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ON THIS PAGE: DeThomasis co-authors book | Panel discusses Doing Right in a Shrinking World
 In their newly released book, authors Brother Louis DeThomasis, FSC, Ph.D., chancellor and president emeritus of Saint Mary's University, and Neal St. Anthony, a business columnist of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, say being ethical is a myth; but they explain how doing ethics is what really counts.
“We focus on doing ethics in a profit-driven world economy and show the reader how ethics and profit can coexist,” Brother Louis said.
In their book, “Doing Right in a Shrinking World: How Corporate America Can Balance Ethics & Profit in a Changing Economy,” the authors question: Is ethical agreement possible in a multicultural world? Do religions help or hinder businesses to do ethics? How do America's CEOs tackle ethical issues?
Brother Louis says, “Alone, the golden rule, religious tenets, and other static belief systems are no longer viable options in our ever-changing world. With the diverse cultures, religions, and organizations in our global economy, we must continuously adapt to unique situations and make decisions that benefit all people.”
It is important to frame business ethics not as a higher calling or a legal minimum requirement, say the authors, but as a realistic tool for increasing profit. The two offer solutions to spread wealth and improve the quality of life and human rights worldwide.
“Doing Right in a Shrinking World” reveals a new perspective that will help organizations balance ethics with profit and do away with the idea that businesses should apologize for seeking increased wealth. The authors introduce executives who embrace cultural differences and proceed with imagination, faith and commitment to doing ethics in today's rapidly changing, pluralistic economy.
Brother Louis is also a senior fellow of the Hendrickson Institute for Ethical Leadership, a Saint Mary's University affiliate organization on the Winona campus that sponsors special events, speakers and other educational programming for students and the community that emphasize the integration of ethical principles, morals, spirituality and free enterprise. |
Co-authors Brother Louis DeThomasis, FSC, Ph.D., and Neal St. Anthony - joined by a panel of local business leaders - addressed ethics and business on a global scale on Oct. 10, 2006 at Saint Mary's University.
DeThomasis, chancellor and president emeritus of Saint Mary's, and St. Anthony, a business columnist of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, spoke about their newly released book, “Doing Right in a Shrinking World,” in the Page Theatre of the SMU Performance Center.
Joining them on a panel discussion were presidents of Winona-based international businesses including: Bernie Brenner, president and CEO, Knitcraft Corp.; Mark Jacobs, president, Watkins, Inc.; and Will Oberton, president and CEO of Fastenal Co.
The event concluded with a book signing by the authors.
In “Doing Right in a Shrinking World,” DeThomasis and St. Anthony explain how corporate America can balance ethics and profits in a changing economy. The book reveals a new perspective that will help organizations balance ethics with profit and do away with the idea that businesses should apologize for seeking increased wealth. The authors introduce executives who embrace cultural differences and proceed with imagination, faith and commitment to doing ethics in today's rapidly changing, pluralistic economy.
The free event was sponsored by the Hendrickson Institute for Ethical Leadership, a Saint Mary's University affiliate organization on the Winona campus that sponsors special events, speakers and other educational programming for students and the community that emphasize the integration of ethical principles, morals, spirituality and free enterprise.
DeThomasis is also a senior fellow of the Hendrickson Institute. |
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