Questions on literature - Book Report/Review Example

Download file to see previous pages... Discuss at least one personal example of "evil" behavior in business or management you have encountered, witnessed, our read about. What was "evil" about it? You may review the Google website and other sources, but the answer to this question should be stated in your own words. We're asking you to be creative and thoughtful. Also, if you think Google itself violates the "don't be evil" principle, feel free to say so--but develop and explain your argument. As referred to in the reading, “Don’t be evil” is Google’s way of calling on to its employees to act responsibly, fairly and decently by virtue of their conduct in their business dealings. While on one hand, “Don’t be evil” implies fairly honoring the secrecy of information provided to them by their customers, but also means that employees respect each other at all times. Off-lately, I witnessed an evil example in a company that I worked. Apparently, one of my colleagues wanted to move out and set up his own business. In this bid, he exploited and mis-used the trust placed on him by the company. He used the customer personal data, to target them and attract them to his business instead. The “evil” in this is dis-honesty and disrespecting your contract with Google. Using the right ladder for success is important. Such philandering ways are a big no. This Harvard University commencement speech (http://www.federalreserve.gov/boarddocs/speeches/1999/199906102.htm) by Federal Reserve Board Chairman Alan Greenspan may give you some ideas about why and how a business can avoid the evil Google executives may have in mind. Here are several paragraphs of special interest: "I do not deny that many appear to have succeeded in a material way by cutting corners and manipulating associates, both in their professional and in their personal lives. But material success is possible in this world and far more satisfying when it comes without exploiting others. The true measure of a career is to be able to be content, even proud, that you succeeded through your own endeavors without leaving a trail of casualties in your wake." "I cannot speak for others whose psyches I may not be able to comprehend, but, in my working life, I have found no greater satisfaction than achieving success through honest dealings and strict adherence to the view that for you to gain, those you deal with should gain as well. Human relations--be they personal or professional--should not be zero sum games." "And beyond the personal sense of satisfaction, having a reputation for fair dealing is a profoundly practical virtue. We call it 'good will' in business and add it to our balance sheets." 2. Please read and think about this quotation: "The mind is fickle and flighty, it flies after fancies and whatever it likes; it is difficult indeed to restrain. But it is a great good to control the mind; a mind self-controlled is a source of great joy." --Buddha's Teachings (Penguin Classics, p. 8). Identify three strategies you use (or recommend) to strengthen self-control. This optional reading may give you some ideas: An interview conducted with Roberto Assagioli by Sam Keen(http://www.classicallibrary.org/tolstoy/ivan/index.htm) . Self-control is nothing but one’s urge to resort to a sound stellar will-power. It is easy to give in-to temptations but very difficult to keep one’s guard. According to Fujita (2006) self control can be exercised in various way. The first strategy should be “ ...Download file to see next pagesRead More