A cross-cultural comparison of achievement and power orientation as leadership dimensions in three European countries: Britain, Ireland and Turkey

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A paper elucidating attitudes towards achievement, leadership and power in managers in Ireland, Turkey and the UK within the context of business ethics is presented. Irish and Turkish managers have a higher focus on achievement than do English managers, which may lead to ethical lapses.

Ireland, Turkey, Social aspects, Leadership, Power (Social sciences), Political power

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Ethics in regulation

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A paper outlining the new British financial regulatory regime ushered in by the Labour government since 1997 is presented. The UK Financial Services Authority is committed to promoting business ethics in partnership with the British corporate community.

Laws, regulations and rules, Financial services industry, Financial services, Economic policy, Labour Party (United Kingdom), Transcript, United Kingdom. Financial Services Authority

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Public companies as social institutions

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A paper on the charitable contributions and community involvement of publicly traded British corporations is presented. Research results indicate that British firms expect a financial benefit from their contributions to society.

Donations, Corporations, Corporate sponsorship

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