Values-Based Multinational Management

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"This book presents a provocative, controversial and optimistic thesis. [The author's] argument is, in my view, worthy of consideration and debate if only as a counterweight to more pessimistic examples and views of the human possibilities embedded in global economies." -Journal of Markets and Morality

"This study claims that the values dimensions of the actions of multinational firms are becoming increasingly important, given the worldwide integration of economies and peoples. The authors argue that it is in their own long-term interests for multinational firms to embrace an active ethical stance. A strategy of supporting universal human rights, often in partnership with NGOs, offers the greatest potential for success." -Abstracts of Public Administration, Development, and Environment

"This book underlines the fact that-despite the importance of institutional and social ethics-the individual ethics, if not virtue ethics, of corporate leaders remain central. Of highest importance is the authors' emphasis that no individuals-in whatever professional or personal role-can escape the fact that they are responsible for the outcome of their actions. It is to be hoped that this book revitalizes a facet of the debate on business ethics and corporate responsibility that has been neglected for too long." -Klaus M. Leisinger, Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development

"More and more business executives understand that society increasingly judges corporate performance through a broad social lens that includes ideas of corporate social responsibility and business ethics. They are now ready to position their firms to meet these requirements. This volume is a thoughtful discussion of the ways in which the United Nations Global Compact can serve this purpose through a long-term human rights strategy and, importantly, how that strategy can be implemented within the firm." -Georg Kell, UN Global Compact

"Values-Based Multinational Management employs a novel approach and a variety of perspectives that make it a very valuable addition to business ethics literature. This is excellent, helpful material that discusses an important way in which human rights may fit with globalization." -Timothy L. Fort, George Washington University