Raj, a professor at Bentley Business School, makes a compelling case that organizations that focus on the welfare of their employees, customers, vendors and communities, as well as their shareholders, outperform those who focus exclusively on financial return.

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Bentley is eager to give it to them in both old-school and nouveau-riche style: Along with a 12-cylinder engine that delivers 610 horsepower, the concept SUV sports diamond-quilted leather seats, handcrafted wood, leather and gunmetal trim, and built-in iPads for each passenger.

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