Have you
ever wondered what a Bahá'í-inspired organization
might look like? What values and principles guide
leaders in creating and managing such enterprises?
In this age of transition from a system of unbridled
shareholder capitalism to more socially responsible
business practices, the importance of value-based
leadership is increasingly recognized.
"To
Build Anew" is thus a very timely book. While it
draws heavily on Bahá'í writings, it is of equal
interest to leaders and managers of all faiths who share
this concern about the changing role of business in
society. Five Core Enterprise Principles are developed,
each well supported by relevant texts: Work for the
Betterment of the World; Set the Common Good above
Private Interest; Consciously Adhere to Human Virtues;
Do What Will Profit You and Others; and Consult in
Decision Making.
For
managers, young professionals and students of business
alike, whatever their faith, this book presents a
convincing case for practicing the core values of EBBF
and offers numerous practical examples of how this can
be achieved.
By George
Starcher, EBBF