Ethics must be based on principles and integrity must be aligned with these principles. Hence something has failed at Volkswagen… I have been always been impressed by Volkswagen’s ads for their “intelligent humor.” Unfortunately, the engineers of the German automotive group have not learned anything from their colleagues in marketing. I don’t know if they […]
Corporate Governance, Compliance and Social Responsibility
There is a wide enough consensus now that social responsibility (SR) must somehow begin with the board of directors. That is not exactly the most ingrained practice at the moment, but . The board must assume the role of controller, promoter and judge of the company’s SR framework, making it a mandate for the board chairman/CEO and senior […]
The Company is in Need of Revolution
It is still the dominant model, but we have to do away with it: The company can’t last as an organization whose ultimate goal is financial profit. Dozens of examples demonstrate that the model is wanting, outdate, needs to change. The two economic crises early this century and the emergence of new heights of social […]
Corruption: 10 Possible Causes
Transparency International annually publishes its Corruption Perception Index. It includes a range of countries, from the least corrupt to those with the most widespread corruption. There are too many countries with a low grade. Why is it that in some countries not only the perception, but actual cases are on the rise? I believe there […]
