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Influencing Capitalist Attitudes To Drive More Capital Towards Social Good, Leah Michelle Burton
Influencing Capitalist Attitudes To Drive More Capital Towards Social Good, Leah Michelle Burton
Antioch University Full-Text Dissertations & Theses
The purpose of this study is to better understand how to influence capitalist attitudes and drive more capital towards social good. This is why we must explore the prospect of emancipating the capitalists from capitalism. This study identifies capitalism as a form of oppression that is contributing to a newly developed ethics of capital, a term introduced in this study. Emancipatory action research and general systems theory were employed as the primary approaches to engaging a group of venture capitalists and finance professionals in activities and dialogues. Value2 is the theory of action I use to influence the attitudes of …
Research Brief: "Military Ceos", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
Research Brief: "Military Ceos", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University
Institute for Veterans and Military Families
This study found that firms run by CEOs who have served in the military have lower investment and Research and Development (R&D) expenditures. In practice, firms and organizations should consider hiring chief executive officers (CEOs) with military experience if they are looking for “change agents” who will create an ethical, effective, and team-oriented organizational culture. In policy, the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Labor (DoL), and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) might partner to ensure that material on business leadership, human resource management in the civilian sector, and business ethics are integrated into program offerings, including TAP. Suggestions …
12. Ethics And Leadership, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
12. Ethics And Leadership, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
CORE
In this module, students consider various ethical codes relevant in a position of leadership. By the end of the module, students will be able to differentiate between ethics and morals, examine how ethics and morals play a role in the decision making process, reframe their preconceptions of ethical decisions, and compare ethical and unethical paths to reach a certain goal. This module examines case studies of different ethical scenarios that challenge students to discuss different perspectives and develop their own opinions. Ethical and unethical leaders are also examined through historical and contemporary examples. Specifically, students look at the reasons behind …
Notes From A Herman Miller Company Board Meeting, C. William Pollard
Notes From A Herman Miller Company Board Meeting, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
These handwritten notes -- mainly including material concerning the topic of responsible leadership -- provide Pollard's perspective on a 2008 Herman Miller Company board meeting.
Timeless Values In Turbulent Times (Bentonville, Ar), C. William Pollard
Timeless Values In Turbulent Times (Bentonville, Ar), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
Delivered at Wal-Mart headquarters in Bentonville, AR, this speech focuses on the importance of cultivating values and developing character in corporate institutions. Pollard pays special attention to the role of leaders in the formation of businesses as moral communities.
The Ethics Of Responsible Leadership And The Practice Of Right Behavior, C. William Pollard
The Ethics Of Responsible Leadership And The Practice Of Right Behavior, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this speech at Cornell University's Center for Advanced Human Resource Studies (CAHRS), Pollard considers the conference's theme of restoring trust by focusing primarily on how wealth creation must be coupled with a leadership structure committed to the good of both employees and customers.
Mission As An Organizing Principle (Or A Leader's Ethical Responsibility For The People We Lead), C. William Pollard
Mission As An Organizing Principle (Or A Leader's Ethical Responsibility For The People We Lead), C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
Delivered at Soderquist Leadership Center's Leadership Expedition in Siloam Springs, AR, this speech outlines the responsibility institutional leaders have for those they serve.
Speech At Drucker Education Seminar, C. William Pollard
Speech At Drucker Education Seminar, C. William Pollard
C. William Pollard Papers
In this speech at the 1991 Drucker Education Seminar in Claremont, CA, Pollard focuses primarily on the importance of cultivating business leaders who are committed to the success and well-being of their employees.