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Record Nr.

UNINA9910143295503321

Autore

Newton Lisa H. <1939->

Titolo

Permission to steal [[electronic resource] ] : revealing the roots of corporate scandal : an address to my fellow citizens / / Lisa H. Newton

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Malden, MA ; ; Oxford, : Blackwell Pub., 2006

ISBN

1-280-93261-9

9786610932610

0-470-76438-4

0-470-69101-8

1-4051-7861-2

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (116 p.)

Collana

Blackwell public philosophy

Classificazione

85.00

Disciplina

364.16/80973

Soggetti

White collar crimes - United States

Corporations - Corrupt practices - United States

Corporations - Moral and ethical aspects

Corporate culture - Moral and ethical aspects

Business ethics - United States

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 101-102) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction: The stories -- The world, the flesh, and the devil -- The lethal marriage of ideology and opportunity -- Humility and hope.

Sommario/riassunto

Citing recent examples including Enron, Arthur Andersen, and WorldCom, Permission to Steal explores what went wrong and advocates a universal reassessment of what is considered "good" in corporate America. A fascinating exploration of the recent corporate scandals which have rocked the global business community. Written with sharp and compelling style, suitable for students, professionals, and general readers. Companion website offers discussion points for the book as well as an up-to-date chronology of ongoing corporate scandals.