leading your company to long term success Ruddell, Larry. creator text bibliography txu Houston, TX Halcyon Press c2004 2004 monographic eng

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xii, 115 p. ; pbk ; 23 cm. 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. Larry Ruddell. Includes bibliographical references. Business ethics Business Religious aspects Christianity 241.644/RUD 1931823162 2004003135 DLC 040210 20120423131245.0 13486286