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Lesson Learned: 4 Things You Can Learn from Business Failures

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What followed was the Great Recession that prompted the US federal government to bail out certain companies, mostly banks, whose failure may disrupt the whole economy. Interestingly, Kodak is moving to pharmaceuticals with a $765 million loan from the government. Kodak is a generic term for cameras, proof of its place in the industry.

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Tips for Voicing Your Values When You’re Asked to Bend Morals

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This problem has existed as long as there have been communal workplaces, and it was studied between 2001 and 2002 in an Aspen Institute survey conducted on a group of MBA students. During my career, I have rationalized not speaking up when my values have been confronted. It doesn’t really hurt anyone.”