Professional Ethics

In October 2022, Elon Musk marched through Twitter’s front doors carrying a kitchen sink, tweeting a message to his millions of followers: ‘let that sink in’. His takeover came with the promise of fundamental changes, but nothing could prepare the company for the chaos to come – brutal, sometimes arbitrary mass firings, an exodus of advertisers and ‘blue-tick’ celebrities, and a vicious Shakespearean battle for control.

A story about an optimistic young man that eventually loses everything as a result of the dissolution of a Fortune 1000 corporation. 401K, IRA, home, and nearly life itself. Standing alone fighting some of the top executives. It takes 20 years to get there and another 20 years to get from there. It describes power games of executives and survival games of employees. And how both contribute to the downfall.

The year was 2004, and India's economy was booming. Around the same time, a nonbanking financial company applied for and received a license to operate as a private bank. Yes Bank was born. Its rise was phenomenal, and it soon became the fourth-largest private bank in the country, with approved permissions to operate in Singapore, London, and Dubai. The returns were also immense. That is, till the skeletons began tumbling out of the Yes Bank lockers. Stories of the bank's reckless lending were going around, and allegations of bribery and corruption became rife.

Richard Branson, at his brilliant and motivating best, reveals how with his exciting new vision for the future. It is time to turn capitalism upside down - to shift our values, to switch from a profit focus to caring for people, communities and the planet. With inspiration for everyone, Screw Business As Usual shows how easy it is for both businesses and individuals to embark on a whole new way of doing things, solving major problems and turning our work into something we both love and are proud of.

Unlike most academic books that merely define research, The Refractive Thinker® series offers unique application of effective business practices from the perspective of multiple authors – each offering a chapter based on their scholarly expertise. The Refractive Thinker® series provides doctoral scholars with a collaborative opportunity to promote and publish their work in an award winning peer-reviewed publication, which meets the university standard. Our goal is to provide an affordable outlet for scholars that supports the tremendous need for dynamic dialogue and innovation while ...

This comprehensive guide to negotiation provides a thorough exploration of negotiation principles, strategies, and practical applications. The book combines theoretical frameworks with real-world examples to help readers develop effective negotiation skills across various contexts. The text begins by establishing negotiation's fundamental role in daily life, tracing its evolution from ancient trade practices to modern diplomatic relations. It then delves into the psychological aspects of human interaction during negotiations, examining how cognitive biases, emotional drivers, and decision-...

Diogenes Laertios, der im 3. Jahrhundert nach Christus lebte, war ein antiker Philosophiehistoriker, der das Leben und die Lehren der antiken Philosophen beschrieb - aus heutiger Sicht sehr kurz nach deren Tod! Seine Texte beanspruchen nicht wissenschaftliche Exaktheit; vielmehr erzählt er in Anekdoten - und zwar äußerst unterhaltsam! In diesem knappen Hörstück erörtert er die Philosophie von Epikur, der den Hedonismus lehrte.

Friedrich Nietzsche sagte: "Er ist der Nachtwächter der griechischen Philosophiegeschichte, man kann nicht in sie hinein, ohne dass einem nicht von ihm der Schlüssel gegeben wird." Die Rede ist von Diogenes Laertios, der im 3. Jahrhundert nach Christus lebte. Er war ein antiker Philosophiehistoriker, der das Leben und die Lehren der antiken Philosophen beschrieb - aus heutiger Sicht sehr kurz nach deren Tod! Seine Texte beanspruchen nicht wissenschaftliche Exaktheit; vielmehr erzählt er in Anekdoten - und zwar äußerst unterhaltsam!

Friedrich Nietzsche sagte: "Er ist der Nachtwächter der griechischen Philosophiegeschichte, man kann nicht in sie hinein, ohne dass einem nicht von ihm der Schlüssel gegeben wird." Die Rede ist von Diogenes Laertios, der im 3. Jahrhundert nach Christus lebte. Er war ein antiker Philosophiehistoriker, der das Leben und die Lehren der antiken Philosophen beschrieb - aus heutiger Sicht sehr kurz nach deren Tod! Seine Texte beanspruchen nicht wissenschaftliche Exaktheit; vielmehr erzählt er in Anekdoten - und zwar äußerst unterhaltsam!

Discover the power of AI in the corporate world with this comprehensive guide to AI training and compliance. Written by an AI expert professional, this essential resource explores the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and its increasing impact on various industries. Dive into the world of AI-driven tools and processes that can revolutionize the way your organization operates. Gain valuable insights on AI implementation, ethics, and industry-specific regulations. Learn how to foster a culture of ethical AI usage, promote continuous learning, and stay up-to-date with the ...

AutoBioPhilosophy is an astonishingly frank and original autobiography that explores the fundamental question of what it means to be human. Robert Rowland Smith’s life story involves a love triangle, office politics, police raids, illegal drugs, the academic elite and a near-death experience. It sees him grappling with the tragic fate of his father, going through a double divorce and encountering a living divinity. We witness him confronting his demons but also looking out for angels.

If things had gone Jignesh Shah's way, he would have been the Czar of Exchanges, a sterling exponent of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' programme. Shah pioneered creation of 10 new-generation regulated multi-asset (equity, commodity, currency, bond and electricity) financial markets just in 10 years across India, Singapore, Dubai, and Africa. No innovator has been credited with such accomplishments across the world.

A captivating listen, The Billionaire Hoax: Power, Profit, and Publicity—How Tall Tales Create Taller Fortunes exposes the truths hidden behind the public images of wealth and influence. Get ready for a captivating journey that will enlighten, entertain, and inspire. This book is an essential listen for anyone interested in discerning the reality beneath the gleaming façade of the billionaire class.

The brilliant young forensic pathologist had no idea that the body on the slab in front of him would change his life - and ultimately change the world. The body belonged to legendary American footballer Mike Webster, whose mental health had rapidly declined after he had stopped playing - he had ended up Tasering himself to relieve his chronic back pain and fixing his rotting teeth with superglue. Dr Bennet Omalu found that the psychosis suffered by "Iron Mike" was no accident.

他加盟微软，仅用10年时间，就从一名普通员工晋升为微软中国公司总裁：他，就是唐骏。从普通员工到打工皇帝，这个职场传奇时刻在激励着无数的职场人士去奋斗。……他加盟微軟，僅用10年時間，就從一名普通員工晉升為微軟中國公司總裁：他，就是唐駿。從普通員工到打工皇帝，這個職場傳奇時刻在激勵著無數的職場人士去奮鬥。