Mr Tutu's identification with ubuntu has given rise to the idea of "ubuntu theology" - where ethical responsibility comes with a shared identity.
And while a generous donation by an investment bank might not make the general public swoon, it can demonstrate a sense of ethical responsibility to its client base.
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In Goldman and other companies, who will own the responsibility for the moral and ethical spirit of the organization is an important issue in business leadership.
The International Olympic Committee defines Olympism as "a way of life based on the joy of effort, the educational value of good example, social responsibility and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles".
The manifold pied pipers of this ethical plague, not the mice they mislead, bear the primary responsibility for the culture of thievery that is corroding the fabric of our Republic.
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Since my first talk, I took responsibility for what I did, accepted the punishment and vowed to bring awareness to ethical breaches that bring down many good corporations and people.
In an economy riddled with questions over ethical practices by iconic brands like BP, Goldman Sachs and Toyota, her outlook on corporate responsibility and citizenship should serve as real evidence of change that is occurring at conscientious companies around the world, one professional at a time.
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