Business ethics and social responsibility Books

Book SynopsisFrom the ethics of crisis management, to what to do when your employer lies to you, to DEI failures and the ethics of social media, this book shares the good, the bad, and the ugly with candid insight.When people think about ethics failures, they typically think of Enron, Volkswagen, and other major scandals. Most communication professionals will not face these major dilemmas, but even minor issues can explode to ruin reputations and companies.EthicalVoices uses the PRSA Code of Ethics as a framework to bring ethical dilemmas to life. It provides practical guidance to public relations professionals on how to address specific challenges they will likely encounter.The book includes more than 100 real-world ethics incidents with advice from global industry leaders at companies including Starbucks, Lenovo, the TSA, the Federal Reserve, Harvard Business School, IBM, CDC, and the world's largest public relations agencies.From the ethics of crisis management, to what to do when your employer lies to you, to DEI failures and the ethics of social media, this book shares the good, the bad, and the ugly with candid insight. Beyond the case studies, the book includes a framework for training your ethical mind.

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

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Book SynopsisWhat will you do when your AI misbehaves?The promise of artificial intelligence is automated decision-making at scale, but that means AI also automates risk at scale. Are you prepared for that risk?Already, many companies have suffered real damage when their algorithms led to discriminatory, privacy-invading, and even deadly outcomes. Self-driving cars have hit pedestrians; HR algorithms have precluded women from job searches; mortgage systems have denied loans to qualified minorities. And often the companies who deployed the AI couldn't explain why the black box made the decision it did.In this environment, AI ethics isn't merely an academic curiosity, it's a business necessity. In Ethical Machines, Reid Blackman gives you all you need to understand AI ethics as a risk management challenge. He'll help you build, procure, and deploy AI in a way that's not only ethical but also safe in terms of your organization's reputation, regulatory compliance, and legal standing—and do it at scale.And don't worry—the book's purpose is to get work done, not to ponder deep and existential questions about ethics and technology. Blackman's clear and accessible writing helps make a complex and often misunderstood concept like ethics easy to grasp. Most importantly, Blackman makes ethics actionable by tackling the big three ethical risks with AI—bias, explainability, and privacy—and tells you what to do (and what not to do) to mitigate them.With practical approaches to everything from writing a strong statement of AI ethics principles to creating teams that effectively evaluate ethical risks, Ethical Machines is the one guide you need to ensure your AI advances your company's objectives instead of undermining them.Trade ReviewAdvance Praise for Ethical Machines:"Finally! A book that demystifies how to responsibly manage AI and does it in an engaging, succinct, and practical way. This is a must-read for anyone embarking on a machine learning journey. Blackman is a true expert in AI ethics, and this book is an indispensable resource." — Siobhan Hanna, Managing Director, AI Data Solutions, TELUS International Artificial Intelligence"An excellent read that turns a complex topic into understandable and actionable components. Business leaders need to understand that AI ethics isn't just hand-waving. It poses real risks to brand and profit. Fortunately, Blackman is outstanding at laying out how you should think about AI ethics and the steps you should take." — Joel Shapiro, Professor, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University"Reid Blackman's new book, Ethical Machines, is a fresh contribution to the complex challenge of putting AI ethics into practice. Using vivid examples and accessible storytelling, Blackman introduces an actionable framework for comprehensive ethical risk management that will help companies avoid critical pitfalls as they incorporate AI into their products and processes." — Cara LaPointe, PhD, Codirector, Johns Hopkins Institute for Assured Autonomy; author, The Blockchain Ethical Design Framework"Companies of all stripes are increasingly looking to use AI and hoping to build it ethically and responsibly. In this charming book, Reid Blackman provides practical guidance to turn these hopes into a reality." — David Danks, Professor, Data Science & Philosophy, University of California, San Diego

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Book SynopsisBusiness success begins with trust.Trust is the basis for all that we do as leaders and as organizations. Employees who trust their employers are more productive and creative. Businesses that earn their customers' trust maintain better relationships and reap better results. Meanwhile, breaches of trust between companies and the public are becoming more frequent—and more costly.If you read nothing else on trust, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you build, maintain, and repair trust, both as a leader and as a company.This book will inspire you to: Develop trust through competence, legitimacy, and impact Understand the neuroscience of trust Follow through on your commitments to stakeholders Negotiate better with an untrustworthy counterpart See your company through the eyes of your customers Rebuild relationships after a breakdown of trust This collection of articles includes "Begin with Trust," by Frances X. Frei and Anne Morriss; "The Neuroscience of Trust," by Paul J. Zak; "Dig, Bridge, Collectively Act," by Tina Opie and Beth A. Livingston; "Rethinking Trust," by Roderick M. Kramer; "How to Negotiate with a Liar," by Leslie K. John; "The Enemies of Trust," by Robert M. Galford and Anne Seibold Drapeau; "Don't Let Cynicism Undermine Your Workplace," by Jamil Zaki; "The Trust Crisis," by Sandra J. Sucher and Shalene Gupta; "Customer Data: Designing for Transparency and Trust," by Timothy Morey, Theodore "Theo" Forbath, and Allison Schoop; "Operational Transparency," by Ryan W. Buell; and "The Organizational Apology," by Maurice E. Schweitzer, Alison Wood Brooks, and Adam D. Galinsky.HBR's 10 Must Reads paperback series is the definitive collection of books for new and experienced leaders alike. Leaders looking for the inspiration that big ideas provide, both to accelerate their own growth and that of their companies, should look no further. HBR's 10 Must Reads series focuses on the core topics that every ambitious manager needs to know: leadership, strategy, change, managing people, and managing yourself. Harvard Business Review has sorted through hundreds of articles and selected only the most essential reading on each topic. Each title includes timeless advice that will be relevant regardless of an ever‐changing business environment.

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Book SynopsisBusinesses around the world are facing rapidly changing economic and social situations. Business leaders and managers must be ready to respond and adapt in new, innovative ways.The authors of this groundbreaking book argue that people in business must adopt a 'holonomic' way of thinking, a dynamic and authentic understanding of the relationships within a business system, and an appreciation of the whole. Complexity and chaos are not to be feared, but rather are the foundation of successful business structures and economics.Holonomics presents a new world view where economics and ecology are in harmony. Using real-world case studies and practical exercises, the authors guide the reader in a new, holistic approach to business, towards a more sustainable future where both people and planet matter.Trade Review'This remarkable book distills the essence of the ideas and values taught at Schumacher College, and shows how these teachings can be applied, with many case studies of enlightened business. A powerful antidote to today's dominant culture.'-- Fritjof Capra, author of The Hidden Connections and co-author of The Systems View of Life'A manifesto for mindful living.'-- Satish Kumar'What a gift to have these monumental, mind-changing ideas woven together skilfully in one book.'-- Margaret J Wheatley, author of Leadership and the New Science'A must read for any forward thinking business.'-- Alan Moore, author of No Straight Lines: making sense of our non-linear world, and, Designing for Transformation'While great poets, artists and modern scientists intuitively see reality as relationships, economists, politicians, and business leaders fail to understand how parts and the whole relate in the world we inhabit. Holonomics presents a powerful mode of thinking, for a new, life-enhancing approach to human economic activity. I urge all economists, public officials and people in business to connect with this timely and important message.'-- H. Thomas Johnson, author of Profit Beyond Measure, and Relevance Lost: The Rise and Fall of Management Accounting'A timely, radical and deeply insightful book.'-- Giles Hutchins, author of The Nature of Business'I have no doubt that this lucid integration of holistic science and business practices that do not ruin the Earth will rapidly become a landmark text.'-- Stephan Harding, editor of Grow Small, Think Beautiful'For those who think that we must choose between environmental well-being and economic stability, here is a book that challenges that division. The authors show how business leaders can move beyond narrowly materialistic, reductionist frameworks toward more creative, imaginative and holistic visions of our sustainable, economic future.'-- Professor Ingrid Leman Stefanovic, author of Safeguarding Our Common Future: Rethinking Sustainable Development'In Holonomics, the restructured knowledge which is shared will certainly help us - especially those in business with open minds -- to traverse this new age of knowledge and understanding of ourselves, our societies and our whole living planet.'-- Dr. Roberta Simonetti, specialist in sustainable business and finance'Holonomics conveys the necessary holistic approach to rethink the economic model in a new and innovative way towards the sustainability path, where life -- for people and organisations – does matter.'-- Julio Bin, Sustainability and Sustainable Business Development adviser'We are all looking for something to make us move together in a direction that we feel to be the correct one, and that long-lasting, profitable path that we may take is Holonomics.'-- Ricardo Della Santina Torres, economist'Forward-looking business leaders as well as holistic thinkers will gain enormously from the insights of this highly informative book.'-- Network Review

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Book SynopsisThe theory and practice of corporate citizenship and CSR have many alternative perspectives to the business-as-usual gaze. The essays in this volume encapsulate the essence of these alternative ideas and embrace the idea that progressive ways and means of this century do not lie in mainstream capitalist thinking. These pieces ask critical questions about the way we see the relationship between capitalism, business models and society – a subject not often discussed in non-academic literature. Globalization and Corporate Citizenship: The Alternative Gaze features contributions and new analysis from Klaus M. Leisinger, Chris Laszlo, David Coopperrider, Simon Zadek, Sandra Waddock and others.This title is one of a two-volume set – a collection of seminal and thought-provoking essays, drawn from the Journal of Corporate Citizenship’s archive, accompanied by new analysis and reflection from the original authors. Written by some of the most widely recognized academic and business pioneers and leaders of the corporate responsibility and global sustainability movement, the volumes make essential reference texts for anyone interested in the radically awakening new global political economy.Table of ContentsIntroduction Malcolm McIntosh1. Positive deviance: A new paradigm for addressing today’s problems today Jerry Sternin2. Core competences: A key force in business–government–civil society collaborations Steve Waddell3. Global action networks: A global invention helping business make globalization work for all Steve Waddell4. Managing-as-designing in an era of massive innovation: A call for design-inspired corporate citizenship David Cooperrider5. From corporate responsibility to corporate design: Rethinking the purpose of the corporation Marjorie Kelly and Allen L. White6. Post-traditional corporate governance Michael Mason and Joan O’Mahony7. The Social Construction of Corporate Citizenship Mark GlazebrookSystems, feminisation and the new political economy8. Flourishing: A vision for business and the world Chris Laszlo, Judy Sorum Brown, Dave Sherman, Ilma Barros, Brodie Boland, John Ehrenfeld, Mary Gorham, Linda Robson, Roger Saillant and Paul Werder9. Integrity and mindfulness: Foundations of corporate citizenship Sandra Waddock10. Creating a culture of global citizenship Timothy Galpin11. Post-enlightenment capitalism David J. Vidal12. Corporate psychopaths: uncaring citizens, irresponsible leadersClive R. Boddy13. Capitalism with a human face: The UN Global Compact Klaus M. Leisinger14. How do we enable systems change for a one planet future?Anna Birney, Charlotte Salazar and Jen Morgan15. Large systems change: Producing the change we want Steve Waddell with Joe Hsueh, Anna Birney, Amir Khorsani and Wen Feng16. Gender, power and post-structuralism in corporate citizenship: A personal perspective on theory and change Gill Coleman17. Reshaping the political (green) economy Simon ZadekAbout the editor

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Book SynopsisFrom line managers, corporate CEOs, urban designers, teachers, politicians, mayors, advertisers and even our friends and family, the message is 'be creative'. Creativity is heralded as the driving force of our contemporary society; celebrated as agile, progressive and liberating. It is the spring of the knowledge economy and shapes the cities we inhabit. It even defines our politics. What could possibly be wrong with this?In this brilliant, counter intuitive blast Oli Mould demands that we rethink the story we are being sold. Behind the novelty, he shows that creativity is a barely hidden form of neoliberal appropriation. It is a regime that prioritizes individual success over collective flourishing. It refuses to recognise anything - job, place, person - that is not profitable. And it impacts on everything around us: the places where we work, the way we are managed, how we spend our leisure time.Trade ReviewProvocative and often brilliant book. -- Steve Poole * Guardian *For the past 20 years, creativity has been ubiquitous, an essential part of designs for office interiors, inner-city makeovers, and boosterish attempts by governments to redescribe precarious parts of their economies. It needs to be taken seriously--but it also, arguably, needs to be taken down. In this provocative, and often funny book, Oli Mould points up the absurdities of the creative economy, and some ways we might think beyond creativity. -- Richard J Williams, author of Sex and BuildingThere are few personal and collective traits that are prized more highly in neoliberal societies than 'creativity.' In this powerful and well-aimed critique, Oli Mould lifts the veil on this ideology, to reveal a set of economic and political forces, pushing all of us to bend to the needs of capital. -- Will Davies, author of Nervous StatesMixes personal experience and sharp sociological analysis in a highly entertaining takedown of one of today's most important ideological tropes: creativity. Oli Mould takes the reader on a rather intimate tour behind the flashy scene of creative work, creative people, creative politics, creative technology and, of course, the creative city. Fortunately, he doesn't leave us in the real dystopia we discover along the way but shows us that a truly creative world is possible. -- Sebastian Olma, author of In Defence of SerendipitySuperb, thought-provoking. Mould turns the notion of the 'creative worker' on its head. * Pop Matters *Inherently fascinating, impressively thoughtful and thought-provoking, Against Creativity is a unique, extraordinary, iconoclastic, and unreservedly recommended addition to both community and academic library Humanist Philosophy, Political Science, and Contemporary Psychology collections and supplemental studies lists -- Jack Mason * Midwest Book Review *

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Book Synopsis'Want to avoid making leadership mistakes and make better decisions? Read this book.' - James TimpsonNo time for wishful thinking when you’re changing the world.If you’re a leader who wants to get things done in a way that makes the world a better place, you need someone in your corner.Liam Black has been supporting social entrepreneurs and purpose-driven leaders for decades, and he understands what it takes to do work that goes beyond the bottom line – and what it can take out of you, too.In this no-bullshit, woo-woo-free book, he reveals how to align purpose and leadership, how to deal with uncertainty, imposter syndrome, anxiety and loneliness along the way, how to exercise authority (even in the face of endemic sexism), and when it’s right to walk away.'Liam’s the mentor you want on your side when things get tough.' - Sue Campbell, FA Director of Women’s Football'This book (like his mentoring) will help you get through tough times with grace – a must read.' - Juliet Scott-Croxford, President North America Brompton BikesLiam Black has founded and led a dozen organizations, invested millions in purpose-driven companies and is a mentor to start-up entrepreneurs and leaders in multinational corporations.Trade ReviewDoes the world really need another book about leadership? Well, it turns out it does.. Liam's book is a paean Dr Craig Dearden Phillips, MBEThis book is a fantastic read...and it might just be what you need if you're trying to make sense of your life, or your career. Bring it on! * Amazon *I’ve benefited from Liam’s gloves off mentoring and can testify it’s both challenging and compassionate. I’m very grateful for it. And now you can get it in book form! It’s short, pithy, and provoking. * LinkedIn *There’s no shortage of leadership books out there, but this is definitely one I would recommend. It is clearly written, honest, brave, entertaining and very, very funny. If you like seeing ego, pomposity and hypocrisy being skewered, you’ll love it. * Amazon *He gets you to see the world as it is before you want to see the world as you want it to be. And that is why the gloves off mentor bit really rings true with me. I highly recommend it. -- David McQueen * LinkedIn *Table of ContentsForeword by James Timpson, OBEIntroductionPART 1: MAKING A DIFFERENCEChapter 1: So, you want to change the world…Chapter 2: Courage and clarity Chapter 3: Purpose and platformChapter 4: Authority and agencyPART 2: STAYING ALIVEChapter 5: Bullshit and bullyingChapter 6: Maniac and minderChapter 7: Dealing with dickheadsConclusion

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Book SynopsisExplore the art and science of how to create and curate transformational events In an age of deep fakes and misinformation, business and professional events are more important than ever before. Live events are where real people have authentic conversations, where trust can flourish. They convene communities, create connections and host conversations, and ultimately they can change the world. Events have been elevated around the boardroom table: they're no longer simply a cost centre, but drivers of revenue and purpose. They have the power to inspire world leaders, change government policy and transform the conversation in sectors from immunology to indigenous rights. But creating such purposeful, transformational events is a strategic, not a tactical undertaking. The Chief Event Officer's Playbook sets out a blueprint for designing the new generation of events: envisioning the narrative, articulating the purpose and curating the content. Drawing on her decades of experience across a wide range of events - media-owned, commercial events, corporate, non-profit and association Sasha Frieze has created the essential guide for CevOs, aspiring CevOs, Event Directors and Planners, CMOs, boards and anyone involved in delivering business and professional events.

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Book SynopsisDo you want to have a positive impact on the world? Do you want to have a successful career that makes a difference? In short... do you want to do Good Work? Let this step-by-step guide show you how. Packed with useful tools and exercises, this step-by-step guide will help you figure out your passion and purpose, and how to effectively harness it to make real and positive change - on the world, and on your career. Whether you want to battle climate change, promote diversity and inclusion, work in sustainability - or if you're not sure, but just want to leave things a little better at the end of every work day - let this book support you in turning that passion into action. Written by corporate responsibility consultant and certified coach Shannon Houde, this book is part career guide and part job search help - and all purpose-driven. From understanding what the 'purpose economy' is and how you fit into it, to what jobs to go for and how to land them, Good Work is the helping hand you need to make a career out of changing the world.Trade Review"If you want to make a difference through your day job, then this book is for you. Good Work is a very practical guide that takes you through each iterative step to convert your passion into purpose and pay. It dispels the myths around finding a new job and leverages Shannon Houde's 20 years of recruitment experience to give you the hiring manager's perspective. Unlock the secrets you never knew about how to position yourself to be relevant to hiring managers and recruiters alike, while growing your knowledge and networks around the issues you care most about. This is a must-read for anyone wanting to make a career change into impact." * Joel Makower, Co-founder, Chairman and Executive Editor, GreenBiz Group Inc *"Shannon Houde's Good Work is an invaluable tool for anyone seeking to attain a job that harmonizes personal purpose with the objectives of organizations in the impact economy. A career coach with specialized focus on the impact economy, Shannon has supported many emerging leaders in navigating their paths to meaningful work that aligns who they are with what they do. Now, with her best-in-class book Good Work, she has offered a detailed road map - a profoundly valuable how-to process to land a job in the impact sector. If you buy one book to assist you in your work/purpose journey, this is the one!" * Peter Lupoff, Chief Executive Officer, Net Impact *"Shannon Houde has dedicated her career to catalysing sustainable development through empowering and mobilizing human capital, both as a coach and as a hiring manager. By providing practical advice, along with market intelligence and buckets of inspiration, she has created a book that is a crucial tool for those already operating in positions of purpose, and for those who aspire to transition their talents into the impact sector." * Andrew Cartland, Founder and Managing Director, Acre Recruitment *"If you want to make an impact and make a living you found the right book. Jobs in corporate responsibility are exploding, but so is the competition. This is a relatively new field, and Good Work provides insights on the knowledge, skills and abilities needed. As a specialist in this emerging field, Shannon Houde provides a practical and actionable road map to attaining your goals. This book is sure to enable the next generation of sustainable business leaders." * Tim Mohin, former Chief Executive, GRI, and former Sustainability Leader, Intel, Apple and AMD *"Shannon Houde's book is a welcome addition in a field that I have watched deepen and grow as a sustainability recruiter and consultant over the past two decades. The expansion of the purpose economy is good for the world, but it also means that navigating your career path is more complicated than ever. In these pages, Houde distils the wisdom she has cultivated coaching individuals around the world into a straightforward framework for sustainability - and sustainable - career success. If you want to use your working hours to make a difference in the world, this book will show you how, whether you are just starting out, making a career switch or starting your own business in the impact sector." * Ellen Weinreb, Managing Director, Weinreb Group Sustainability and ESG Recruiting *"If you are looking to unlock the potential of your personal values in an 'impact career', Shannon Houde has written you a handbook. Whether you are just starting your professional journey or seeking a transition to impact, Good Work provides the tools and a road map to identify, target and secure the impact job of your dreams. I guarantee that you will also learn a bit about yourself in the process." * Dave Stangis, former Chief Sustainability Officer, Campbell Soup Company, and former Director of Corporate Responsibility, Intel *"Good Work is filled with practical and helpful insights, example career profiles, networking strategies, and résumé and interview tips for purpose-driven jobseekers. This is sure to be a go-to resource for anyone interested in pursuing a career that aligns their professional skills with their passion for changing the world for the better." * Katie Kross, Managing Director, Center for Energy, Development and the Global Environment (EDGE) at Duke University. *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction – making a difference; Section - Part One: The market LANDSCAPE; Chapter - 01: Lay of the land – what is an impact career?; Chapter - 02: The change makers – who do I want to be when I grow up?; Section - Part Two: AIM YOUR COMPASS; Chapter - 03: Narrowing the net – how do I figure out where I fit into the sustainability market?; Chapter - 04: The two-way street of values-based organizations – how do I match my values and traits to theirs?; Chapter - 05: Change your course – how do I overcome my fears and enhance my impact credentials?; Section - Part Three: MAP YOUR STORY; Chapter - 06: Be in their shoes – how do I unpack what the hiring manager wants when I don’t know the lingo?; Chapter - 07: Prove your skills – how do my skills translate for a mission-driven role?; Chapter - 08: Wow them on paper – what are the bits of my story that make me unique for the purpose economy?; Chapter - 09: Write a cover letter using KISS – this sector loves storytelling; Section - Part Four: STEP INTO THE MARKET; Chapter - 10: Tell me so I’ll listen – how do I convert my unique story into a thought leader’s biography?; Chapter - 11: Sustainability jobs are all about partnering – how to show I’m worth collaborating with on LinkedIn?; Chapter - 12: Working with recruiters – where do I find the best impact roles?; Chapter - 13: Networking sherpa – how can I walk the talk of collaboration and make new friends for a win–win?; Chapter - 14: Now in person at the interview – how do I show them in person that I’m the one for the job?; Chapter - 15: Conclusion; Chapter - 16: Index;

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Book SynopsisUntangling the tentacles of colonialism is not an easy task, theoretically or in practice. Presenting a holistic view of Decoloniality, its genetic makeup, and its complexities, this book examines how colonialism has become embedded in power, language, culture, institutions, and social structures across the globe, as well as what it might take to relinquish postcolonial thinking in search of a decolonized future. Incorporating perspectives from both the Global North and the Global South, this book dismantles colonial ways of thinking, clearing the way for indigenous and marginalized groups to share their knowledge and expertise in fighting global issues such as climate change. Encouraging intersectional frameworks to open up to to new possibilities for inclusion, author Hamid H. Kazeroony also explores colonization as a gendered process tied to global capitalism and what this might mean for feminist activism and scholarship. To achieve a decolonized future, we must first understand our colonial past, keeping those lessons close as we seek to reconsider and restructure the ontology of epistemic inquiries.Trade ReviewThis much needed book unravels the intricate web of colonialism, neocolonialism, and the powerful resurgence of postcolonialism. It offers a fresh perspective on the roots and widespread impact of colonialism and its various forms, transcending spatial, temporal, and contextual boundaries. Through its thought-provoking narrative, the book invites readers to embark on a profound exploration of decoloniality and the complexities of postcolonialism, and outlines the future and potential of humanity in light of colonial praxis. -- Jawad Syed, Professor of Leadership and Organizational Behavior, Lahore University of Management Sciences, PakistanThis book brings to the fore a critical global discourse on the untangling of the concept colonialism which many people in academia, business and public sectors are currently struggling with. The author, who is known for his factual evidence and critical reasoning, has brought a fresh perspective to the debate on the coloniality of power, capitalism and Eurocentrism. The reader will come to new insights and a better understanding of the complexity within the term colonialism, specifically if an attempt is made to decolonialize, for example, an academic curriculum, a policy document, a business or a community practice. -- Prof Yvonne du Plessis, Emeritus Professor at the North-West University Business School, South AfricaTable of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Postcoloniality: Colonialism Roots and Scope Chapter 3. The scars of colonialism Chapter 4. The colonial impact and Irony of Postcolonialism Chapter 5. Postcoloniality: The Wolf in Sheep Clothing Chapter 6. Identity, culture, and Indigeneity Chapter 7. From Isms and Time, Space, and Construct to Decolonial Mindset Chapter 8. Decoloniality: The Pathway Forward

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Book SynopsisSince 2015, businesses have been identified as key actors in the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Analyzing the impact of B-certification in terms of gender equality among Latin American and Caribbean companies, Businesses’ Contributions to Sustainable Development Goal 5 champions the potential B-certification has for the advancement of gender equality in the private sector. Including a historical account of the B Corps movement, the authors assess the capacity of different tools to measure businesses’ contributions to gender equality and analyze gender equality performance across Latin American and Caribbean companies. Featuring a review of related literature, chapters also consider how women’s movements and gender struggles have attracted new activists which have increased their visibility in the region’s public arenas. Highlighting the connection between business, sustainability and gender and providing inspiration for the wider business world, this book identifies best practices for the achievement of gender equality from B Corps across South America.Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1. Exploring Development, Gender Inequality and the Global South: Challenges and Opportunities Chapter 2. Measuring and Reporting Development Goals and Gender Equality in Business Chapter 3. The B Corps Movement and its Landing in Latin America Chapter 4. SDG5 Performance in B-Certified Companies in Latin America and the Caribbean Chapter 5. Interviewing B Corps Female Entrepreneurs and Leaders on Current Gender Equality Issues Conclusion

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Book SynopsisAttaining the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal of No Poverty focuses on Sustainable Development Goal number one (SDG#1): to end poverty in all its forms everywhere. Examining family businesses in the UAE, Lebanon, India, Zambia, and England, each chapter case study presents a unique perspective from their respective country. The case studies presented generate insights and key takeaways into the role of family businesses in ending poverty and tackling its growing inequality detrimental to economic growth, social cohesion, stability, and peace.The United Nations' (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 Goals pledged by 193 nations in 2015 which would help engender an improved, fairer, and more sustainable world one in which no one is left behind'. The SDGs are a call to action, to develop innovative solutions to the most complex, societal, and environmental global challenges.In Family Businesses on a Mission, series editor Naomi Birdthistle

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Book Synopsis__________________*A road-map for a kinder, fairer capitalism that is fit for the 21st century*Financial Times Book of the Month‘The founder of Richer Sounds is one of the finest entrepreneurs we have.’ Archie Norman, chairman of Marks & Spencer__________________Capitalism has lost its way.Every week brings fresh news stories about businesses exploiting their staff, avoiding their taxes, and ripping off their customers. Every week, public anger at the system grows. Now, one of Britain’s foremost entrepreneurs intervenes to make the case for putting business back firmly in the service of society, and setting out on a new path to a kinder, fairer form of capitalism. Drawing on four decades of hands-on management experience, the founder of Richer Sounds argues that ethically run businesses are invariably more efficient, more motivated and more innovative than those that care only about the bottom line. He uncovers the simple tools that the best leaders use to make their businesses fair, revealing how others can follow suit. And he also delves into the big questions that modern capitalism has to answer if it is to survive and to thrive.Trade ReviewThe founder of Richer Sounds is one of the finest entrepreneurs we have. -- Archie Norman, chairman of Marks & SpencerThis is a real eye-opener for people on the left and the right of the political spectrum. -- John Sentamu, the Archbishop of YorkWhat is the right order to rank the various stakeholders in a business? . . . One philosophy is that staff should come first. This perspective is put forward persuasively in a new book called The Ethical Capitalist, written by entrepreneur Julian Richer. I was briefly in business with Julian and came to admire his talents. He has huge energy, sound instincts, and enormous loyalty to the staff in his retail firm Richer Sounds. -- Luke Johnson * Sunday Times *If you are thinking of a great book to read look no further than Julian Richer’s The Ethical Capitalist. -- James Timpson, Chief Executive, Timpson

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Book SynopsisEntering developing markets, companies are challenged by various cultures and widespread corruption. This book is a cross-cultural survey that explores the crime preventive effects of corporate cultures and compliance management systems (CMS) in China, India, Russia and Germany. Almost 2,000 managers anonymously reported about the compliance programs in place and cultures in their companies as well as on their experience with corruption at work and in everyday life.Despite differences across countries, results suggest that the elements of an integrity-promoting corporate culture are similarly important in their corruption preventive effects.The second major result is that a CMS can develop its effectiveness only when combined with an appropriately practiced integrity-promoting company culture.Third, companies can counteract the negative external influences of a corruption-prone national culture. Moreover, spill-over effects of an integrity-promoting company culture can make an important contribution to national cultural change. For this reason, an integrity-promoting corporate culture is a contribution to corporate social responsibility.Table of ContentsChapter 1. State of Research and Methods.- Chapter 2. Cultural and Structural Conditions of Corruption.- Chapter 3. Impact of Law and Market Mechanisms on CMS.- Chapter 4. Internal Crime Preventive Effects of Corporate Culture and Compliance Management Systems.- Chapter 5. External Crime-Preventive Effects of CMS and Corporate Culture.- Chapter 6. Corporate Social Responsibility.

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This book offers students a philosophical introduction to the ethical foundations of business management. It combines lessons from Kant with virtue ethics and also touches upon additional approaches such as utilitarianism. At the core of the book lies the concept of the nexus of imperfect managerial duty: building and reinforcing the virtuous managerial team, engaging in reasoned discourse among all stakeholders, and diligently pursuing business responsibilities, including the creative efforts necessary for modern organizations.Case illustrations of these applications are presented throughout the book, including chapter appendices. Ancillary videos, test and answer banks and sample syllabi are available online via the author’s website.

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Book SynopsisThis award-winning book comprises multiple finance and ethics case studies. The purpose of the book is twofold. First, the case studies teach readers how to evaluate and determine resolutions to ethical issues in finance. Second, the reader will enjoy a journey with the author, a woman, over her years working in finance, through the use of case studies.Prefaced by the additional of video introductions, these studies focus on ethical issues in finance which the author encountered over nearly a 30-year career in the industry. There are 10 case studies extracted from different sectors of finance. This broad range is a consequence of the author’s experience from almost all sides of the business: the buy side, the sell side, equity research in Asia, equity sales, mutual funds, hedge funds, the finance academy, and consulting.Each case study has an engaging narrative describing the background, transactions, players, and ethical issues. The ethical issue is analyzed and resolved using the appropriate theories of moral philosophy. Descriptions and analyses are rigorous yet comprehensible, approachable, and entertaining.Apart from ethics determinations, the material in the book covers and explains a variety of specific, and even complex, financial transactions. In every transaction there is an explanation of the roles of various players involved. In this way, readers will learn about the work of people in different positions in finance from investment bankers and equity traders to portfolio managers and equity analysts. Through these case studies, readers also will get an understanding of major financial transactions and activities such as IPOs, secondary offerings, equity trading, and equity valuations. The book will appeal to practitioners, college and high school students, and lecturers who can use it to supplement courses in finance or business ethics. Table of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1 Plantation Adventure Case Study1.1 Chapter 1 The Story: A Reverie of Somerset Maugham1.2 Chapter 1 Ethics Issue: Honesty in Equity Research1.3 Chapter 1 Ethics Analysis: Honesty and Integrity are Virtues1.4 Chapter 1 Right Action: Write it as You See itChapter 2 Bangkok Misadventure Case Study 2.1 Chapter 2 The Story: A Sordid Request – to Do or Not to Do? 2.2 Chapter 2 Ethics Issue: Friedman and Free Markets 2.3 Chapter 2 Ethics Analysis: Free Markets, Market Failures and Values 2.4 Chapter 2 Right Action: Values in Finance Chapter 3 Hong Kong Hike Case Study 3.1 Chapter 3 The Story: The Pressure to Perform 3.2 Chapter 3 Ethics Issue: Cheating Our Way Up 3.3 Chapter 3 Ethics Analysis: What Would Kant Say? 3.4 Chapter 3 Right Action: Keep Calm and Carry on Ethically Chapter 4 Mutual Fund Fun Case Study 4.1 Chapter 4 The Story: Quick Money at Others’ Expense 4.2 Chapter 4 Ethics Issues: Duty and Fairness 4.3 Chapter 4 Ethics Analysis: What Would Socrates Do? 4.4 Chapter 4 Right Action: Engage in Transparency and Fairness Chapter 5 High Finance Gender Inequity Case Study 5.1 Chapter 5 The Story: An Inner Sanctum for Men Only 5.2 Chapter 5 Ethics Issue: Gender Exclusion, Gender Discrimination 5.3 Chapter 5 Ethics Analysis: All Theories Say Gender Discrimination is Wrong 5.4 Chapter 5 Right Action: Stand Up for Women’s Rights Chapter 6 Hedge Fund Edge Case Study 6.1 Chapter 6 The Story: Pushing the Edge to Get an Edge 6.2 Chapter 6 Ethics Issue: Insider Information 6.3 Chapter 6 Ethics Analysis: Why Insider Trading is Unethical 6.4 Chapter 6 Right Action: Don’t Be Seduced by the Money Chapter 7 Hedge Fund Harassment Case Study 7.1 Chapter 7 The Story: Hedge Fund Boss Behaving Badly 7.2 Chapter 7 Ethics Issue: Maltreatment of Employees 7.3 Chapter 7 Ethics Analysis: It’s About Human Dignity 7.4 Chapter 7 Right Action: Your Money or Your Life Chapter 8 Whistleblowing Consultant Case Study 8.1 Chapter 8 The Story: Whistleblowing or No Good Deed Goes Unpunished 8.2 Chapter 8 Ethics Issue: Whistleblowing 8.3 Chapter 8 Ethics Analysis: To Whistleblow or Not, that is the Question 8.4 Chapter 8 Right Action: Consider Options Rationally, Then if you Can or Must, Whistleblow Chapter 9 Finance Academy Gender Inequity Case Study 9.1 Chapter 9 The Story: Gender Discrimination in the Finance Academy 9.2 Chapter 9 Ethics Issue: Systemic Gender Discrimination, Implicit Bias 9.3 Chapter 9 Ethics Analysis: Fair Treatment and Rights 9.4 Chapter 9 Right Action: Speak Up and Garner Support Chapter 10 Finance Academy Ideological Bias Case Study 10.1 Chapter 10 The Story: Fear of Allowing Different Perspectives 10.2 Chapter 10 Ethics Issue: Exclusion Based on Ideology 10.3 Chapter 10 Ethics Analysis: Making Finance Theories Better 10.4 Chapter 10 Right Action: Allow Other Ideas, Improve Finance Theory

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Book SynopsisIn the boardroom, executive and non-executive directors must frequently make decisions balancing competing interests and conflicting moral norms, with their actions impacting employees, customers, shareholders, and society at large.

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Book SynopsisCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR), corporate governance and workplace practices are intimately connected. They are indeed three distinct pillars of any successful business venture. This work strongly argues that without fulfilling the social responsibilities, economic and legal obligations of a business organization simply becomes infructuous. The best course of action for business is to first serve its stakeholders, mainly its employees. Hence, the overarching theme that revolves round the book is that employee engagement and their welfare are the keys to ascertain democratic practices at workplace. And once it is ensured, this would help an enterprise to fulfilling and encompassing four aspects of CSR i.e. economic, legal, ethical and discretionary or philanthropic.

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Book SynopsisCarmel McConnell's background is a mixture of social activism and business. She is a campaigner and fierce optimist about creating a better world. While researching her first book Change Activist, in 2000, Carmel interviewed five headteachers in the London borough of Hackney who told her that many of their pupils arrived at school too hungry or malnourished to learn. Carmel started buying and delivering breakfast food to these schools, with remarkable results as children's concentration, behaviour, punctuality and educational attainment significantly improved. As demand for her help grew, Carmel took time out from her City technology consultancy, setting up Magic Breakfast in 2003. Today, Magic Breakfast and the National School Breakfast Programme (DfE funded to March 2021) provides healthy breakfasts to around 400,000 children in England and Scotland during term time. Carmel was awarded an MBE for her services to school fooTrade ReviewCould Carmel McConnell be our answer to Oprah? ***** This is a great self-help book. I have finished a course of study in a new area after having been a lawyer for too many years. I am now trying to find a job and have had a few setbacks recently. I had reached the stage of wondering whether I had made a big mistake to give up my salary to find something more satisfying to do. I had bought this book for my husband (he still hasn't read it) but decided to have a look at it myself. As a result I now have a revived sense of enthusiasm for job hunting plus some ideas on how to do it more effectively. More importantly I have realised that it is not "mad" to want to make changes and to challenge the status quo. I was once told by one of my bosses that I was too idealistic. This book has helped me to see that he was not idealistic enough. If more partners in law firms had read Carmel McConnell's book I might still be a lawyer! I enjoyed the bright colour of the cover, the difference in print size and type and the easily digestible chunks of wisdom. The exercises are practical-often self-help tasks are so daunting that I give up half-way through. These are manageable but still thought-provoking. I'm so enthused I'm going to look up the web links listed at the back of the book. That's a first for me. A breath of fresh air! ***** Phew! - what a lady you are Carmel McConnell! This is truly brilliant writing, and, without sounding corny, yes, a book to 'change your life' - but in such a positive and outward looking way...Table of ContentsABOUT THE AUTHOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS INTRODUCTION What is a change activist? Why change activism is needed now? And you should listen to me because..? My change activist story PART 1: CHANGE YOUR LIFE How can you take charge of your life? How open are you to change? What do you stand for? If the direction of your life feels unclear, it’s ok, start here Passion, purpose, plan for successful change What did activism ever do for anyone? The benefits of change activism Choose action or stay passive What do you want to change? Is very, very ok to ask for help My passion, my purpose, my plan Practical activism – here's how 10 step self-development plan And action – toolkit and exercises PART 2: CHANGE HOW YOU WORK Change Activism can strengthen your bottom line What does purpose-led business look like? Purpose led companies outperform Fairness as a business norm To your mind and soul How to create multi million pound social partnerships Profit and principles What’s that got to do with me? Change led by you, energises you PART 3: RADICAL SELF-CARE Nourish your mind, body and soul Why life begins at the end of your comfort zone. Resilience starts with radical self care Becoming a priority in your own life Your beliefs about reality create your experience of it Ask better questions Team You Part 4: A NEW CHANGE ACTIVIST IDEA Can we create a post-poverty Britain? The L.I.F.E. programme – more information CONCLUSION REFERENCES

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Book Synopsis''Much needed inspiration for those working hard to reach a position that matches their potential and their allies'' Ally Owen, Founder of Brixton Finishing SchoolYou might not think, right now, that you have what it takes to succeed. But incredible things do happen when you believe. We hope this book will stoke your sense of belief in what it is you can achieve and the gifts you have the potential to give to the world.Relentless in its inspiration, candour and warmth, A Colourful View From the Top is a vital anthology of twenty-one voices who are at the top of their game in business and beyond. Whether their specialism be advertising, tech, law or art, each luminary offers a unique and deeply meaningful collection of lessons and affirmations to draw upon time and time again.Discover how they became influential figures in culture and corporate life; how their achievements haven''t been defined or limited by their race, gender or agTrade ReviewMuch needed inspiration for those working hard to reach a position that matches their potential and their allies -- Ally Owen

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Book SynopsisBusiness Ethics: The Big Picture asks students to focus on the assumptions underlying the activity of business. Why does society provide special protections for businesses? What is the purpose of a corporation? What do businesses owe society? And are there some things that shouldn’t be distributed by the free market? These questions are addressed through classic readings from such central figures as Adam Smith and Karl Marx, in addition to contemporary selections from Milton Friedman, R. Edward Freeman, Debra Satz, and others. A number of compelling real-world case studies are also included.Trade Review“This text provides a solid foundation for an introduction to business ethics. Accessible introductions to the sections and to individual articles, combined with discussion questions at the end of each article, make for a pedagogically useful text. The Foundations section provides a concise introduction to different theoretical approaches to ethics, and I am pleased to see the inclusion of a chapter on feminist theory and business ethics, something I have long thought was needed in texts like this. Drawing on classical and new works, the range of topics is short enough to cover in one semester yet broad enough to engage in many of the issues encountered in the field.” — Kira Tomsons, Philosophy Instructor, Douglas College“In this fine volume, extended excerpts from an array of writers are paired with concise introductions and questions for discussion that illuminate the ethical concepts at hand. This book leads readers toward practical applications while challenging their preconceptions of right and wrong in business.” — Scott E. Randolph, Department of Business Administration and Management, University of RedlandsTable of Contents John Stuart Mill, Utilitarianism Immanuel Kant, Deontology Thomas Hobbes, Contractarianism Aristotle, Virtue Ethics Alan Tomhave & Mark Vopat, “On the Disconnect Between Business and Professional Ethics” Milton Friedman, “The Social Responsibility of Business is to Increase its Profits” Albert Carr, “Is Business Bluffing Ethical” Norman Gillespie, “Business of Ethics” Karl Marx & Fredrick Engels, from The Communist Manifesto Adam Smith, from The Wealth of Nations Ronald F. Duska, “The Why’s of Business Revisited” Anthony Flew, “The Profit Motive” Peter A. French, “Corporate Moral Agency” John Danly, “Corporate Moral Agency: The Case for Anthropological Bigotry” Alan Tomhave & Mark Vopat, “The Business of Boycotting: Having Your Chicken and Eating it Too” John Orlando, “The Fourth Wave: The Ethics of Corporate Downsizing” Wayne Cask, “Decency Means More than ‘Always Lower Prices’: A Comparison of Costco to Walmart’s Sam’s Club” R. Edward Freeman, Kirsten Martin & Bidhan Parmar, “Stakeholder Capitalism” Kenneth J. Arrow, “Social Responsibilty and Economic Efficiency” Robert A. Larger, “Whistleblowing and Employee Loyalty” Deborah Satz, “Noxious Markets” Dan Arielly, “Beer and Free Lunches: What is Behavioral Economics, and Where Are the Free Lunches?” Janet Borgerson, “On the Harmony of Feminist Ethics and Business Ethics” John Alexander, “Environmental Sustainability versus Profit Maximization: Overcoming Systemic Constraints on Implementing Normatively Preferable Alternatives” Mark Vopat & Alan Tomhave, “When In Rome: Globalization, International Business, and Multi-National Corporations” Appendix: Case Studies

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Book SynopsisIn 2020, the world was rocked by the sudden and indiscriminate spread of COVID-19. But for all the damage caused - lives lost, economies roiled and jobs eradicated - it also created opportunities for individuals and businesses to pause and reflect. Bushido Capitalism explores the ways in which this forced interlude has allowed us to reflect on the effects of a Great Acceleration of the last two decades and to critically evaluate where we should go next. Guided by updated values of Bushido, which have long been enshrined in Japanese culture but are rarely referenced in the West, this book presents ways in which we can use this current inflection point to become more responsible, ethical and sustainably minded citizens and business leaders. It underscores the importance of collaboration, humility and realism, but also of confidence, ambition and creativity. It demonstrates that businesses, particularly in a complex and polarized world, can be a force for the common good of society - if run the right way.

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Book SynopsisDeeply Responsible Business profiles corporate leaders of the past two centuries who made social missions vital to their businesses. Geoffrey Jones explores the characters and motivations of fourteen such leaders and compares their deep social and environmental commitments to the lukewarm “corporate social responsibility” of today.Trade ReviewOutstanding…Jones challenges head-on the notion that for-profit leaders have never be virtuous while chasing the bottom line…This is a timely and insightful read. -- Larry Gennari * Boston Business Journal *Deeply Responsible Business is a valuable catalog of notable efforts over the past two centuries by profit-seeking businesses to also pursue the common good. -- Kevin J. Delaney * Charter Works *Jones subverts received wisdom about the logic of business and capitalism. He makes a strong case for reimagining capitalism and posits that the first step in this process is to reconceptualize business and its social purpose. -- Badrinath Rao * Wire India *For the last fifty years, Milton Friedman’s idea that businesses should overwhelmingly focus on shareholders has prevailed, and our culture and laws have aligned so closely to this thinking that people have come to believe it is the natural way of doing business. This is why Jones’s book is so important and powerful. It explodes Friedman’s idea and shows how—throughout history, the world over, and in many ways—it is actually more natural for entrepreneurs to have a purpose and mission. -- Christopher Marquis, author of Better Business: How the B Corp Movement Is Remaking CapitalismGeoffrey Jones’s outstanding book provides a compelling and readable account of the long and rich history of businesses that conceived of their place in society as profitably benefiting their customers, workers, owners, communities, countries, and planet. Some might think this a new—or even controversial—idea, but its roots are deep and global. Being deeply responsible offers many benefits—but equally many challenges. Jones shows how firms navigated their conflicting responsibilities. Not only business leaders but also leaders in other sectors, will benefit from these insights, which are painfully relevant in our age. -- Peter Tufano, Saïd Business School, University of OxfordA fascinating and important contribution. Jones profiles companies whose leaders, in one form or another, have promoted responsible business. He records their deep commitment to embedding humane values in their businesses and captures their considerable challenges and failures. In some cases, virtue signaling was not borne out by virtuous practices. The book argues that the presumption that responsible business is good business is simply not the case. Those who behave ethically are undermined by those who do not. Coordinated efforts across multiple companies are more likely to succeed, but ultimately it is government that must lay down the terms on which business needs to act. Insightful and informative. -- Colin Mayer, author of Prosperity: Better Business Makes the Greater Good

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Book SynopsisExamines the ways we overestimate our ability to do what is right and how we act unethically without meaning to. This title investigates the nature of ethical failures in the business world and beyond, and illustrate how we can become more ethical, bridging the gap between who we are and who we want to be.Trade ReviewWinner of the 2012 Silver Medal Book Award in Business Ethics, Axiom Business "Well-written, stuffed with intriguing research, and more than a little unnerving, this book will make readers reconsider some of their most entrenched beliefs."--BizEd "[Blind Spots] is full of studies in human behavior and those results can help us, and the people we manage, make better decisions... [T]he book should be required reading for anyone entering the business world ... or for those of us who still try to reconcile misdeeds that did not have to be."--Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com "One explanation for what happened at News of the World can be found in a new book called Blind Spots. Its authors Max Bazerman and Ann Tenbrunsel look at how businesses, from Ford to Enron to subprime mortgage lenders, can end up mired in ethical disaster. But rather than discuss such choices as coolly calculated trade-offs between right and wrong, they look at how people actually make decisions--under pressure from shareholders, bosses and colleagues, up against tight deadlines and often worried about their careers, or even whether their contracts are going to be renewed."--Aditya Chakrabortty, Guardian "This book is a step toward ... bringing together a host of studies by the authors and others that probe how easy it is for us [to] act less ethically than we would like. The book also shows how organizations can take advantage of these findings in behavioural ethics to change their informal culture."--Harvey Schachter, The Globe & Mail "Bazerman and Tenbrunsel apply insights from the field of behavioral ethics to understand why individuals and organizations act unethically and what can be done to prevent such behavior. They draw on research from psychology and business to illustrate how factors outside our awareness influence decisions and behavior, and what we can do to prevent ethical lapses."--Taya R. Cohen, Pittsburgh Business Times "Blind Spots is a bold argument against the decency of human beings, showing how we subvert our ethical principles time and time again. Noting a human tendency to justify our own actions to ourselves with little thought for their consequences, business professors Max Bazerman and Ann Tenbrunsel explain how employees can give rise to dysfunctional organizations for fear of rocking the boat... The authors adopt a lively tone throughout and harness a broad mix of examples, from lab experiments to the Challenger Space Shuttle disaster and the collapse of Enron."--Gregor Hunter, The National "In an era where we've watched political leaders tell blatant lies and seen the corporate world nearly sunk by an onslaught of questionable ethics, it's time to take a sober look at why people who think of themselves as moral can commit unethical and even unlawful acts--or approve the dishonest acts of others... [T]his is examined in the recent book Blind Spots, by Harvard Business School professor Max Bazerman and Ann Tenbrunsel, professor of business ethics at the University of Notre Dame."--Toronto Star "The style [of Blind Spots] is incisive and reassuringly uningratiating."--Steven Poole, The Guardian "Bazerman ... and ... Tenbrunsel ... set out to show that if we are to make ethical decisions, we need to recognize such blind spots in ourselves as our failure to view our own immoral actions objectively and our tendency to act based on how we want to behave rather than on how we should."--Susan Schwartz, Montreal Gazette "Blind Spots is a good book. It tells a story in a clear and compelling fashion, which is what a book is for. The story is that we often act unethically, not because we're faced with ethical questions and decide to pick the 'bad' option, but because we fail to see that there is an ethical issue at all."--Neuroskeptic blog "If you want to be an ethical person or organization and are sometimes left nonplussed by the unethical behavior that still ensues nonetheless, then this is the right book to help you understand and correctly ensure that ethical behavior happens when push comes to shove."--Mouse Trap blog "Are we as ethical as we think we are? An important new book by ... Max Bazerman and ... Ann Tenbrunsel says probably not. In Blind Spots: Why We Fail to Do What's Right and What to Do about It, Bazerman and Tenbrunsel make a convincing case that a significant gap exists between how ethical we think we are and how ethical we actually are."--Scott Flegal, Nashua Telegraph "In their well-written, easily accessible text, Bazerman and Tenbrunsel rely on well-known cases of ethical failure and prior research, often previously popularized psychological studies, to frame the emerging field of behavioral ethics... [I]t serves as an excellent introduction to the discipline."--Choice "I enjoyed this book and think it is ideal for a team of managers to read together. Knowing how common it is for individuals to miss seeing a conflict or bias, colleagues could commit to challenging each other with candor and care."--Jill Geisler, Poynter "I will surely consider using the text in the classroom in the future... [P]articularly if one is trying to establish organizational policy that encourages ethical behavior--there is a good deal here that will be of interest."--J. Jeremy Wisnewski, Philosophy in ReviewTable of ContentsAcknowledgments ix Chapter 1: The Gap between Intended and Actual Ethical Behavior 1 Chapter 2: Why Traditional Approaches to Ethics Won't Save You 24 Chapter 3: When We Act against Our Own Ethical Values 38 Chapter 4: Why You Aren't as Ethical as You Think You Are 61 Chapter 5: When We Ignore Unethical Behavior 77 Chapter 6: Placing False Hope in the "Ethical Organization" 100 Chapter 7: Why We Fail to Fix Our Corrupted Institutions 128 Chapter 8: Narrowing the Gap: Interventions for Improving Ethical Behavior 152 Notes 173 Index 187

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Book SynopsisDavid Grayson CBE is Emeritus Professor of Corporate Responsibility at Cranfield School of Management, based in London, UK. From 2007-17 he was Professor and Director of the Doughty Centre for Corporate Responsibility at Cranfield. He is the chair of the Institute of Business Ethics and has worked with responsible business coalitions across the world.Chris Coulter is CEO of GlobeScan, an insights and strategy firm that helps organizations build the trust they need to create value for themselves and society, and is based in Toronto, Canada. He is the Chair of Canadian Business for Social Responsibility (CBSR) and is a member of the Multinational Subcommittee of B Lab's Standards Advisory Council and Walgreen's Corporate Responsibility Advisory Board.Mark Lee is the Director of the Sustainability Institute by ERM, which launched in 2020 to define, accelerate and scale sustainability performance by developing actionable insight for business. He is also an ERM Partner Trade Review"As a global brand, McDonald's relies heavily on our suppliers across the world to embed sustainability, in order for us to achieve our ambitious goals. This handbook is a highly practical manual to help our suppliers and tens of thousands of other companies like them become better businesses." * Francesca DeBiase, Executive Vice President, Chief Global Supply Chain Officer at McDonald's *"This is the book for anyone who wants to turn their interest in being a responsible business into tangible action. The books is packed with practical advice and proven case studies which together constitute a 'how-to' guide for any responsible business leader." * Ben Fletcher, Group CFO of the Very Group *"Family businesses have a particularly strong sense of stewardship and desire to be a force for good. For those family businesses who are young or just starting to more consciously realise their social impact, this book is a very practical, easy-to-use guide that can help companies turn those aspirations into action." * Sir James Wates CBE, Chairman of Wates Group and Chair of the Institute of Family Business *"The Sustainable Business Handbook is required reading for executives who are looking to better understand and respond to one of the most important issues facing business today, sustainability (or ESG)." * Siddharth Sharma, Group Chief Sustainability Officer – Tata Sons, India *"This is the practical "how to" of sustainability that so many businesses urgently need. Drawing on years of practical, hands-on experience, the authors demystify the language of sustainability and provide plain-language guidance for action - now. This book is great news for any leader of any small or medium-sized business looking for the "how to do it" of sustainability. In clear, simple and above all business-focused language the authors have provided a much-needed tool that will enable a more sustainable, resilient and, yes, profitable future." * Rob Cameron, Global Head of Public Affairs at Nestlé SA *"It is critical to build bridges connecting well intentioned commitments to make change happen with the actions needed to make these changes real. Practical handbooks like this - with a focus on the tools and real life stories of both strategies that work and those that don't - are precious to people who are harnessing the power of business as a force for good." * Charmian Love, CoFounder of B Lab UK *"This book with three authors on three continents adopts a practical and international approach to the over familiar, but poorly understood topic of sustainability. It addresses all the roadblocks that hinder companies from taking the steps they need to ensure their own and our planet's survival. It starts with purpose of a company - why is it in business and who is it here to serve. Dig deeply into this and from there it is plain sailing." * Katie Hill, Executive Director B Lab Europe (B Lab is the not for profit behind the B Corp movement) *"Climate change, the loss of nature and rising inequality represent the biggest crises facing business today, while sustainability and purpose have become mainstream levers of performance. That is why addressing them effectively have become key determinants of business success. And yet few companies know where to start. How do you put principles into practice. This comprehensive, step-by-step guide has the answers, skillfully navigating business through the big questions of our time." * Alan Jope, CEO of Unilever plc *"David, Chris and Mark invite readers to suggest content for the second edition of this handbook. My hope is that dynamic businesses across Africa will use this handbook and thus make sure that we have many more examples from Africa in that second edition!" * Dr Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien, Chair Circular Economy Innovation Partnership (CEIP) Africa and Chair Afrikairos *"Sustainability is not a luxury but a must to all businesses. Large firms are changing, and small ones need to catch up quickly in order to survive and grow.?The Sustainable Business Handbook comes at a perfect time!" * Dr. GUO Peiyuan, Co-Founder and General Manager of SynTao Co., Ltd, Beijing *"Business leaders are facing an unprecedented shift in expectations from their stakeholders to embrace ESG. The Sustainable Business Handbook provides practical measures for companies of all sizes and from all geographies to respond to these expectations and become better businesses through the integration of sustainability." * Mark Cutifani, Chief Executive of Anglo American *"Sustainability is an important value-driver for all businesses. For those executives running companies that have yet to embrace sustainability, I highly recommend you read this book as it is an actionable primer to get your company up to speed on this critical business imperative." * Frank Ravndal, CEO, HAVI *"For the corporate manager who is tasked with bringing sustainability to their company, this handbook provides a wealth of useful advice on everything from assessing ESG materiality to building a culture of sustainability. The authors' experience with executing sustainability strategies provides readers with very practical ways to position their company to manage ESG risks and explore related business opportunities." * Tensie Whelan, Clinical Professor of Business and Society, Director of NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business, USA *"There is a growing wave of companies everywhere needing to begin their sustainability journeys and the Sustainable Business Handbook is a critical tool to help them do it effectively." * Feroz Koor - Group Head of Sustainability – Woolworths, South Africa *"Sustainability is now mission critical. David, Chris and Mark deliver a timely and pragmatic guide to help organizations move from intent to action. We welcome this roadmap to accelerate the sustainability agenda and usher a new era of stakeholder capitalism." * Sarah Galloway, Co-leader Global Sustainability Sector for Russell Reynolds Associates *"It is clear that we need many more companies ramping up their sustainability efforts in the coming years if we are going to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. The Sustainable Business Handbook provides a perfectly timed and well thought through roadmap for companies beginning their sustainability journey." * Dr Mark Watson - Group Head of Sustainability at John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Ltd, Hong Kong *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Section - PART ONE: Getting started; Chapter - 01: Purpose; Chapter - 02: Materiality; Chapter - 03: Business case; Section - PART TWO: Building it up; Chapter - 04: Strategy; Chapter - 05: Operationalizing; Chapter - 06: Culture; Chapter - 07: Leadership; Chapter - 08: Reporting; Chapter - 09: Governance; Section - PART THREE: Taking it to the world; Chapter - 10: Engagement; Chapter - 11: Communications; Chapter - 12: Partnering; Chapter - 13: Advocacy; Chapter - 14: Conclusion;

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Book SynopsisPrivate Regulation of Labor Standards in Global Supply Chains examines the effectiveness of corporate social responsibility on improving labor standards in global supply chains.Sarosh Kuruvilla charts the development and effectiveness of corporate codes of conduct to ameliorate sweatshop conditions in global supply chains. This form of private voluntary regulation, spearheaded by Nike and Reebok, became necessary given the inability of third world countries to enforce their own laws and the absence of a global regulatory system for labor standards. Although private regulation programs have been adopted by other companies in many different industries, we know relatively little regarding the effectiveness of these programs because companies don''t disclose information about their efforts and outcomes in regulating labor conditions in their supply chains.Private Regulation of Labor Standards in Global Supply Chains presents data from comTrade ReviewSarosh Kuruvilla provides one of the most comprehensive interrogations yet of private regulation across multiple countries, industries, and regulatory methods in Private Regulation of Labor Standards in Global Supply Chains. This book is excellent in that it not only provides a well-explained background of the problem of private regulation in global supply chains but also builds upon previous research to add texture to arguments. * ILR Review *The work of Kuruvilla with his fellow researchers, Private Regulation of Labor Standards in Global Supply Chains, is both an excellent introduction and a serious study of the issue. Kuruvilla presents the results of analyses and his arguments in an easy-to-read manner while employing sound, uncompromising methodology. His vast knowledge of the relevant literature has made his arguments even more convincing.I believe this excellent study by Kuruvilla should be read widely. * The Developping Economics *Table of ContentsIntroduction: Private Regulation of Labor Standards in Global Supply Chains since the 1990s OVERVIEW: PROBLEMS 1. Behavioral Invisibility: The Reliability of Supplier Data and the Unique Role of Audit Consultants 2. Practice Multiplicity in the Implementation of Private Regulation Programs 3. Causal Complexity: The Varied Determinants of Compliance and Workplace-Level Improvements OVERVIEW: PROGRESS 4. Has Private Regulation Improved Labor Practicesin Global Supply Chains? An Empirical Examination 5. Wages in Global Supply Chains: Where They Stand and Where We Need to Go 6. Freedom of Association and Collective Bargainingin Global Supply Chains OVERVIEW: PROSPECTS 7. Are Changes in Corporate Governance an Answer? 8. Aligning Sourcing and Compliance Insidea Global Corporation 9. From Opacity to Transparency: Pathways to Improvement of Private Regulation 10. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisAn actionable guide to mindfulness and practical ethics for any creative professional who wants to make a living without selling their soul.It can be difficult to live according to our values in a complicated world. At a time when capitalism seems most unforgiving but the need for paying work remains high, it is important to learn how we can be more mindful and intentional about our impact personal, social, economic, and environmental.As designer and creative director Kelly Small had to do to navigate a crisis of ethics and burnout in their career in advertising, we can admit our complicity in problematic systems and take on the responsibility of letting our own conscience guide our decisions.Start with one or many of these 100+ rigorously researched, ultra-practical action steps: Co-create and collaborate Get obsessed with accessibility Demand diverse teams Commit to self-care Make ethics a competitivTrade ReviewKelly Small’s experience as a former creative director provides valuable insight … Small’s thorough breakdown of ethical concerns in the workplace can benefit anyone wanting to grow as an ally in a nation rife with issues of disparity. * Cascade *What Kelly Small brings to the table is a healthy dose of both inspiration and practicality … Kelly Small’s personal story is an inspiration in itself, shared throughout the book with candour and courage. If you’re a creative searching for cleaner, healthier, and socially just ways to practice, you’ll not find a better place to start looking. And the timing couldn’t be better. * Applied Arts *

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Book SynopsisShortlisted for the African Business Book of the Year Award For Heineken, ‘rising Africa’ is already a reality: the profits it extracts there are almost 50 per cent above the global average, and beer costs more in some African countries than it does in Europe. Heineken claims its presence boosts economic development on the continent. But is this true? Investigative journalist Olivier van Beemen has spent years seeking the answer, and his conclusion is damning: Heineken has hardly benefited Africa at all. On the contrary, there are some shocking skeletons in its African closet: tax avoidance, sexual abuse, links to genocide and other human rights violations, high-level corruption, crushing competition from indigenous brewers, and collaboration with dictators and pitiless anti-government rebels. Heineken in Africa caused a political and media furore on publication in The Netherlands, and was debated in their Parliament. It is an unmissable exposé of the havoc wreaked by a global giant seeking profit in the developing world.Trade Review'Precisely and rigorously ticks off Heineken’s excesses and tribulations in Africa.' -- Le Monde'[This] critical account of the brewer goes to the heart of doing business in challenging markets . . . [a] provocative book.' -- The Financial Times‘van Beemen, the author of this well-researched and provocative book, has uncovered an astounding counter-story to the corporate spin . . . an almost perfect case study of what can go wrong when globalisation is unleashed in markets with huge financial potential but without the regulatory frameworks present in more stable parts of the world.' -- Prospect'A brilliant and exhaustive investigation into a corporate giant’s claims of its positive actions on that continent.' -- Counterfire'A complex tale of a company operating in a country defined by perpetual conflict and warlordism . . . this book it is an important window into how careless corporate behaviour can impede Africa’s development.' -- African Business'The unauthorised story of a beer giant’s African saga. … Van Beemen precisely and rigorously ticks off Heineken’s excesses and tribulations in Africa. … For a long time Heineken’s management refused to meet the journalist, before changing their minds and giving him interviews almost two years after the book first appeared, which offer a valuable counterpoint and make this remarkable survey all the more balanced.' -- Le Monde‘One of the most readable, nuanced and critical accounts of “multinationals doing business in Africa” . . .Van Beemen uses his unagitated and meticulously researched style to the fullest advantage . . . an excellent book.’ -- Aidnography Blog

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

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Book SynopsisCorporations dominate our worlds. They employ us, sell to us and influence how we think and who we vote for. All aspects of this relationship are explored, from an historical analysis of the spread of capitalism to the regulation, ethics and exclusionary implications of business in contemporary society. The book also examines how corporate power and capitalism might be resisted and outlines a range of alternatives, from the social economy through to new forms of open access or commons ownership. This second edition includes new chapters that explore how global crises such as the Covid-19 pandemic and the climate emergency have exposed tensions within and among national business systems. It also addresses the need for new ways of holding business accountable in the era of digital platforms like Facebook, Google and Amazon, which use algorithmic personalization to exert private control over the infrastructure of our societies.Trade ReviewBeing critical of business is not the same as being against business. It is clear that contemporary capitalism is producing climate change, ecological destruction and massive inequalities. If you want a book that shows you how we got here, and what to do about it, begin with this excellent guide. * Martin Parker, University of Bristol, UK *Business and Society stands out for its refreshingly critical take on corporate capitalism's history, nature, and political economy. As insightful as it is comprehensive, this is a must read for students of today’s globalized corporate capitalism and the role that corporations play within it. * Joel Bakan, author of The New Corporation: How ‘Good’ Corporations are Bad for Democracy *Table of Contents1. A critical introduction to business and society Kean Birch, Audrey Laurin-Lamothe and Sonya Marie Scott 2. The emergence of capitalism in Western Europe Mark Peacock 3. The spread of capitalism Kean Birch and Caroline Shenaz Hossein 4. Markets and economic order Mark Peacock 5. Economics, capitalism and business : the orthodoxy Sonya Marie Scott and Mark Peacock 6. Political economy and critiques of capitalism : heterodox perspectives Sonya Marie Scott 7. The corporate revolution Kean Birch and John Simoulidis 8. Corporate governance Alberto Salazar 9. Corporate responsibility Kean Birch 10. Corporate power Kean Birch 11. Corporations and financialization Audrey Laurin-Lamothe and Richard Wellen 12. Corporations and market power in the 21st century John Simoulidis 13. Global economy and varieties of capitalism Kean Birch and Richard Wellen 14. Global governance Kean Birch and Richard Wellen 15. Global migration and immigrant-led business Salewa Olawoye-Mann 16. Global environmental change Kean Birch 17. Global disorders and crises Sonya Marie Scott 18. Business, regulation and policy Richard Wellen and Alberto Salazar 19. Ethics and business Mark Peacock, Richard Wellen and Kean Birch 20. Business and social exclusion Caroline Shenaz Hossein 21. Resistance and alternatives to corporate capitalism Kean Birch and John Simoulidis 22. Social and solidarity economy Caroline Shenaz Hossein 23. From sharing economy to surveillance capitalism Richard Wellen, Kean Birch, Salewa Olawoye-Mann 24. Conclusion Richard Wellen and Sonya Marie Scott

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Book SynopsisCompliance has become key to our contemporary markets, societies, and modes of governance across a variety of public and private domains. While this has stimulated a rich body of empirical and practical expertise on compliance, thus far, there has been no comprehensive understanding of what compliance is or how it influences various fields and sectors. The academic knowledge of compliance has remained siloed along different disciplinary domains, regulatory and legal spheres, and mechanisms and interventions. This handbook bridges these divides to provide the first one-stop overview of what compliance is, how we can best study it, and the core mechanisms that shape it. Written by leading experts, chapters offer perspectives from across law, regulatory studies, management science, criminology, economics, sociology, and psychology. This volume is the definitive and comprehensive account of compliance.Trade Review'This Handbook is an indispensable resource for academics and practitioners interested in compliance and ethics. The book assembles an impressive array of leading experts who tackle critical issues from a variety of perspectives. It is essential reading for those interested in controlling organizational misconduct.' Jennifer Arlen, New York University School of Law, editor of The Research Handbook on Corporate Crime and Financial Misdealing'This Handbook is a gold mine for those serious about comprehending the complexities of compliance in building more effective governance and more decent, less dominating, societies.' John Braithwaite, RegNet, Australia National University, author of Responsive Regulation and Crime, Shame and Integration'It turns out there is a solid 'science of compliance,' and it is represented instructively in this thoroughgoing volume.' Robert Cialdini, Psychology and Marketing, Arizona State University, author of Influence and Pre-suasion'Students, scholars and policy makers have good reason to be grateful to van Rooij and Sokol for assembling in one place so much of what needs to be known about regulation. This rich panoply of paradigms and perspectives collects outstanding work with which to understand the persistent struggle to move beyond ceremonial compliance and actually align performance with legally mandated requirements.' Susan S. Silbey, Sociology and Anthropology, Sloan School of Management, MIT, author of The Common Place of Law'Utilizing a broad brush in thinking about compliance, van Rooij and Sokol have brought together an interdisciplinary who's who of thought leaders who tackle essential issues of conceptualization, operationalization and measurement, and the mechanisms that shape compliance.' Sally S. Simpson, Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Maryland, author of Corporate Crime, Law, and Social Control'This sweeping book is an invaluable compendium of key insights gleaned from hundreds of studies on all aspects of compliance. Tapping into scholarship from a wide array of domains, the authors strip away disciplinary jargon and provide structure to enable readers of all backgrounds to learn how government and private-sector rules are established, monitored, and enforced.' Michael Toffel, Technology and Operations Management, Harvard Business SchoolTable of ContentsPart I. Compliance Concepts and Approaches; Part II. Deterrence and Incapacitation; Part III. Incentives; Part IV. Legitimacy and Social Norms; Part V. Capacity and Opportunity; Part VI. Compliance and Cognition; Part VII. Management and Organizational Processes; Part VIII. Measuring and Evaluating Compliance; Part IX. Analysis of Particular Fields.

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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 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 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 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 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 SynopsisDrawing upon a wide range of sources of empirical evidence, historical analysis and theoretical argument, this book shows beyond any doubt that the private, profit-making, corporation is a habitual and routine offender. The book dissects the myth that the corporation can be a rational, responsible, ''citizen''. It shows how in its present form, the corporation is permitted, licensed and encouraged to systematically kill, maim and steal for profit. Corporations are constructed through law and politics in ways that impel them to cause harm to people and the environment. In other words, criminality is part of the DNA of the modern corporation. Therefore, the authors argue, the corporation cannot be easily reformed. The only feasible solution to this ''crime'' problem is to abolish the legal and political privileges that enable the corporation to act with impunity. Trade ReviewFew academic books demand the kind of critical attention that The Corporate Criminal demands.This is surely the most powerful and compelling critique of the corporation ever written. Tombs and Whyte pull no punches in this arrestingly accessible but scholarly book. Their argument is simple – its legal and historical construction is such that the resulting corporation is endemically criminogenic and thus beyond reform. Their conclusion is utterly persuasive, ‘the goal of corporate opposition must be the abolition of the corporation’ - Penny Green is Professor of Law and Globalisation and Director of the International State Crime Initiative at Queen Mary University of London, UKTombs and Whyte provide a brilliant, unflinching and original account of corporate power in neoliberal capitalism. Their careful analysis – rich in both empirical and theoretical insights - convincingly reveals that corporations cannot balance economic progress with social welfare, but also that the only effective corrective is to disassemble the corporate form. This superb book is a must read for anyone wishing to understand how and why corporations have come to define and destroy our daily lives, and what do about it. – Susanne Soederberg, Queen’s University, Canada It is clear that today, everyone is aware of the devastating effects of corporate capitalism on the environment, global inequality, and various other aspects of our societies and daily lives. What is utterly refreshing about Tombs and Whyte’s book, is the realisation that none of these effects can be mitigated by legal reform or neoliberal regimes such as ‘corporate social responsibility’. What is needed is a revolution in our thinking about, and action towards, corporate capitalism, and Tombs and Whyte’s call to ‘bring down the corporation’ deserves to be carried far and wide. - Grietje Baars, The City Law School, City University London.This book offers readers a provocative brief for the case that corporations are in fact not a sustainable enterprise, and that their inherently criminal and criminogenic nature must be fully recognized.— David O. Friedrichs, Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Books (Rutgers University)Table of Contents1. Introducing The Corporate Criminal 2. Crime, Harm And The Corporation 3. Constructing The Corporation 4. The Corporation As Structured Irresponsibility 5. Controlling The Corporation? 6. Conclusion. What is to be done about the corporate criminal?

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Book SynopsisWinner of the Gold Axiom Business Book Award 2019 in the Philanthropy / Non Profit / Sustainability category.Over the past 30 years, the world has seen great social improvements. Technology has been developing at an enormous pace and is helping to solve our most pressing social and environmental challenges. Yet, despite this success, our current model of development is still deeply problematic. Natural disasters triggered by climate change have doubled since the 1980s, violence and armed conflict now cost more than 13 percent of GDP, social inequality and youth unemployment is worsening around the world, and climate change threatens the global population with tremendous environmental as well as social problems. Using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as a framework, this book sets out how business and capital now have a real opportunity to help resolve these problems. With clear and plentiful examples and cases of how businesses are making a difference, relevant facts and figures to support the cases, and inspiring and instructional information on how businesses can create sustainable value, this highly readable book is a must-read for businesses (large and small) that wish to genuinely support the delivery of the SDGs.The Paris Climate Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) drive change and offer a narrative and an opportunity to all to speak in one language on sustainability. They provide us with a clear set of targets for 2030. Through following the SDGs, opportunities abound for business and capital to unlock markets which offer endless potential for profit while at the same time working towards the Sustainable Development Goals. This book illustrates for business how to make the much-needed Trillion Dollar Shift.Trade Review"The book provides a comprehensive overview of SDG opportunities, showing how leaders can engage with knotty issues and create economic and social impact. She has extensive experience advising practitioners. She founded and was CEO of the Dutch Sustainable Business Association. She is Chairman of the Sustainable Science Association, Vice-Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Mazars Accountants, Member of the Responsible Investment Advisory Council of Bank of Montreal and Chairman of the jury of Climate-KIC entrepreneurs’ competitions.Her advice: business has plenty of scope to choose where to focus its actions because while the SDGs provide the big picture, its 230 indicators and 169 targets provide the detail. A key message of this book is that as the engines of the economy, growth, innovation and job creation, companies of any size can contribute to economic, social and environmental progress. And the book explains how doing business for good is also good business. As an inducement for leaders she notes that markets worth trillions of dollars are waiting for responsible companies to deliver solutions and access opportunities.Business opportunities abound in each SDG sector. For each SDG, Marga Hoek presents a compelling case of how not only the world but also business would be better off by successfully addressing that problem. ….…. In sum, this easy to read book provides leaders of businesses of all sizes and from all sectors with many examples of how to benefit in multiple ways by incorporating some of the SDGs into their corporate strategy and action plans."Gayle C. Avery, (2018) "Altruistic strategy: doing better by doing good", Strategy & Leadership, Vol. 46 Issue: 4, pp.50-51Table of ContentsPrefaceForewordsUN Global Compact: Overview of the crucial work of Global CompactPart 1) BUSINESS’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE TRILLION DOLLAR SHIFTChapter 1: Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): The biggest challenge and opportunity everChapter 2: Business for good: a trillion dollar business casePart 2) THE TRILLION DOLLAR SHIFT ACCELERATEDChapter 3: The overarching influence of ICT and Technology on all sectorsChapter 4: CapitalPart 3) TRILLION DOLLAR SHIFT IN SECTORSChapter 5: Food and AgricultureChapter 6: EducationChapter 7: Cities and TransportChapter 8: Health and well-beingChapter 9: Energy, Materials and manufacturingPart 4) SCALING UP FOR A TRILLION DOLLAR SHIFTChapter 10: Scaling-up: Global Goals; Global Scale; Global Good

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

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Book SynopsisThis essential reference work explores the role of finance in delivering sustainability within and outside the European Union. With sustainability affecting core elements of company, banking and capital markets law, this handbook investigates the latest regulatory strategies for protecting the environment, delivering a fairer society and improving governance. Each chapter is written by a leading scholar who provides a solid theoretical approach to the topic while focussing on recent developments. Looking beyond the European Union, the book also covers relevant developments in the United States, the United Kingdom and other major jurisdictions. Thorough and comprehensive, this volume is a crucial resource for scholars, policymakers and practitioners who aim for a greener world, a more equitable society and better-managed corporations.

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Book SynopsisMoral pragmatism has been largely ignored in Business Ethics, despite its natural attraction and the fact that it is prominent in philosophy and socio-economic theories. The main premise of the book is that the complexity of today's business world does not permit a grand ethical theory, notwithstanding the different attempts made by scientists. Moral pragmatism is the go-to' approach where the ethical decision-making of managers varies dependent on different circumstances but it always integrates moral considerations. Ethical decision-making is no longer based simply on known rules, but entails the constant dynamic interaction of circumstances, the development of new rules, managers' past experiences, their knowledge concerning ethics, and skills of moral reasoning.This book interweaves the postmodern approach to management studies and, based on its innovative research, reintroduces moral pragmatism in Business Ethics. The combination of decision-making theories, philosophy aTable of ContentsIntroduction Part I: The Philosopher's View 1 Postmodern Ethical Theories 2 The Case for Moral Pluralism and Moral Pragmatism in Ethical Decision-Making 3 Theories of Business Ethics and Ethical Decision-Making: Utility, Duty and Virtues in the Business World 4. Decision-Making Theories: From Philosophy to Neuroscience Part II: The Sociologist’s View 5. Sociological View of Ethical Decision-Making Part III: The Manager’s View 6. The Manager’s View: Best Practices for Ethical Decision-Making A Final Word

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Book SynopsisFuture-proof yourself and your organization against known threats to privacy and online safety The subject of data ethics has never been more urgent. This is no longer an academic or niche geek issue as it has been since the inception of the internet and the world wide web. Data ethics is an issue that affects all of us now as our personal and professional lives increasingly take place online. Who controls access to the hardware, who runs the software, who can spy on us, hack us, data farm us?What are the threats that we need to mitigate against democratically, societally, and personally?How can corporations protect us and how can that help their bottom line? The Privacy Mission aims to answer these questions and summarise both the overarching concepts and principles about why data ethics is important. It offers practical solutions for companies, policy makers and individuals to push back against known threats and future proof themselves going forward.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements ix Introduction xi Part I Privacy and Why We Should Care 1 Chapter 1 Our Human Rights Online 3 Chapter 2 Gamekeeper Turned Poacher 21 Chapter 3 How Did We Get Here? 39 Part II The Dark Triad 55 Chapter 4 Spooks 57 Chapter 5 Corporations 77 Chapter 6 Criminals 93 Chapter 7 Media Control 107 Chapter 8 Cyber warfare 125 Part III Solutions 137 Chapter 9 Individuals 139 Chapter 10 Corporate 153 Chapter 11 Government 171 Chapter 12 Utopia or Dystopia? 189 Notes 201 About the Author 211 Index 213

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Book Synopsis1. On Borrowed Time2. The Roots of the Circular Economy3. Gaining the Circular Advantage4. Circular Supply-Chain: ' 'Right from the Start ' '5. Recovery & Recycling: Making History of Waste6. The Product Life-Extension Business Model: Products That Are Built to Last 7. The Sharing Platform Business Model: Sweating Idle Assets8. The Product as a Service Business Model: Performance over Ownership9. Circular Business Models: Evaluation, Enablers and Ecosystems 10. Driving the Technology & Digital Edge in Circular Advantage: Ten Transformational Plays 11. Five Circular Capabilities for Driving Value 12. The Power of Policy 13. Capturing the Advantage: Getting StartedTrade Review'As Waste to Wealth shows with case studies of leading companies across industries, the circular economy model works increasingly well for our customers and for us. You have to shed your old habits and put in the initial effort to change, but it makes so much sense. We can engineer products for a longer usage, we can recoup the residual value once the economic life is over. The customer is foremost interested in the benefit of our products, so why not only sell them the benefit as a service, while we retain ownership and operate the technology. And what about you?' - Frans van Houten, CEO, Royal Philips 'Circular economy, circular responsibility, circular advantage. So simple, yet so powerful. This book is a practical contribution to future-proof your business models in an increasingly resource-constrained world. Not hard to see that in the age of transparency, citizens of this world will demand this from all companies seeking a license to operate. Time to get on with it.' - Paul Polman, CEO, Unilever 'We need to face it: in order to make our economic system really sustainable, it is inevitable that we redesign it. This book shows the steps we can make. We will need to switch from a Linear to a Circular Economy. This means much more than recycling. The Circular Economy is about new ways of creating value via innovation and new business models.' - Feike Sijbesma, CEO, Royal DSM 'Waste to Wealth captures the spirit of one of today's most significant business trends: the circular economy. Lacy and Rutqvist approach the topic in a straightforward and practical manner, underlining that the linear take-make-waste model is (or should be) on its way towards extinction. They clearly set out the need to unleash the true value and potential of materials, whether in their beginning-of-life, utilization, or end-of-initial-life phases. This approach has also inspired our work in the Carlsberg Circular Community, and I believe that any company pursuing sustainable growth can find valuable inspiration in this book.' - Jørgen Buhl Rasmussen, President & CEO, Carlsberg 'We already use more resources than the planet is capable of regenerating so we have to find ways to utilize less energy, water, materials, and resources in general. In the chemical industry we are searching for ways to close product life cycles, whether at the outset (by using renewable sources), or at the end (by using recyclable materials). We need radical innovation to develop new technologies and new business models. The circular economy is part of the solution and this book will help us to take another step in the right direction.' - Carlos Fadigas, CEO, BraskemTable of Contents1. On Borrowed Time2. The Roots of the Circular Economy3. Gaining the Circular Advantage4. Circular Supply-Chain: ' 'Right from the Start ' '5. Recovery & Recycling: Making History of Waste6. The Product Life-Extension Business Model: Products That Are Built to Last 7. The Sharing Platform Business Model: Sweating Idle Assets8. The Product as a Service Business Model: Performance over Ownership9. Circular Business Models: Evaluation, Enablers and Ecosystems 10. Driving the Technology & Digital Edge in Circular Advantage: Ten Transformational Plays 11. Five Circular Capabilities for Driving Value 12. The Power of Policy 13. Capturing the Advantage: Getting Started

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Book SynopsisIt is clinical work with the most difficult patients - those with severe narcissistic, sadomasochistic, and borderline disorders - that poses the greatest challenge to the therapist''s guiding assumptions about clinical process; indeed, such work often leads therapists to question beliefs and expectations that formerly seemed self-evident.  In Getting From Here to There: Analytic Love, Analytic Process, Sheldon Bach elaborates the holistic vision that guides him in work with just such patients.  He dwells especially on the attentive presence through which the analyst effects a meeting with patients that invites the latter''s trust in the analyst and in the therapeutic process. And he writes of love - of patient for analyst and of analyst for patient - that grows out of this mutual trust and sustains therapeutic process. For Bach, analytic therapy aims at understanding the person as a mind-body unity that manifests particular states of consciousness.ThiTrade Review"Like a sculptor who can see the form hidden within the block of stone, Sheldon Bach—most recently in his third book on narcissism…opens our eyes to the underlying structure and dynamics of narcissistic disorders. Bach’s observations and formulations are presented in an accessible, engaging and deceptively simple way, but they reflect precision of observation, clarity and sophistication of thought, deep empathy for patients, and genuine clinical wisdom. He is clearly gifted as a healer, scientist, and teacher." ---Jay Frankel, PhD“Sheldon Bach lays bare the deep structure of psychoanalytic work, the process of developing awareness in the context of affective mutuality. His beautifully precise analysis provides an ecumenical and humane perspective on our psychic struggles and grants the essential analytic action of holding the other in mind its true significance. Presented with effortless lucidity, Getting From Here to There is a profound and practically useful integration of many strands in psychoanalytic history with contemporary understandings of attachment, regulation, and trauma.” - Jessica Benjamin, Ph.D., New York University Postdoctoral Program in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy“Bach explores the complexities, the ambiguities, and the importance of love in and out of the analytic situation. Getting From Here to There is full of clinical wisdom; more importantly, it uncovers the center of the analyst's emotional life.” - Steven J. Ellman, Ph.D., President, Institute for Psychoanalytic Training and Research"Reading Sheldon Bach's Getting From Here to There: Analytic Love, Analytic Process is an immersion into this master clinician and teacher's personal relationship with pscyhoanalysis. The gentle, rocking quality of his writing allows him to present new and far-reaching conceptualizations like a psychoanalytic lullaby, permitting the reader to relax and settle in, much as Bach's patients must. I recommend it to those in the first glow of love for psychoanalysis as well as to those who have loved it for a long, long time."- Gemma M. Ainslie, in PsycCRITIQUES, Contemporary Psychology: APA Review of BooksTable of ContentsPreface. Introduction. On Being Forgotten and Forgetting Oneself. Narcissism Revisited. Working With the Challenging Patient. A Mind of One's Own. On Getting From Here to There. Confusion in the Analytic Hour. Sadomasochism in Clinical Practice and Everyday Life. Two Ways of Being. Psychoanalysis and Love.

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