Business ethics, faith that works :

Ruddell, Larry.

Business ethics, faith that works : leading your company to long term success / Larry Ruddell. - Houston, TX : Halcyon Press, c2004. - xii, 115 p. ; pbk ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

Ch 1 - The approach. Stop and Think -- Let's Begin.
Ch 2 : Business ethics basics. Definitions -- Model -- Strategic value of business ethics to business success -- Benefits to financial performance -- Reducing costs -- Increasing profit.
Ch 3 : Faith that works. The argument for common standards -- The humanist view -- How can you integrate faith and business?
Ch 4 : Christian faith that works. The Covenant as the foundation of business ethics -- Description of the Covenant -- Work as part of the Covenant -- Gaining a business ethics perspective : Ecclesiastes : Ecclesiastes on purpose ; Ecclesiastes on satisfaction -- I Timothy 6 and the role of wealth -- The secret of contentment, Philippians 4:10-13 -- Five Main Principles : Main Principle #1: Have a long term, big picture perspective ; Main Principle #2: Be honest ; Main Principle #3: Be wise ; Main Principle #4: Be diligent ; Main Principle #5: Do good to people -- The Protestant work ethic.
Ch 5 - Applications. Solving ethical problems : An approach for solving ethical issues ; What is an ethical issue? -- Setting up an effective ethics program : Recruitment ; Orientation ; On going ; Leadership development. -- Conclusion.
Appendix : Sample Ethics Statement.

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Business ethics.
Business--Religious aspects--Christianity.

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