The workplace isn't immune from the "truthiness" epidemic that's sweeping the nation. In fact, the workplace is a Petri dish for growing a bumper crop of bald-faced lies because deception has become the performance-enhancing drug for any competitive environment. But what, exactly, are the kinds of lies we might encounter at the office? And what is their impact on individual performance and the performance of the business as a whole? The answers may surprise you ...
Business ethics is a burning issue nowadays. Even if discussed from a pragmatic perspective, ethically correct practices add value to contemporary businesses.
When one of the alliances partners does not completely embrace the principles of Partnering, big challenges occur. This can include top-level executives or even supervisory and functional employees in departments, divisions or regions within a Partnering organization. As an example, DuPont believes that if a contractor is looking just to maximize his profits, on just one job, then Partnering with that contractor is not for DuPont because they know there will be problems in the relationship.
For every choice there is a consequence! In today's environment of Enron, HP and other corporate scandals we find executives facing prison time. This series of articles illustrates, in a profound way, the outcome of the choices that are made. Each segment of this series exposes the lessons learned from Gallagher's prison experience. Through it all, the reader will find, that while the experience was painful, the powerful benefits that followed have opened new doors to greater awareness and benefit to others.
For every choice there is a consequence! In today's environment of Enron, HP and other corporate scandals we find executives facing prison time due to their choices. The question explored here is - who's to blame?
The higher you rise in the world of business, the stronger the temptation to exchange your principles for success. Few people know this better than Henry "Hal" Thomas, co-founder of Dallas-based Corban Communications.
The goal of every business is to maximize profit. Honesty, on the other hand, means you lose opportunities to make more from each transaction because you tell the truth. So, does honesty pay?
Often in communication either written or verbal we see people using phrases such as; "Well to Be Quite Honest With You" and they will use such sentences in the middle of a very long conversation, but when they do it totally raises red flags and here is why;
Many people say; It is All About Money when it comes to big corporations. Well yes, that is their job to make money and yet if you look around today you will might take a look and see that every thing you see everywhere you go was brought or built by a corporation. You cannot have it both ways. These people say that the corporations only care about shareholders equity and quarterly profits and cannot therefore focus on customer needs?
Many believe that the manufacturing and food processing systems make it nearly impossible for large Corporations to produce healthy foods and drugs, but is this really true and is it fair to condemn our food distribution system? What if they did not exist? How do you feed 5.5 Million in Houston, 13.5 Million in Southern California and 12 million people in NYC? And what about sending food all over the World like we do too?
Business ethics are an almost daily topic in the news, in business schools, in the workplace and in our homes. I pay close attention to business ethics and what is written about them in my daily life as a strategic thinking, planning and business coach. I am still astounded at the remarks of major corporations a few years ago when they said they "waived or suspended" the ethics code or requirements. I am still at a total loss at how anyone can "suspend or waive" ethics. While I may not be able to explain the suspension or waiving of ethics, I do hope to provide some solid advice on what business and other organizations need to do today to present, preserve and promote ethics in their organizations.
The business world has been shocked and rocked by major corporate scandals involving unethical behavior. The real "poster" companies of ethics violations include: Enron, Tyco International, WorldCom, Global Crossing and Adelphia. The risks and costs associated with these examples of unethical behavior are astronomical in dollars, but also extremely high in other non-quantified costs and risks. These other significant risks and costs from unethical behavior include:
With deception reaching epidemic proportions in society, the workplace has become a Petri dish for growing a bumper crop of bald-faced lies. In fact, lies and deception have become the performance-enhancing drugs for today's highly competitive work environment. And any competitive environment that is characterized by deception - whether deception comes in the form of blood doping or bald-faced lies - forces every "competitor" to use dishonesty if they want to win.
Ever thought about getting revenge on those people who haven't supported you in the past? Read this article for a new perspective on the best type of revenge.
As business owners, we have a responsibility to pay our debts. Whether it's paying our bills, finalizing payment for a service provided, or paying our employees we are the ones who are accountable to ensure that all business expenses get paid in a timely manner.
I was recently reading an article about a Nancy Woodhull, the late USA Today editor. Besides at one time being one of the most powerful women in publishing, she was noted for the way she facilitated the success of other women. When she was the helm of one of the country’s largest papers, she remarked it was her duty to "do something to help another women every day." How do you want to be remembered? As someone who only looked out for herself or maybe more like Nancy Woodhull?
This article looks at giving good service in many industries. It makes an argument for dealing with customers with respect and courtesy under all circumstances.
A common complaint bill collectors hear from debtors is that no one cares about us, or our finances or our situation. Just like someone with a negative attitude, many times debtors place the blame on everyone else but themselves, this includes the bill collector that is trying to collect the debt they owe their creditor. The bill collector, even if they are as nice as they can be, is immediately considered the evil enemy, just because they are what they are, a bill collector.
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