The Balanced Company

Organizing for the 21st Century

John Damm Scheuer author Inger Jensen author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:18th Dec '13

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This book addresses the challenges managers face in ensuring sustainable production and ethical employment. It offers guidance on balancing profits with social responsibility, helping organizations navigate complex stakeholder relationships effectively.

The Balanced Company addresses the complexities faced by managers in ensuring sustainable production processes and ethical employment practices in an increasingly interconnected world. As companies operate within both global and local networks, they are challenged to meet the expectations of customers, investors, and employees regarding ethical behavior and social responsibility. The book emphasizes the need for organizations to systematically reflect on how to balance profit motives with broader societal considerations, guiding them toward becoming truly balanced entities.

In the face of evolving market dynamics and shifting political landscapes, strategists are urged to make informed decisions about long-term objectives and resource allocation. The authors highlight the importance of analyzing and adapting strategies in response to changes in technology and societal values. Communication and change specialists are also called upon to consider stakeholder perspectives, ensuring that the organization navigates the delicate balance between continuity and transformation.

Moreover, The Balanced Company offers practical insights for leaders, human resource professionals, and marketers. It encourages them to make thoughtful decisions that foster a culture of trust and motivation while aligning with consumer values. Ultimately, the book serves as a valuable resource for organizations striving to integrate ethical considerations into their decision-making processes, helping them to identify achievable goals and avoid potential pitfalls along the way. By embracing the principles outlined in this book, companies can work towards a more balanced and responsible approach to business.

’The disastrous fall out from corporate and financial excesses unleashed by decades of deregulation and shareholder value maximization makes it an urgent necessity to develop alternatives to the predominant perceptions of the firm. This book offers an interesting new perspective. The idea of the "balanced firm" provides a framework for improved management of complex stakeholder relationships in companies and organizations.’ Klaus Nielsen, Birkbeck, University of London, UK

ISBN: 9781409445593

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 650g

266 pages