by Donna Kennedy-Glans This past year has been blemished with skepticism about political and corporate leaders’ resolve to act with integrity. At the mid-point in our federal election campaign, there is a hovering pessimism that threatens to discredit all those involved in the political process. Canadians acknowledge the positive contribution by the private sector in [...]
Canadians are still learning to play fair abroad
Sunday, November 6th, 2005by Donna Kennedy-Glans Managing energy and mining projects in the developing world has never been for the faint of heart. While the majority of investment practices by Canadian companies are responsible — both ethically and legally — the foibles of cavalier extractive companies operating outside Canada provide more than ample fodder for name-and-shame campaigners, as [...]
Apathy threatens Gomery’s value
Tuesday, November 1st, 2005by Donna Kennedy-Glans When Canadians brood over the rate of recurrence of integrity breaches inside companies and government institutions, there is invariably some angst followed by a shrugging of the shoulders. We begrudgingly seem to accept the inevitability of the few bad apples spoiling the barrel. Conceding to the few bad apples theory — the [...]
BUSINESS ETHICS: Partnering with the Chinese opens door to better behavior
Sunday, October 2nd, 2005by Donna Kennedy-Glans Chinese leadership has not concealed the fact a sustainable economy for the country is dependent on raw materials. The mines and oil fields that Beijing needs to fuel its voracious economic appetite are not located in China, and as a consequence it must invest beyond its own borders. Recent Chinese acquisitions of [...]
Tax Integrity Movement Provides New Management Dimension
Friday, July 1st, 2005by Donna Kennedy-Glans The finish line in tax integrity has moved. Additionally, it is predictable that as the expectations of stakeholders and responsive best practices in electric and natural gas companies, among others, continue to evolve, tax integrity “goal posts” will keep moving. How do corporate leaders in the electricity and natural gas sectors manage [...]