What have we learned from the self-destruction of Wall Street institutions like Lehman Brothers, the spectacular failure of the AOL Time Warner merger, and ethical scandals in the pharmaceutical industry? That economic Darwinism, which dominated business philosophy during the past several decades, is a flawed model for capitalism. People, nations, and businesses the world over now feel an urgency to do the right thing. But how do we define the right thing? How can business leaders be certain that their choices will result in good outcomes? Can we be capitalists and still behave ethically at the same time? The Dharma of Capitalism, by Dow Jones Dharma Stock Index co-creator and corporate consultant Nitesh Gor, lays out a decision-making process built on the premise that doing the right thing is more than a noble idea or a compliance issueit's both practical and profitable.In The Dharma of Capitalism, Gor merges the best characteristics of the ethical cultures of East and West to provide a thought-provoking, process-based Dharma Toolbox for evaluating the business and life decisions we make every day. By pairing social responsibility with commerce, Gor has created a decision-making process that increases the chances of making the right choice. The practical steps provided by the Dharma Toolbox will help leaders at all levels increase the chances that good intentions will actually yield good results. Filled with practical advice and real-life examples, The Dharma of Capitalism clearly lays out the principles and process for a new approach to conducting business in a world where doing the right thing is the new bottom line.
The Dharma of Capitalism : A Guide to Mindful Decision-Making in the Business of Life