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There's No Such Thing as Business Ethics

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There's No Such Thing as "Business" Ethics: There's Only One Rule for Making Decisions

by John C. Maxwell

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	170 pages

A Provocative Look at the Dark Side of Business

In this groundbreaking book, [author's name] argues that business ethics are a myth. He provides a wealth of evidence to support his claim, showing that businesses are often driven by greed and self-interest, and that they are willing to do whatever it takes to make a profit.

From the financial crisis of 2008 to the recent Volkswagen emissions scandal, there is no shortage of examples of businesses behaving badly. But [author's name] argues that these are not isolated incidents. Rather, they are symptoms of a deeper problem: the lack of a moral compass in the business world.

According to [author's name], the problem is not that businesses are inherently evil. Rather, it is that they are operating in a system that encourages them to put profits above all else. He argues that the current economic system is based on the idea of shareholder primacy, which holds that the primary goal of a business is to maximize shareholder value.

This focus on shareholder value has led to a number of harmful consequences, including:

The erosion of worker rights
The degradation of the environment
The increase in inequality

[Author's name] argues that it is time for us to rethink our approach to business. He proposes a new model of business that is based on the idea of stakeholder capitalism, which holds that the goal of a business is to create value for all of its stakeholders, including workers, customers, suppliers, and the community.

He believes that this new model of business is the only way to create a more just and sustainable economy.

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"[Author's name] has written a powerful and provocative book that challenges the conventional wisdom about business ethics. He provides a wealth of evidence to support his claim that businesses are often driven by greed and self-interest, and that they are willing to do whatever it takes to make a profit. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the dark side of business." - [Reviewer's name]

"[Author's name] argues that business ethics are a myth, and he provides a wealth of evidence to support his claim. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the dark side of business." - [Reviewer's name]

About the Author

[Author's name] is a professor of business ethics at the University of [university name]. He is the author of several books on business ethics, including [book title] and [book title].