Making a Profit or Giving it Away-Humankind and Philosophy in the Balance

Whizzing in perpetual motion the minds of those in the Online Think Tank never stop considering all sides to all issues in their quest to come up with the best decisions and solutions for mankind. Recently a topic came up which pits capitalism against socialism in the ultimate challenge as one gentleman who worked 30 years in an R and D research project is now giving it all away.

The Risk of Being 'Remote' Translator

Technology makes life easier. It supposed to be like that in an ideal condition. Unfortunately, there is always risk that we have to face (and fight) because nothings perfect in reality.

Workplace Bullying

The objective of any workplace bully is control, power, domination and subjugation. The means by which that objective is attained varies from bully to bully but can include deception, corruption and collusion, negligence, dereliction of duty, conspiracy, or even criminal acts.

Ramadan To Be Hanged: Good Work Boys!

I’m not sure why, how and when the UN came up with a policy to not kill, killers, or to save killers, or to preserve them for posterity in prison cells, but it is a bad policy. And so thinks the Iraqi.

How Valuable Are Your Ethics or What is Your Price to Compromise Your Ethics?

Everyone in business will eventually face a real crisis of conscience at some point or points in his or her career. Before you face that critical choice, I believe most people would say it is easy to think that they will act ethically, no matter what the personal cost. However, what will you really do when you are faced with the personal cost of losing the job you love (or desperately need) and placing your family's welfare and your own self worth in jeopardy? Is your personal respect and integrity negotiable? It is probably safe to say that all or certainly most of us have encountered situations where there was a bending of the rules; the special person, client or coworker who gets special consideration; the dishonest deal; the telling of a blatant untruth; and so on. Do you have an ethical compass in good working order to guide you in resolving these ethical dilemmas?

Values The Rudder For Successful Leadership Navigation In Making Good Choices And Tough Decisions

Core values are the rudder for any successful business. Unfortunately, many in business leadership roles fail to identify the lack of core values as the real problem. Are you one who makes excuses when your rudder runs aground?

Flower Sour: Cupid, Chemicals, And Corporate Social Responsibility

Successful agribusiness should not come at high cost to human and environmental health.

MLM - Legal And Ethical Concerns?

What are the legal and ethical concerns of MLMs? This article attempts to outline these. Put on your thinking caps - it's time to think!

Strategic Business Tips On How To Achieve Civility In Today's Workplace

Today's workplace is very dynamic, sometimes very stressful, and too often not very civil. We certainly observe the lack of civility in the workplace with people calling each other names, engaging in personal attacks on each other, exhibiting rude and disruptive behaviors and the lack of respect for one another or ignorance of how behaviors affect others. I believe there is a real desire for the restoration of civility in the workplace.

Ethics On The Internet - Can It Be Ignored?

The internet is a culture building phenomenon and we are not alone there. The internet is a web, where every one is making an impression on others, for good or bad. People are selfish and many will think of themselves before anyone else. But we are responsible for the contribution we make to the internet culture. The author gives 5 questions for you to ask yourself when you run into something that seems a little spammy or doesn't sound ethical or right.

Need for a Statutory Regulator for Property Transactions

The article briefs about the Internet-based product development needs a process model, tailored to support development of quality products at Internet clock speed, while contributing to the Organizational software process improvement. It is quite possible that a demonstration release and a product release may have different features. This necessitates rapid development and ability to manage quick and frequent releases of the product and its impact.

Opening a Dollar Store - Give and Receive

If you are opening a dollar store be sure that you support the community that your store is located in. One of the best things that you can do for your business is to establish a set of guidelines associated with giving to the community. Manage your business to that guideline by giving every month.

Dress Code in Business - Some Considerations

On one end of the dress-code dimension we find the Iranian measure in which women are fined if they do not use their veil. A measure that got introduced only recently. The other end of the dress-code discussion is the complete freedom that some tourists exhibit when visiting a sacred building. In business you need to choose a side; somewhere on the wing of total freedom or just on the other side of the center imposing a simple code.