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Challenging conventional business wisdom; a paradigm shift.
If you're feeling restless with traditional business models and suspect there's a deeper way to approach capitalism, this book could invigorate your thoughts. John Dalla Costa's reflections advocate for profound change in business ethics and practices, making it a stirring read for anyone interested in business sustainability and corporate responsibility.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780135725207
Authors:
John Dalla Costa
Publisher: Prentice-Hall Canada
Date of Publication: 1991-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 5.0
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Challenging conventional business wisdom; a paradigm shift.
If you're feeling restless with traditional business models and suspect there's a deeper way to approach capitalism, this book could invigorate your thoughts. John Dalla Costa's reflections advocate for profound change in business ethics and practices, making it a stirring read for anyone interested in business sustainability and corporate responsibility.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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