Corporate Ethics: Shareholder vs. Stakeholder Perspectives
Ethical Business Constituencies
Limitations of Ownership Rights
The traditional economic view of ownership is that it implies control and decision-making power. In the traditional (usually small) business, the owner and the manager were the same person with the same interest – making as much profit as possible. In the modern business corporation, ownership and management are separated. The dispersed shareholders are the owners. But these owners are, for the most part, naturally limited in how much
Read MorePlanet’s Sustainable Management: Models and Indicators
The Sustainable Management of the Planet: It is necessary to civilize humanity in its relationship with nature. Our future depends on the decisions we make.
Development Model
This model is characterized by the belief that the planet’s resources are unlimited. It does not consider the environment as part of its conception, viewing nature as something to be subject entirely to man. This development thinking has been, and still is, widely used worldwide.
Conservation Model
This model emerged from the limits
Read MoreMarketing Foundations: Definitions, Strategies, and Consumer Insights
Defining Customer Value
Value is defined as the relationship of benefits to costs, representing what the consumer gets for what they give.
The 4 P’s of Marketing Mix
Define each of the 4 P’s of marketing (the marketing mix) and provide an example of each:
- Product: Creating value (goods vs. services). Example: A smartphone (good) or a haircut (service).
- Price: Capturing value (money, time, and energy). Example: Setting a competitive price for a new software subscription.
- Place: Delivering the value proposition.
Organizational Groups and Effective Team Leadership
Working Groups and Leadership Dynamics
Understanding Working Groups
A working group consists of members who operate independently within an organization, yet share a social identity and a common collective consciousness.
Differences Among Worker Groups
The responsibilities of each employee vary, leading to a hierarchical order. The status that various workers hold is based on the meaning, prestige, and value associated with their job. Differences in status can stem from both formal and informal factors.
Read MorePeaceful Transformation: Shifting Capitalism to a Cooperative Economy
Transforming Capitalism: A Cooperative Path
In theory, a peaceful transformation of capitalism into a cooperative-based model is possible, though it would be a long, complex process filled with economic, political, and cultural challenges.
Why a Cooperative Transformation is Possible
Existing Cooperatives Within Capitalism
Cooperatives currently operate in sectors such as agriculture, credit, energy, technology, and industry. This demonstrates their ability to coexist with the market without requiring
Enhancing Qualitative Research and Social Service Delivery
This topic has been discussed extensively, highlighting the difficulties in translating questions about the abstract nature of language into the more common questions found in qualitative research. Finally, it should be added that cultural distance can hinder the delivery of appropriate support to individuals seeking social services. Cultural taboos, often linked to situations of departure or exclusion, frequently lead respondents to self-censorship when reporting their problems. Consider the cases
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