normalisation and Exclusivity of Fair-Trade Consumption The Politics of Fair-Trade Consumption Conclusion: The Ideology of the Citizen-Consumer Appendix: The National Omnibus Survey Questions (Module 236) Bibliography

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThey used to say in Warsaw of the globetrotting, four-time Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, "God is everywhere. Kolodko's already been there." In his latest book Truth, Error, and Lies, Grzegorz W. Kolodko takes us on a breathtaking journey through territories, centuries, and disciplines, including some formerly uncharted, at nerve-wracking speed. One will always be entertained, inspired, and enlightened. -- D. Mario Nuti, University of Rome La Sapienza Truth, Errors, and Lies distills lessons for development learned from a whole life of work and observations by a thinker and practitioner of economic transition and real-world politics. -- Justin Yifu Lin, chief economist and senior vice president of the World Bank Kolodko has been an important player in the transition of the Polish economy and has wide experience and original insights into themes and trends in the international economy. Every reader with an interest in economic development can benefit from reading this book. -- Robert A. Mundell, Nobel laureate in economic sciences Kolodko astounds the reader with his erudition and, something of immeasurable value in a book on economics, never permits him to become bored. Thanks to the successful marriage of economics, history, sociology, politics, and literature, Truth, Errors, and Lies is light reading but not devoid of theoretical gravity, ideal for the beach and, at the same time, just right for a university seminar. Le Monde Diplomatique This huge canvas depicting recent developments in economic policy is an outcry against the neoliberalism that dominated policymaking in the last quarter of the twentieth century and a hopeful assessment of the departures in economic thinking over the past two decades. Although I do not agree with Kolodko that the neoliberals have a monopoly on lying and the neo-left are pure in heart, I believe this book is a valuable meditation on the heterodox approach to economic policy now springing up across the world. -- Edmund S. Phelps, Nobel laureate in economic sciences Grzegorz Kolodko has written an extraordinarily wide-ranging and thought-provoking book. It is easy to disagree with parts of his argument. But the book makes plain not only the scale of the challenges humanity now confronts but the potential for humane, pragmatic and co-operative solutions. -- Martin Wolf, chief economics commentator at the Financial Times The book is splendidly written, brimming with riches, and, like the Bible, can be studied from beginning to end and from end to beginning. -- Janusz Czapinski Books of a similar nature to "Truth, Errors and Lies: Politics and Economics in a Volatile World" include Alvin Toffler's "Future Shock," published in 1970, and Francis Fukuyama's "1989 The End of History"...The whole civilized world talked about them...This book will play a similar role. -- Andrew Ziemski In a world that focuses on trees or even on the barks of the trees, Professor Kolodkobook deals with all the forests of the world, and not only the forests of today but alsothose of the past and the future. -- Professor Vito Tanzi, Former Director of Fiscal Affairs Department, IMF Professor Kolodko is certainly very outspoken; he does not mince words. My own specialty is theory,which inter alia is meant to inform policy; the book gets directly at the policy matters themselves. -- Robert J. Aumann, Hebrew University, Nobel Prize Laureate in Economic Sciences Grzegorz Kolodko - an economist who sets out in pursuit of the volatile world to unravel the nexusof humanity's concerns - is not daunted by the complexity of the task. His ever-vigilant optimism cutsthrough the conundrum and leads him to boldly denounce conformism, hypocrisy and opportunistic thinking. Aided by his knowledge, practical experience and erudition of a humanist equally at home with Hafez, Montaigneor Orwell, he wields with panache his narrative spiced with anecdote and irony. A real tour de force! -- Jozef Hen, writer But this book is well worth reading, even if you disagree with its arguments and dislike its conclusions. Eastern Approaches - Economist blog ...an extraordinarily wide-ranging and thought-provoking book. -- Manju Agarwal Finance IndiaTable of ContentsThe Navigator 1: The World, by Words 2: How Things Happen: Economic Processes-What Science, by Policy 3: A Brief History of the World and What We Can Learn from It: Why Some Countries Are Wealthy and Others Poor, by and Whether It Must Always Be So 4: Globalization-and Then What? Where Globalization Originated and How to Come Out Ahead in the Era of Worldwide Interdependence 5: The World As It Is: How People Are Coping in Various Corners of a Changing World 6: The Withering of Neoliberalism and Its Tattered Legacy: Why a Harmful Concept Rose to Temporary Ascendancy in Half the World and What to Do about It 7: What Development Is and What It Depends On: Where Socioeconomic Development Comes from and How It Can Make Us Happy 8: Stagnation and Development-Institutions, by Policy 9: The Coincidence Theory of Development and the New Pragmatism: What Output Growth and Economic Development Depend On and How to Make Them Better 10: The Uncertain Future: What Awaits Us in the Near and Distant Future, by and What Say We Have in It A Letter Index

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Book SynopsisA little book of inspiration for the modern world. Most of us live our lives by accident - we live as it happens. Fulfilment comes when we live our lives on purpose.''What are you going to do with your life? What are you doing with your life now?''''Do you have goals? A vision? A clear sense of why you do what you do?''Almost everyone knows someone who has grappled with at least one of these questions. The answers can often seem elusive or uncertain.Though there are many paths to follow into the unknown future, there is one way that dramatically increases the chances we will enjoy the journey. To travel with someone we trust.We can try to build a successful career or a happy life alone, but why would we?Together is better.This unique and delightful little book makes the point that together is better in a quite unexpected way. Simon Sinek, bestselling author of Start With Why, Leaders Eat Last

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Book Synopsis''This is a must read!'' Vince Cable, former leader of the Liberal Democrats''Reads like a rip roaring tale of a corporate high wire act'' John McDonnell, former Shadow Chancellor ''Should be sold with a bottle of blood-pressure pills'' Edward Lucas, The Times The proud owner of a sprawling 14m estate in the Cotswolds, boasting a stable of eventing horses, a fleet of supercars and neighbouring the royal family, Neil Woodford was the most celebrated and successful British investor of his generation. He spent years beating the market; betting against the dot com bubble in the 1990s and the banks before the financial crash in 2008, making blockbuster returns for his investors and earning himself a reputation of ''the man who made Middle England rich''.But, in 2019, after a stream of poorly-judged investments, Woodford''s asset management company collapsed, trapping hundreds of thousands of rainy-day savers in hiTrade ReviewAn outstanding, readable, well researched account of the collapse of Woodford Investment Management ...'Built on a lie' wasn't a journalist's sound-bite but the judgement of Mark Carney, former Governor of the Bank of England, who saw clearly that Woodford was a symptom of a dangerously unstable investment model. When a rogue investor smashes down a rotten door causing so much damage, give some credit to the rotten door. This is a must read -- Vince Cable * former leader of the Liberal Democrats and Secretary of State for Business *What reads like a rip roaring tale of a corporate high wire act is in fact also a forensic exposure of a finance system out of control, populated by gambling profiteers operating with impunity and accountable to nobody -- John McDonnell * Labour MP for Hayes and Harlington and former Shadow Chancellor *Owen reveals in meticulous detail the actions of disgraced fund manager Woodford - how he did what he did. But he also places at the heart of the story those who lost their life's savings. The ones whose names and stories we mustn't forget. Vital financial journalism with heart -- Emma Barnett * broadcaster *Colourful, insightful and pacey -- Oliver Shah * Business Editor of the Sunday Times and author of Damaged Goods: The Rise and Fall of Sir Philip Green *Built On A Lie pulls no punches. Owen Walker offers fresh revelations about the scandal, while asking important questions about what we can learn -- Dave Baxter * Investor's Chronicle *This book should be sold with a bottle of blood-pressure pills. Owen Walker paints a picture of complacency, incompetence and deceit that allowed Woodford, arrogant and naive in equal measure, to splurge his investors' cash on half-baked schemes, covering up the results with financial jiggery-pokery and outright lies. Written with refreshing clarity about a subject often shrouded in mumbo-jumbo and jargon... Walker's depiction is meticulous and unsparing. -- Edward Lucas * The Times *Neil Woodford made his name as the fund manager who made middle England rich, becoming a rock star to the investment world. Then it all went horribly wrong and Woodford lost investors more than £1bn in a ruinous fire sale. The FT's European banking correspondent tells the story expertly * Financial Times, Best Books of 2021 *

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Book SynopsisLearn how to green your business with the help of one of the UK''s leading corporate activists.Running a sustainable business doesn''t mean that you can''t make a profit. In this inspiring book, readers that own businesses of all sizes will learn the value of pursuing ethical policies through the journey of the author''s quest to do it right. Inside the pages of this sustainable business book, you''ll find:- Expert advice on practical ways that businesses can help reverse climate change and promote social justice while generating a profit- Chapters addressing plastics, responsible supply chains, the impact of COVID-19, and building a legacy that inspires the next generation- Real-life examples from Iceland''s ongoing quest to be sustainable give insights into leadership and sustainable businessIn the face of global warming, companies are moving towards more eco-friendly business practices and embracing their corporate social Trade ReviewAn honest and positive book * Financial Times *

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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 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 SynopsisThe collected reflections of leaders in business, academy and other parts of society ask questions to consider in the rush towards globalization: What is the next step in the globalization process? Should we aim for one global code of conduct? What accountability structures are helpful?Trade Review“The contemporary globalization of business cries out for a global ethic, the successful articulation of which is furthered by this collection of timely new essays that together evaluate existing global codes and suggest fruitful lines of future development. The twenty-seven codes conveniently gathered in the Appendix enhance the volume’s usefulness. The books is an important and welcome addition to the literature on international business ethics.” —Richard T. De George, University Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, University of Kansas“These two books [Economic Imperatives and Ethical Values in Global Business and Global Codes of Conduct] present the best current thinking about efforts to appraise and influence the social and ethical impact of global corporations, and set the stage for the new UN Global Compact initiated by Secretary-General Kofi Annan in 1999.” —Ethics and International Affairs“A useful all-in-one-volume survey of the values and the limitations of global codes of conduct for multinational corporations—a topic of obvious importance in an increasingly ‘globalized’ economy.... Recommended for academic collections, lower-division undergraduate through research, as well as professional libraries.” —Choice

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Book SynopsisA compelling look at the B Corp movement and why socially and environmentally responsible companies are vital for everyone’s futureTrade Review“Better Business is a valuable guide to an important force”—The Financial Times “Marquis explains well what he sees as the problem with the traditional "shareholder primacy" model and provides a comprehensive history of how the movement for change started, including the struggle to give the B corporation model legal backing.”—Money Week“Marquis weaves a compelling argument that ‘socially and environmentally responsible companies are vital for everyone’s future’. A prescient book when capitalism in its current form is coming under question.”—Arun Kakar, Spear’s Magazine“Marquis’s access to the movement and ability to write organisational history make this book a fantastic read.”—Dr Johannes Lenhard, LSE Review of BooksLonglisted for the 2020 Porchlight Business Book Awards, sponsored by the Porchlight Book CompanyWinner of the 2021 Axiom Gold Medal, Business Ethics category, sponsored by the Axiom Business Book Awards"Better Business is a compelling demonstration of how redefining the corporate purpose can have impact at scale. The B Corp movement is leading the way to a more resilient economy and society."—Emmanuel Faber, Chairman and CEO, Danone “Christopher Marquis is one of the world’s leading experts on the dynamics of business and social innovation. Drawing on extensive evidence and vivid case studies, he busts myths about shareholder primacy and reveals how it’s possible for companies to integrate social good into their missions.”—Adam M. Grant, author of Originals and Give and Take and host of the TED podcast Worklife "Better Business is the book to read if you want to put values and purpose at the center of your company. It’s an inspiring book with great insights to share."—Jerry Greenfield, co-founder, Ben & Jerry’s "Chris Marquis’ book shows us why the leadership of B Corps and tools like the SDG Action Manager might be our best bet to drive meaningful business action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030."—Lise Kingo, CEO & Executive Director, United Nations Global Compact "Better Business is an important blueprint for how businesses can and should be both successful and a force for good."—Rose Marcario, President and CEO, Patagonia “American capitalism is self-defeating over the long term and in trouble right now. Better Business offers sage and practical advice on how business leaders and policy makers can do better while doing well.” – Deval Patrick, former Governor of Massachusetts “Marquis convincingly shows how businesses like B Corps cannot only do good, but also do well by doing good. Every business leader that wants to create a resilient, sustainable and high performing company should read this book.”—Paul Polman, Former CEO of Unilever and co-founder of IMAGINE “Better Business presents a compelling account of how the B Corp movement is beginning to transform businesses around the world into something more idealistic and truly productive.”—Robert Shiller, Nobel Laureate in Economics “Better Business is an engaging and thoroughgoing guide to the B Corp movement and provides an essential strategic and moral framework for conducting business in the 21st century.”—Vincent Stanley, co-author of The Responsible Company “By highlighting that a starting point to reform our economy is putting legal power behind the idea that corporations should have to treat all their stakeholders, and particularly their workers, with respect, Better Business convincingly outlines how capitalism can be reshaped to be more fair and equitable for all.”—Leo E. Strine Jr., former Chief Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court "A fascinating and nuanced account of one of the most important business movements of our time."—András Tilcsik, coauthor of Meltdown: Why Our Systems Fail and What We Can Do About It

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Book SynopsisIn this landmark work, NEW YORKER columnist James Surowiecki explores a seemingly counter-intuitive idea that has profound implications. Decisions taken by a large group, even if the individuals within the group aren''t smart, are always better than decisions made by small numbers of ''experts''. This seemingly simply notion has endless and major ramifications for how businesses operate, how knowledge is advanced, how economies are (or should be) organised and how nation-states fare. With great erudition, Surowiecki ranges across the disciplines of psychology, economics, statistics and history to show just how this principle operates in the real world. Along the way Surowiecki asks a number of intriguing questions about a subject few of us actually understand - economics. What are prices? How does money work? Why do we have corporations? Does advertising work? His answers, rendered in a delightfully clear prose, demystify daunting prospects. As Surowiecki writes: ''The hero Trade ReviewA bright and lucid columnist for THE NEW YORKER . . . [Surowiecki] knows how to make a convincing, sometimes entertaining case * SUNDAY TIMES *Erudite and entertaining . . . he has a rare gift for combining rigorous thought with entertaining examples * FINANCIAL TIMES *Dazzling . . . will turn your world upside down. It's an adventure story, a manifesto, and the most brilliant book on business, society and everyday life that I've read in years * Malcolm Gladwell, author of THE TIPPING POINT *A handsome addition to the books that combine the verve of smart magazine writing with a whiff of academia . . .a fantastically stylish counter to the expert-knows-best line . . . an offbeat argument for democracy. In the future, "crowd pleaser" might no * GQ *

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Book SynopsisAre you the next Million Dollar Woman? Women run an increasing number of businesses, but female entrepreneurs still tend to think small, and their companies rarely reach the heights of those of their male counterparts. Remarkably, less than 5 per cent of venture capital money gets invested in businesses led by women, which means few women have the capital to take their businesses big. CEO Julia Pimsleur has beaten the odds, raising millions and racking up awards for her international children''s language-teaching company, Little Pim.Million Dollar Women is a fun, accessible business guide combining Pimsleur''s own story with straightforward business advice and the instructive, often funny stories of other female entrepreneurs who are running businesses with substantial funding and revenues. There will also be quick, helpful exercises in a workbook-like appendix. Million Dollar Women will give advice on:- How to think big and take your comTrade ReviewBeing an entrepreneur is increasingly the path women want to take, and this book embraces that, as well as the idea that every woman's experience is useful and inspiring. -- Diane von FurstenbergDo you have an ambitious vision for your business but aren't sure what to do next? Million Dollar Women is both encouraging and realistic-it's packed with insights, practical advice, and real-life examples. Successful entrepreneur Julia Pimsleur provides an invaluable guide for any woman who wants to make a big jump. -- Gretchen Rubin, author of THE HAPPINESS PROJECT and BETTER THAN BEFOREMillion Dollar Women gives women a road map to getting over the million-dollar mark with their businesses. Julia Pimsleur speaks from having been in the trenches herself and has a genuine mission to help other women make it into the million dollar women club. A must-read for women who care about their financial futures. -- David Bach, author of SMART WOMEN FINISH RICHPacked with case studies and stories of Pimsleur's own history and rise, this enthusiastic, encouraging guide is a great Business 101 for entrepreneurial women. * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisAre you the next million dollar woman? Women run an increasing number of businesses, but female entrepreneurs still tend to think small, and their companies rarely reach the heights of those of their male counterparts. Most are stuck running kitchen-table businesses, just getting by, or in many cases, running out of cash. Julia Pimsleur aims to change that with Million Dollar Women, which will show you how to take your business to that million-dollar mark and beyond.Million Dollar Women is a fun, accessible business guide combining Pimsleur''s own story with the experiences of seven other women who have raised capital, developed powerful networks, and built multimillion-dollar companies from scratch. It teaches you the concepts and the vocabulary you need to secure funding and scale up. It explains how to make the right connections, when to delegate, and when to seek coaching and support. Drawing on her own experience of becoming a CEO, Pimsleur Trade ReviewUseful and inspiring -- Diane Von FurstenbergDo you have an ambitious vision for your business, but aren't sure what to do next? Million Dollar Women is both encouraging and realistic - it's packed with insights, practical advice, and real-life examples. Successful entrepreneur Julia Pimsleur provides an invaluable guide for any woman who wants to make a big jump -- Gretchen Rubin, author of Better Than Before and The Happiness ProjectMillion Dollar Women gives women a roadmap to getting over the million dollar mark with their businesses . . . A must read for women who care about their financial futures -- David Bach, author of Smart Women Finish Rich and Start Late, Finish RichBuilding your million dollar business often requires finding, convincing and working with outside investors. And those angels and venture capitalists are mostly all men. Million Dollar Women provides the map, compass and inspiration to enable female entrepreneurs to enter that world and emerge victorious! -- Adam Quinton, Investor, CEO of Lucas Point Ventures

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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 SynopsisWith the acceptance of CSR and Sustainability as important business performance indicators, it is timely now to assess the impact that leadership has on the development of these processes. CSR, Sustainability, and Leadership seeks to explore the integration of these three elements through an examination of concerns and trends in contemporary organisations. The authors discuss empirical and theoretical studies which focus on processes and practices which inform the field. Organisations wish not only to participate in responsible behaviour, but also actively lead within their local environments. However, businesses are failing in their execution of CSR because of ineffective leadership. Business leaders are central to an organisation's purpose in the world and this book will inform a robust discussion about social issues which are pressing to scholars, policymakers, not-for-profit organisations and students.Trade Review"I agree with the key message of the book that sustainability leadership cannot be taught solely from the perspective of traditional leadership theory; here the book makes a useful contribution, especially in chapters two, three and seven." -Paul IlesTable of ContentsSection A: Leading for Sustainability 1. Introduction: Leading for Corporate Social Responsibility and SustainabilityGabriel Eweje and Ralph J Bathurst 2. Sustainability Leadership: It’s Not about HeroesPeter McGhee and Patricia Grant3. Responsible Leadership in Times of Change: Champions from the Arab RegionDima Jamali, Nadine Mohanna and Hagop Panossian4. The Role of Leadership in Leading Organizations towards Sustainability: An Organizational Learning PerspectiveMinyu Wu and Angela Ma5. Decision-Making as Sustainable Leadership: The Garbage Can RevisitedDianne Bolton and Terry Landells6. Evaluating CSR, Sustainability and Sourcing Within the UK Supermarket Industry: The Case of Waitrose/John Lewis PartnershipRalph Tench and Martina Topić7. Corporate Social Responsibility and Leadership StyleFatemeh Hakimian, Hadi Farid, and Mohd Nazari IsmailSection B: Global Challenges and Concerns8. Practicing Corporate Social ResponsibilityLoi Teck Hui9. Environmental Social and Governance Reporting: A Case Study of the Australian Mining SectorKumudini Heenetigala, Anona Armstrong, Chitra Desilva Lokuwaduge, and Amali Ediriweera10. A Study of Strategic CSR and BOP Business Practice: From the Perspective of Organizational SustainabilityJunichi Mizuo11. Constructive Consumption: Corporate Leadership in Bridging Livelihoods and Conservation in Democratic SocietiesSaleem Ali and Mirza Sadaqat Huda12. The Louis Vuitton Foundation: The Gift of a CSR Leader and Art Lover to the WorldElen Riot13. Conclusion: Leading Responsibly and SustainablyRalph J Bathurst and Gabriel Eweje

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Book SynopsisHow can we design circular business models? How can we organize the transition from a linear to a circular economy? And how can we imagine circular futures that help us transform current realities? This book aims to provide answers to these questions while addressing the challenges and opportunities of the circular economy. The authors reflect on why conventional sustainability models  such as the triple P' (People, Profit and Planet) or eco-efficiency  have failed in addressing environmental challenges, including climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. They then move on to explore innovative circular business models, which propose to eliminate environmental damage by radically reforming the system of industrial production. Organizing the transition is a collaborative effort: entrepreneurs, consumers, policymakers, multinationals and intermediaries need to work together to foster the emergence of the circular economy as an institutional field. Together withTrade Review'Transitioning from business-as-usual toward a circular economy is an absolute must to meet the urgent climate and environmental sustainability challenges of our time. Kopnina and Poldner bring together an inspiring array of researchers who dig into the topic of circular economy from a variety of angles. With ideas on how businesses can transform through innovation and design, and how education, consumers and intermediaries facilitate business model innovation, this book provides new insights into the scholarly business discourse on sustainability and management.'Judith Walls, Professor and Chair for Sustainability Management at University of St. Gallen, Switzerland'Sustainability is not only necessary, but as a matter of fact, possible. This book offers insights into ways to shape a sustainable future by opening up space for experimentation, multiple value creation and eventually transformation. Showcasing leading scholarship and practice on the circular economy, with coverage across a variety of sectors, cases and dilemmas, this book offers insights for forging new learning pathways towards the actualization of a sustainable world.' William B. Gartner, Bertarelli Foundation Distinguished Professor of Family Entrepreneurship, Babson College, USATable of ContentsPart I: Designing circular business models 1. Changing the Logic of Value Creation 2. Doing More with Less 3. Circular Business Models Part II: Organizing circular transitions 4. Sustainability Frameworks 5. Understanding the Role of Institutional Intermediaries in the Emergence of the Circular Economy as an Institutional Field 6. The Rise of the Circular Entrepreneur Part III: Imagining circular futures 7. Learning Towards a Circular Ecosystem 8. Biomimicry Education as a Vehicle for Circular Design 9. Organizing the Emergence of Circular Technologies

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Book SynopsisSocial Entrepreneurship provides a twelve-step framework for building impactful ventures in new and existing organizations. The book summarizes the basic steps and tools needed to understand the challenge you are tackling, develop potential solutions, build a business model, measure, and grow your impact.Trade Review"A timely contribution that equips people in organizations and more broadly in society with the tools, language, and frameworks to effect change and contribute to building a greener, fairer, and more just society. At once a primer on the social enterprise movement and a translation of academic research into practitioner action, this book demonstrates why we must all become social entrepreneurs to face today’s pressing challenges. At a time of multidimensional crises globally, this is an immensely useful companion for moving from ideas to impact."Julie Battilana, PhD, Joseph C. Wilson Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School, USA; Alan L. Gleitsman Professor of Social Innovation, Harvard Kennedy School, USA; Founder and Faculty Chair, Social Innovation and Change Initiative, USA."Social entrepreneurship and innovation are all about finding new ways to address tough problems, creating value, defying constraints, and identifying opportunities – exactly the transformational work required to shift the status quo. By outlining the social entrepreneurship skill set and mindset, this book empowers individuals to become changemakers and take up the cause of advancing social justice and equity through the dynamic framework of social entrepreneurship."Cheryl Dorsey, President, Echoing Green, USA."Everybody is a changemaker! We can teach and learn skills that help us make more effective and lasting changes. This textbook is a valuable guide to get that journey started. What are you waiting for?"Bill Drayton, JD, Founder, CEO, and Chair, Ashoka, USA."Are you working to build a more just, sustainable, and equitable world? Teresa Chahine has assembled an indispensable, practical manual for the aspiring social innovator. This book will take you on a journey to shape your strategy, advance your skill set, and demystify the different approaches to driving transformational social change."Don Gips, MBA, CEO, Skoll Foundation, USA."From launching innovations to measuring outcomes, Teresa Chahine breaks down every critical step of social entrepreneurship and challenges us to think more deeply and powerfully about our impact. Anyone not satisfied with the state of the world (which should be all of us!), needs to read and apply her lessons."Seth Goldman, MPPM, Co-founder of Honest Tea and Eat the Change; Board Chair of Beyond Meat, USA."With the world never having been as polarized as it is today, it is no longer business as usual. The need for social entrepreneurship has never been as significant, and Chahine’s book is a timely and invaluable guide to social entrepreneurship for veterans and newcomers alike. She explains how they can mobilize their resources in innovative and daring ways to make a real difference in tackling today’s challenges, thereby leaving a lasting impact on the communities they serve."Lubna Olayan, Chair of Executive Committee and Deputy Chairperson of Olayan Financing Company, Saudi Arabia; Chair of the Board of Trustees, Alfanar Venture Philanthropy, London, UK."A super helpful and comprehensive introduction to the field of social entrepreneurship. Such a wonderful guide to teach students that their innovations can make a difference in the world!"Laurie Santos, PhD, Professor of Psychology, Yale University, USA; instructor on "The Science of Well-Being" course on Coursera; Host of The Happiness Lab Podcast."Social business is a special form of social entrepreneurship where the business is devoted entirely to solving human problems. Chahine's book will make it easy to understand the whole spectrum of social entrepreneurship."Professor Muhammad Yunus, 2006 Nobel Peace Laureate, Chair, Yunus Centre; Founder, Grameen Bank, Bangladesh.Table of ContentsIntroductionHow to Use This BookDefinitionsAttributes of Social Entrepreneurship Social Entrepreneurship as a Path to Sustainable DevelopmentInstitutions Supporting Social EntrepreneursCase Study: Practicing Extrapreneurship through Collaborative JujitsuNext StepsChapter AssignmentNotes1 Researching Your TopicUnderstanding a Social ChallengeData is PowerApproaching Your ResearchDiving into Research: Identifying Your ChallengeDiving into Action: Characterizing Your ChallengeTracking and Interpreting Your InvestigationCase Study: Health LeadsNext StepsChapter AssignmentNotes2 Talking to PeopleUnderstanding the Lived ExperienceWhat Is a Community?Knowledge Equity Stakeholder AnalysisCommunity-Driven Research Reaching Out to PeopleAfter You Talk to People: Piecing It TogetherCase Study: Ciudad SaludableNext StepsChapter AssignmentNotes3 Designing a SolutionInnovation and Design Thinking A Design Process to Try During and After the Design ProcessTools for Testing and Refining Your Social Impact IdeaBeyond Design Incremental Innovation and Disruptive Innovation Case Study: Hippocampus Learning Centers Next StepsChapter AssignmentNotes4 Developing Your Idea FurtherGetting Your Idea Out ThereArticulating Vision, Mission, and ValuesHow It WorksEvaluating Your IdeaCase Study: Daily Table Next StepsChapter AssignmentNotes5 Measuring OutcomesSocial Outcomes versus Social ImpactThinking about Your Success MetricsChallenges and Best Practices in Measuring Social OutcomesBuilding Systems for Data Collection and Analysis Do's and Don’ts of Success Metrics Case Study: SoufraNext StepsChapter AssignmentNotes6 Ensuring Financial ViabilitySources of RevenuePayment ModelsDistribution Models Operational Efficiency across Delivery ModelsFinancial ForecastingCase Study: Aravind Eye Care SystemsNext StepsChapter AssignmentNotes7 Funding Your EndeavorOverview of the Social Investing SpectrumSources of FundingFinancial VehiclesEvolution of Social InvestmentFinding the Right Fit at Different Stages of Your EndeavorNonfinancial SupportCreating Your Resource DashboardNext StepsChapter AssignmentNotes8 Structuring as an OrganizationPeopleProcessGovernanceLegal StructureConsiderations for GrowthNext StepsChapter AssignmentNotes9 Pitching and Communications StrategyPackaging and Pitching Your Business Plan Building a Communications Plan Evaluating Your CommunicationsNext StepsChapter AssignmentNotes10 Expanding Your ReachThinking beyond Your EndeavorCase Study: Catalyst 2030Handing OffChapter SummaryChapter AssignmentNotes

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Book SynopsisTranslation Ethics introduces the topic of ethics for students, researchers, and professional translators. Based on a successful course and written by an experienced instructor, the Introduction and nine core chapters offer an accessible examination of a wide range of interlocking topic areas, which combine to form a cohesive whole, guiding students through the key debates.Built upon a theoretical background founded in philosophy and moral theory, it outlines the main contributions in the area and traces the development of thought on ethics from absolutism to relativism, or, from staunchly-argued textual viewpoints to current lines of thought placing the translator as agent and an active even interventionary mediator. The textbook then examines the place of ethical enquiry in the context of professional translation, critiquing provision such as codes of ethics. Each chapter includes key discussion points, suggested topics for essays, presentations, or in-class debateTrade ReviewAn excellent and comprehensive introductory textbook on a much-debated topic: wide-ranging, clearly structured and reader-friendly. The illustrative case studies are aptly chosen, and the suggested activities and discussion points are pedagogically stimulating. Lambert is rather good at problematizing: readers are refreshingly encouraged to think! The book deserves to become a standard work.-- Andrew Chesterman, University of Helsinki, FinlandTable of ContentsAcknowledgements; About the Author ; List of Figures; List of Boxes; Series Editor Foreword; Introduction; 1. Philosophical foundations; 2. Translation ethics; 3. Truth; 4. Responsibility; 5. Justice; 6. Commitment; 7. Standards; 8. Ethical professionals; 9. Other viewpoints; Bibliography; Index

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