Do you have a social conscience? And economic intuition? And you thought several times that it would be really cool to combine both … well, probably you should seriously consider becoming a social entrepreneur. See the anatomy below, does it fit to you? If so, the moment of a radical change in your life has arrived!!! Economic Intelligence […]
CSR: What are the reasons of so much skepticism?
Consumers are suspicious of business ethics – especially corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs. What are the counter-arguments and managerial solutions to address this skepticism? Arguments Against CSR First up, the hidden agenda behind business ethics and CSR programs is often called into question. A recent survey by the Center for Business in Society shows over […]
Social Housing Architects: Amazing!
Don’t forget: I promised to speak about positive examples, best practices in our global society. Today’s story is about social housing. I did not know anything about social housing before accidentally meeting with Floriana Marotta and Massimo Basile. They are two amazing architects, Italians like me, almost same age, travelling around the world to find […]
Positive examples in Business Ethics: The Case of Made in Carcere
When our department head asked us to collaborate on this blog, I wondered what perspective and direction I would take. The easiest path would certainly have been moral sensationalism: identifying some exceptional case of shady business practices and starting a more or less circumstantial discussion about the ethical and moral responsibilities of the people and […]