For People and For Profit
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"For People and For Profit" is a business philosophy book by Japanese entrepreneur Kazuo Inamori that advocates ethical management focused on both human well-being and sustainable profitability.
All labels observed (1)
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| For People and For Profit canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: For People and For Profit Context triple: [Kazuo Inamori, notableWork, For People and For Profit]
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A.
People, Power, and Profits
People, Power, and Profits is a book by economist Joseph Stiglitz that critiques contemporary capitalism and proposes reforms to create a fairer, more inclusive economy and democracy.
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B.
For the Common Good
For the Common Good is an influential book by economist Herman Daly (with theologian John B. Cobb Jr.) that critiques conventional growth-focused economics and advocates for an ecologically sustainable, community-centered economy.
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C.
Economy and Society
Economy and Society is Max Weber’s foundational sociological treatise that systematically analyzes the structures of authority, bureaucracy, and the relationship between economy, law, and social order.
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D.
Wealth and Welfare
Wealth and Welfare is a foundational economics book by Arthur Cecil Pigou that develops the theory of welfare economics and examines how government intervention can improve social well-being.
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E.
Stakeholder Capitalism
Stakeholder Capitalism is an economic and corporate governance model that emphasizes serving the interests of all stakeholders—such as employees, customers, communities, and the environment—rather than focusing solely on maximizing shareholder profits.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: For People and For Profit Target entity description: "For People and For Profit" is a business philosophy book by Japanese entrepreneur Kazuo Inamori that advocates ethical management focused on both human well-being and sustainable profitability.
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A.
People, Power, and Profits
People, Power, and Profits is a book by economist Joseph Stiglitz that critiques contemporary capitalism and proposes reforms to create a fairer, more inclusive economy and democracy.
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B.
For the Common Good
For the Common Good is an influential book by economist Herman Daly (with theologian John B. Cobb Jr.) that critiques conventional growth-focused economics and advocates for an ecologically sustainable, community-centered economy.
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C.
Economy and Society
Economy and Society is Max Weber’s foundational sociological treatise that systematically analyzes the structures of authority, bureaucracy, and the relationship between economy, law, and social order.
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D.
Wealth and Welfare
Wealth and Welfare is a foundational economics book by Arthur Cecil Pigou that develops the theory of welfare economics and examines how government intervention can improve social well-being.
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E.
Stakeholder Capitalism
Stakeholder Capitalism is an economic and corporate governance model that emphasizes serving the interests of all stakeholders—such as employees, customers, communities, and the environment—rather than focusing solely on maximizing shareholder profits.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (41)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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business book ⓘ non-fiction book ⓘ |
| advocates |
management based on altruistic values
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moral responsibility of management ⓘ pursuit of both spiritual and material happiness of employees ⓘ respect for employees ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
provide a moral framework for corporate management
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reconcile economic success with human development ⓘ |
| author | Kazuo Inamori ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Japan ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
creating value for society
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integrity in business ⓘ social responsibility of companies ⓘ transparency in management ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
balancing people and profit
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employee well-being ⓘ long-term corporate success ⓘ |
| genre |
business philosophy
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management ⓘ |
| hasKeyConcept |
corporate mission
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long-term perspective in business ⓘ management philosophy ⓘ stakeholder value ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Kazuo Inamori’s experience as a Buddhist practitioner
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Kazuo Inamori’s experience as founder of Kyocera ⓘ |
| mainTheme |
corporate ethics
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ethical management ⓘ human-centered management ⓘ leadership philosophy ⓘ sustainable profitability ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | Japanese ⓘ |
| philosophicalBasis |
altruism in management
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humanism in business ⓘ |
| proposes |
that ethical conduct is compatible with high performance
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that profit should be a result of serving people ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Kazuo Inamori’s leadership principles
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Kyocera management system ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
business leaders
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entrepreneurs ⓘ managers ⓘ |
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Subject: For People and For Profit Description of subject: "For People and For Profit" is a business philosophy book by Japanese entrepreneur Kazuo Inamori that advocates ethical management focused on both human well-being and sustainable profitability.
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