Which should a start-up focus on in its early stages? Have you ever started a business or thought of starting one? If so, then you know that making a profit initially might pose itself as the most difficult thing ever. A lot of business owners who are only profit-driven end up giving up on their …
In my opinion, the phrase ¨Its business not personal¨ is one of the many gibberish terms widely used in the business world. I could back this stance up with a thousand reasons but for the sake of this article, I would only cite a few. Let me start by posing a question, have you ever …
Social responsibility is an ethical theory, in which individuals are accountable for fulfilling their civic duty; the actions of an individual must benefit the whole of society. In this way, there must be a balance between economic growth and the welfare of society and the environment. If this equilibrium is maintained, then social responsibility is accomplished. This is typically an active effort that involves acting against a social issue or prevention of committing harmful acts to the environment. Many companies and individuals engage in social responsibility because of its benefits on their immediate community as well as their businesses. Social responsibility of business implies the obligations of the management of a business enterprise to protect the interests of the society. The objective of managers for taking business decisions is not merely to maximize profits or shareholders’ value but also to serve and protect the interests of other members of a society such as workers, consumers and the community as a whole. However, it will be too idealistic to expect that business enterprises will be purely guided by the benefits they confer on the society by their activities. The concept is that businesses should maximize their profits subject to their working in a socially responsible manner to promote the interests of the society. No business exists in isolation; every part of the society contributes towards the success of a business.
Have you ever given a thought to what is required of a leader in this present age? I have been pondering what needs to be done to lead the present generation forward in business, academia and governance. Past leaders were adept in using military rule, entitlement and resource capture to become position holders. In the …
Team dynamics are the unconscious, psychological forces that influence the direction of a team’s behavior and performance. They are like undercurrents in the sea, which can carry boats in a different direction to the one they intend to sail. Team dynamics are created by the nature of the team’s work, the personalities within the team, …
Aristotle defines education as the process of training man to fulfil his aim by exercising all the faculties to the fullest extent as a member of society. Education can also be defined as a learning process for the individual to attain knowledge and understanding of the higher specific objects. An educated person usually develops a …
From time immemorial women have been at the shorter end of the bargain table across all areas and spheres of life. Gender bias occurs because of perceptions and outdated traditional views about women and men. Often times when this topic comes up it is usually in the context of women being victims of discrimination. Women …
Time management is the ability to plan and control how someone spends the hours in a day to effectively accomplish their goals. This involves juggling between work, hobbies and social life. To avoid been caught up in the frenzy of time, it is essential to establish clear goals and priorities in order to properly manage …
The dictionary defines ethics as moral principles that govern a person’s behavior or the conducting of an activity. Therefore, unethical workplace behavior means behaving in a manner that does not align with the moral principles of the workplace. Ethics are based on morals and choosing between the right or wrong. Unethical behavior would mean someone …
Limitless Possibilities with Pristin Capital Capacity development, investments and market access are the ultimate trio to meeting our long term goals as a private equity firm. April, 2019 will remain a staple in the history of Pristin Capital because it signifies the beginning of a breathtaking Journey into the private equity industry. Operations officially began in Abuja. We have …
