The Glass Closet: Why Coming Out Is Good Business
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The Glass Closet: Why Coming Out Is Good Business is a book by former BP CEO Lord Browne of Madingley that argues for the personal and corporate benefits of LGBT employees being open about their identities in the workplace.
All labels observed (2)
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| The Glass Closet: Why Coming Out Is Good Business canonical | 2 |
| Why Coming Out Is Good Business | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: The Glass Closet: Why Coming Out Is Good Business Context triple: [Lord Browne of Madingley, notableWork, The Glass Closet: Why Coming Out Is Good Business]
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- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Glass Closet: Why Coming Out Is Good Business Target entity description: The Glass Closet: Why Coming Out Is Good Business is a book by former BP CEO Lord Browne of Madingley that argues for the personal and corporate benefits of LGBT employees being open about their identities in the workplace.
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A.
The Naked Truth
The Naked Truth is Lil' Kim's critically acclaimed 2005 studio album known for its hardcore hip-hop sound and bold, unapologetic lyrics.
-
B.
The Business of Happiness
The Business of Happiness is a book by entrepreneur and sports team owner Ted Leonsis that blends memoir and business advice to argue that true success comes from pursuing happiness, meaning, and service to others alongside financial achievement.
-
C.
The Opposite of Sex
The Opposite of Sex is a 1998 dark romantic comedy film in which Christina Ricci plays a cynical, manipulative teenager who wreaks havoc on the lives of those around her.
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D.
American Dreamer: My Life in Fashion & Business
American Dreamer: My Life in Fashion & Business is Tommy Hilfiger’s memoir chronicling his rise in the fashion industry and the building of his global lifestyle brand.
-
E.
The True Cost
The True Cost is a documentary film that exposes the environmental and human rights impacts of the global fast fashion industry.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (33)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | book ⓘ |
| argues |
that LGBT employees benefit personally from being open about their identities at work
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that companies benefit financially and culturally when LGBT employees can be open ⓘ |
| author |
John Browne
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Lord Browne of Madingley ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
corporate culture
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leadership and authenticity ⓘ workplace discrimination ⓘ |
| genre |
LGBT studies
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business book ⓘ non-fiction ⓘ |
| hasFormat |
ebook
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print ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
pro-LGBT inclusion
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pro-diversity in business ⓘ |
| hasSubtitle |
The Glass Closet: Why Coming Out Is Good Business
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surface form:
Why Coming Out Is Good Business
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| includes | personal experiences of John Browne as a closeted executive ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
HR professionals
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LGBT professionals ⓘ business leaders ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
LGBT employees in the workplace
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business benefits of inclusion ⓘ coming out ⓘ corporate diversity ⓘ |
| notableFor | linking LGBT openness to business performance ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 2014 ⓘ |
| publisher | HarperCollins ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
LGBT rights in the workplace
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business ethics ⓘ corporate social responsibility ⓘ |
| title | The Glass Closet ⓘ |
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Instruction
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Subject: The Glass Closet: Why Coming Out Is Good Business Description of subject: The Glass Closet: Why Coming Out Is Good Business is a book by former BP CEO Lord Browne of Madingley that argues for the personal and corporate benefits of LGBT employees being open about their identities in the workplace.
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The Glass Closet: Why Coming Out Is Good Business
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The Glass Closet: Why Coming Out Is Good Business
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this entity surface form:
Why Coming Out Is Good Business
subject surface form:
John Browne, Baron Browne of Madingley