No Credit is Due: Bad Telemarketing

Just a few minutes ago I was debating what to write about this week -- something interesting, perhaps, or maybe it was about time to give some credit to snails, I thought. Then, by some random stroke of luck, fate or writer's lightning (a term I created just now), I received a phone call from a credit card company...

Minding Your Global Manners

Guidelines to help you find your way through the maze of international etiquette rules that apply whether you work on-line or in an office.

Throwing Away the Throw-Away Culture

...have a walk down your local high street or shopping centre because it may look a little different in coming years with cobblers, watch menders and tv repair shops making a come back

Honest, Fair Feedback - Why You're Unlikely to Give or Receive It When the Stakes are High

Honest, Fair Feedback. You want it. Everyone does. Only trouble is, the more you need it, the less likely you are to get it. Matt explains the research that indicates why and how this happens, and offers the approach to resolving the issue that he and his colleagues use with their clients.

Article Thieves

This article recounts a situation where an article was plagiarized and used on the blog of someone in a directly competing business. The author's thoughts on plagiarism are explored here.

Ethical Conflict Resolution

Conflicts are inevitable, but the more we know about human nature, the more positive the outcome of a conflict might be for both parties. We know that different people have different priorities and different ways of dealing with situations that may occur, but in general, human beings have certain characteristics that are very similar – even across gender, racial, and socio-economic lines.

Internal Politics at Work Place

Know some of facts.

Chess Sets Online Retailing - Dealing with Aggressive Unethical Competition

When online chess set retailing meets aggressive and unethical competition accompanied with physical threats - what is the best course of action? Publicity, Site warnings, Ignoring the threat or Legal Action? Or all the above?

Considerations to Prevent Small Business Frauds

The article provides important tips to the business owners to fight the small business frauds...

Green Office Supplies; The Competitive Edge

Green office supplies lend a competitive edge to stores competing against large office supply stores. Sustainable Group has products to give you that edge.

In Search of Integrity

A review of the longing for integrity by employees. Includes an overview of the thought process in the formation of the vendor compliance department at Kmart.

Pragmatic Ethics; Are You a Liar in Disguise?

Have you ever met someone who puts themselves out as ethical at every turn, always talking about ethics like a Catholic Priest who is screwing little kids behind everyone’s back yet preaching the Holy Bible the rest of the time?

Experts Who Do Not Stay Up on the Latest in the Field

When reading Trade Journals it becomes quite obvious of the problems with many of the articles. They appear to be news worthy articles, but are simply trying to bend the mind of the reader over to their view of the industry in order to sell them something. Of course for the Trade Journal it works because it is free filler articles and means less cost in paying writers.

Management Malpractice Is A Reality We Don't Have To Accept

This article addresses the problem of rampant management malpractice in many of today's organizations. It offers explanations for how and why this type of organizational abuse is so prevalent and suggests how it can be counteracted.

Hispanic Community Victims of Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission says that the Hispanic Community is being targeted by scam artists and are falling victim to fraud. In fact the FTC stated this in their report to congress to ask for more budget money for fiscal year 2007.