Scrooge, Marley and the business of mankind

A piece in ND Magazine by the Deloitte Center for Ethical Leadership's Brett Beasley makes the argument that the story of Scrooge is applicable in today's business world and should be a reminder of mortality that motivates executives toward greater social responsibility. The article is based on research by management professor Craig Crossland, which brought a scientific approach to Scrooge-like scenarios in modern corporate management.

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