The Good Company
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| Rating | : | 4.16 (769 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0615602339 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 216 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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Each chapter is self-contained, providing a range of insights as well as inspiration and a certainty that there is hope for the future.. THE GOOD COMPANY has good news: there are a growing number of companies—good companies— that are healing the world by giving back to the community and introducing planet-saving innovations. The author helps you ponder—and begin to answer—the question: “What can I do to join the march to address the world’s social and environmental challenges?” In the concluding chapter, the author points to the proven keys you need to start a good company. Professor Girling states why we need companies to restore our communities, repair our ecosystems, and provide meaningful work. In THE GOOD COMPANY, Business Professor Robert Girling shares 18 inspiring case studies of new as well as established companies and social enterprises from around the world
D. from Stanford University and has taught and consulted in 20 countries. About the Author Robert Girling is a professor in the School of Business at Sonoma State University where he teaches in the graduate program. He has consulted with the World Bank, USAID, the United Nations, and the International Center for Research on Women. Professor Girling is the author of many articles and books including Multinational Institutions and the Third World (1985); Education: Management and Participation (1990); The Participatory School (2006) The Good Company (2012) . He received his Ph. His previous professional experience includ
He received his Ph. from Stanford University and has taught and consulted in 20 countries. He has consulted with the World Bank, USAID, the United Nations, and the International Center for Research on Women. His previous professional experience includes teaching at the Federal University of Bahia, the Federal University of Minas Gerais in Brazil, the University of the West Indies, and American University in Washington D.C. Professor Girling is the
Kindle Customer said Being Good. The Good Company offers up an enlightening and encouraging thesis: Profitability and corporate responsibility are not mutually exclusive. Non-profits do not have the corner market on going out into the world to do good and for-profit businesses do not have to slash and burn in the pursuit of the almighty dollar. With each case study about companies who are philanthropic in nature, or especially benevolent to their employees, etc. I couldn't help but wonder, "But isn't all of this just a marketing ploy? Are we only hearing from the happy employees? What are they not telling us?" Of course when I got to the last chapter I saw th. Ms. Detroit said Great Resource. I am an ESL teacher who teaches business to foreign students. I have been looking for resources on Global Businesses that make a difference. The Good Company does exactly that.--It helps students see that there are a growing number of companies like Give Something Back and Kiva that are not all like Exxon Mobile or Goldman Sachs. These companies are working to make the world a better place against all odds.. Do no harm? Once a company goes public, how does it remain competitive and "responsible" to its shareholders, while at the same time practice social responsibility? Under the capitalist system, many would say this is impossible. Professor Girling's book is filled with case studies showing how capital can be used for the better good of society, and is required reading for young entrepreneurs with a vision.