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Sustainability: The Growing Importance of ESG Metrics

In today’s business landscape, sustainability is no longer a niche concern; it’s a core component of corporate strategy. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics have emerged as critical tools for companies to measure and communicate their sustainability efforts. These metrics are increasingly influencing business decision-making and thus shaping corporate reputation in a way that impacts […]

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Effective Governance: Overcoming Bias and Inertia

Effective governance serves as the bedrock for organizations, providing a framework for sound decision-making, personal accountability, and strategic direction. In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, where disruption and uncertainty are the norm, robust governance structures have never been more important. However, larger businesses often face challenges that hinder the efficacy and efficiency of their governance […]

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Parable of the Sadhu

Business ethics have existed since bartering started, with philosophers from Aristotle to Rawls discussing concepts of justice in monetary terms.  In a modern sense, business ethics started in the United States in the 1970s with the rise of anti-big business protest groups. Business schools have taken it as their responsibility to teach ethical practices to […]