The Purpose of Business. Contemporary Perspectives from Different Walks of Life.
. Ed(S): Erisman, Albert; Gautschi, David
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paperback. Editor(s): Erisman, Albert; Gautschi, David. BIC Classification: KJG. Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Business is a vital institution for a flourishing society, but there is mounting concern about its role in distorting wealth distribution, enabling and rewarding unethical behaviour, and despoiling the natural environment. A Consortium was formed in 2009 under the leadership of David Gautschi to bring together academics, business people, and interested members of society from around the world to discuss two questions: what is the purpose of business, and what is the role of the business school in the academy? Consortium Fellows gathered in eight sessions over five years from 29 countries to discuss, debate, and share perspectives on these ... Read more
Business is a vital institution for a flourishing society, but there is mounting concern about its role in distorting wealth distribution, enabling and rewarding unethical behaviour, and despoiling the natural environment. A Consortium was formed in 2009 under the leadership of David Gautschi to bring together academics, business people, and interested members of society from around the world to discuss two questions: what is the purpose of business, and what is the role of the business school in the academy? Consortium Fellows gathered in eight sessions over five years from 29 countries to discuss, debate, and share perspectives on these ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan US
Language
English
Condition
New
Number of Pages
280
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781349577743
SKU
V9781349577743
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99-15
About . Ed(S): Erisman, Albert; Gautschi, David
Denise Daniels, Seattle Pacific University, USA Albert Erisman, Seattle Pacific University, USA Adriana Fabrega, El Castillo, Argentina Fabian Fabrega, El Castillo, Argentina David Gautschi, Fordham University, USA Philippe Naert, Oxford Policy Management Limited, UK Indira Parikh, Foundation for Liberal and Management Education (FLAME), India Patrick Ryan, ... Read more
Reviews for The Purpose of Business. Contemporary Perspectives from Different Walks of Life.
"Erisman and Gautschi have put together a thought-provoking volume to address one of the most compelling questions of the 21st Century: How do businesses with simple goals contribute to a society with complex problems? I believe their work will drive changes in how we think and what we do in business schools all over the world." S. Andrew Starbird, Dean ... Read more