Leadership for Global Systemic Change [electronic resource] : Beyond Ethics and Social Responsibility /
Robinson-Easley, Christopher Anne.author.
This book argues that organizations, corporations, and governments have the abilities and resources to drive deep systemic change, yet fail to evoke change strategies that can significantly improve the social fabric of our global environment. It actively engages the reader in a conversation that reviews, evaluates, and challenges these issues juxtaposed to current strategies and resulting positions regarding business ethics, social responsibility, our view towards humanity, and the role of leaders. Provocative in its voice and message, this book demonstrates how more robust contributions can lead to effective change. The author includes a detailed change model designed to invoke significant global change that builds upon the current work of the United Nations' Global Compact, and incorporates the participation of all critical stakeholders including corporate leaders, civil society, government leaders, and the people who are challenged daily by ethical dilemmas and social responsibility initiatives. It speaks to academics and students of change management, social responsibility, and business ethics, as well as the organizations and communities who stand to make a positive difference in the world. .
Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
1. Our World, Our Lens, Our Choices -- 2. Through the Lens of Business Ethics -- 3. The Current Landscape -- 4. The Friedman versus Korten Argument: Are these dichotomies still valid in the 21st century?- 5. Reclaiming Our World: The United Nations Global Compact in the midst of a vision of change -- 6. Leaders as the Linchpins of Change -- 7. Embracing an Ethical Vision and Systemic Social Responsibility: Visioning your organization's pebble in the water -- 8. Living and Sustaining the Ideal -- 9. Concluding Comments.
This book argues that organizations, corporations, and governments have the abilities and resources to drive deep systemic change, yet fail to evoke change strategies that can significantly improve the social fabric of our global environment. It actively engages the reader in a conversation that reviews, evaluates, and challenges these issues juxtaposed to current strategies and resulting positions regarding business ethics, social responsibility, our view towards humanity, and the role of leaders. Provocative in its voice and message, this book demonstrates how more robust contributions can lead to effective change. The author includes a detailed change model designed to invoke significant global change that builds upon the current work of the United Nations' Global Compact, and incorporates the participation of all critical stakeholders including corporate leaders, civil society, government leaders, and the people who are challenged daily by ethical dilemmas and social responsibility initiatives. It speaks to academics and students of change management, social responsibility, and business ethics, as well as the organizations and communities who stand to make a positive difference in the world. .
Business ethics.
International business enterprises.
Industrial management-Environmental aspects.
Business Ethics.
International Business.
Sustainability Management.