Research Paper on:
Bhagavad Gita

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Gita reaches past that in effort to grasp an understanding of Gods nature and how it is possible for man to We will use this religious format as a textural  base to examine business ethics. Bibliography lists 4 sources. BBbhagvd.doc THE ETERNAL BHAGAVAD GITA Written by B. Bryan Babcock for the Paperstore, Inc., April 2001  Introduction The Bhagavad Gita retains its eternal value due to the construct of story, which provides a memorable framework for the human condition, and the moral values, which it offers  as a viable way to move in the world. (http:/ / web.presby.edu/ ~gramsey/ Religion_310/ Hinduism/ Bhagavad-Gita.html). At first it appears that this tale is based on ethics, but actually  the Bhagavad Gita reaches past that in effort to grasp an understanding of Gods nature and how it is possible for man to know him (http://www.wsu.edu :8080/%7Edee/110/17.HTM) We will use  this religious format as a textural base to examine business ethics. Business ethics At first glance it would seem these two word comprise the ultimate oxymora, like "military intelligence," they  hardly seem to fit together. Historically business in perceived as a way to make money - turn a profit - get ahead. In the past this strategy has  taken many forms, some of them less than attractive. As we moved later into the twentieth century the business language may have gotten more accurate, such as the term  cost-benefit analysis (Krohe 25). Profit remains the bottom line, it has just upgraded its act to use better language. Business trends Cost-benefit analysis in light of decision-making strategies  or the formation of long-range and short-term goals, still demand that a manager look at possible resources, associated costs and a return of value to stakeholders or shareholders. Yet in