The Role of Business in Fostering Peaceful Societies
Timothy L Fort author Cindy A Schipani author
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Published:11th Nov '04
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- Paperback£36.99(9781107402591)
This 2004 book looks at how business can foster responsible working practices and contribute to a peaceful society.
A 2004 approach to understanding business in its social context. In contrast to the assumptions behind anti-globalization protests, the book contends that businesses which embrace their role in the community, work across cultures, promote economic development and invite external evaluation of their affairs can in fact foster a peaceful society.Originally published in 2004, this book offers a fresh approach to understanding responsible business practice. Global protests against multinational companies often give the misleading impression that the interests of multinationals and of peaceful societies are at odds. By contrast, Fort and Schipani contend, not only does business benefit from a peaceful environment but it can in fact effectively foster peace through adopting responsible and open working methods. Firms that promote economic development, that allow external evaluation of their affairs and that build a sense of community both within the company and in their local areas make a great contribution to building a more harmonious culture. Relevant for academics and practitioners, the book shows how companies can encourage collaborative working across borders, discourage corruption and create citizenship and problem-solving practices which tend to reduce violence and increase social harmony.
ISBN: 9780521832625
Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 17mm
Weight: 550g
246 pages