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<ns1:meme ns1:id="33" ns1:title="authentic business" xmlns:ns1="http://www.memento.org"><ns1:author>Jaron Collis</ns1:author><ns1:memeContent><ns1:memenode><ns1:nodename>Core Concept</ns1:nodename><ns1:nodetext>A form of ethical capitalism.
Business as a means of social improvement rather than maximising earnings.</ns1:nodetext><ns1:children><ns1:child>purpose</ns1:child><ns1:child>care</ns1:child><ns1:child>awareness</ns1:child><ns1:child>non-exploitative</ns1:child><ns1:child>transparency</ns1:child></ns1:children></ns1:memenode><ns1:memenode><ns1:nodename>purpose</ns1:nodename><ns1:nodetext>&quot;What is The point?&quot; 
A cause ? the company&apos;s reason for being. Should inspires and motivate members of the business, helping to guide decisions the conduct of relationships.
</ns1:nodetext></ns1:memenode><ns1:memenode><ns1:nodename>care</ns1:nodename><ns1:nodetext>Business behaviour prioritises quality of life over profit, with consideration for colleagues, customers, suppliers, and the resources you employ.</ns1:nodetext></ns1:memenode><ns1:memenode><ns1:nodename>awareness</ns1:nodename><ns1:nodetext>An understanding of your own purpose in life, your strengths and weaknesses, and the needs of others.</ns1:nodetext></ns1:memenode><ns1:memenode><ns1:nodename>non-exploitative</ns1:nodename><ns1:nodetext>Avoid zero-sum games, everybody should benefit from business interactions.
Implies ownership by employees rather than shareholders. </ns1:nodetext></ns1:memenode><ns1:memenode><ns1:nodename>transparency</ns1:nodename><ns1:nodetext>Deal with others honestly and transparently, avoiding hidden agendas, polemics and spin. </ns1:nodetext></ns1:memenode></ns1:memeContent><ns1:access>false</ns1:access><ns1:category>business</ns1:category><ns1:repository>1</ns1:repository><ns1:creationDate>2003-08-05T21:23:51.829+01:00</ns1:creationDate><ns1:lastModified>2003-08-05T21:23:51.829+01:00</ns1:lastModified><ns1:relatedMemes/><ns1:relatedLinks><ns1:link><ns1:label>Guardian on Ethical Business</ns1:label><ns1:location>http://www.guardian.co.uk/economicdispatch/story/0,12498,1012684,00.html</ns1:location></ns1:link><ns1:link><ns1:label>Authentic Business homepage</ns1:label><ns1:location>http://www.authenticbusiness.co.uk</ns1:location></ns1:link></ns1:relatedLinks></ns1:meme>