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An investigation into the principles of humanistic management which
examines their threoretical merits. In order to demonstrate that
humanistic ideas also work in practice and can lead to actionable
management guidelines it presents case studies of how businesses
succeed in generating social value whilst being profitable.
The purpose of World Humanism: Cross-cultural Perspectives on
Ethical Practices in Organizations is to discover what is
distinctive about humanistic management practices around the world.
It examines the nature and occurrence of humanistic management
practices within businesses and other organizations across the
world.
The purpose of World Humanism: Cross-cultural Perspectives on
Ethical Practices in Organizations is to discover what is
distinctive about humanistic management practices around the world.
It examines the nature and occurrence of humanistic management
practices within businesses and other organizations across the
world.
In today's era of increasing globalization, companies are
confronted with differing value systems in the countries where they
operate. From marketing to employee retention, demonstrating
sensitivity toward locally specific solutions has proved essential
in various aspects of business and management time and again.
Humanistic management goes a step further than the mere cultivation
of sensitivity towards indigenous particularities in
business transactions. It promotes the presence of three
inter-related and inter-dependent dimensions, namely: unconditional
respect for the dignity of all humans in all forms of business
interactions, ethical reflection as an integrated part of all
business decisions and the seeking of normative legitimacy for
corporate activities. While it is logical to expect both subtle and
stark differences in interpreting the nuances of humanistic
management across different settings, its principles can be
applicable in any given setting, regardless of contextual
specificities.
World Humanism: Cross-cultural Perspectives on Ethical Practices in
Organizations explores what is distinctive about humanistic
management practices around the world. In order to do so, it
examines the nature and occurrence of humanistic management
practices within businesses and other organizations across the
world. It also determines whether a common underlying theme of
humanistic management occurs across cultures, and can thus serve as
a basis for value management on a global level.
Goes beyond the call for more humanistic management in the
aftermath of a series of corporate scandals and the recent
financial crisis, and offers advice on how we can build more
humanistic organizations with the help of integrity. The authors
shed light on leadership, governance and further implementation
issues.
'Integrity in Organizations' moves beyond the normative call for
more humanistic management in the aftermath of a series of
corporate scandals, recent financial crisis as well as increasingly
questioned blind fellowship of one-dimensional profit maximization
as the sole compass for companies. It sheds light on how we can
actually build more humanistic organizations with the help of
integrity.
In a time of instability trust in managers is low. Management
education is being scrutinized for its impact on society and
business schools have been considered as 'silent partners in
corporate crime'. This book outlines how business schools can get
out of the line of fire by presenting the cornerstones of a
humanistic business education.
In a time of instability trust in managers is low. Management
education is being scrutinized for its impact on society and
business schools have been considered as 'silent partners in
corporate crime' This book outlines how business schools can get
out of the line of fire by presenting the cornerstones of a
humanistic business education.
Cultures and moral expectations differ around the globe, and so the
management of corporate responsibilities has become increasingly
complex. Is there, however, a humanistic consensus that can bridge
cultural and ethnic divides and reconcile the diverse and contrary
interests of stakeholders world-wide? This book seeks to answer
that question.
Cultures and moral expectations differ around the globe, and so the
management of corporate responsibilities has become increasingly
complex. Is there, however, a humanistic consensus that can bridge
cultural and ethnic divides and reconcile the diverse and contrary
interests of stakeholders world-wide? This book seeks to answer
that question.
This book investigates into the principles of humanistic management
and examines their throretical merits. In order to demonstrate that
humanistic ideas also work in practice and can lead to actionable
management guidelines it is a collection of case examples of how
businesses succeed in generating social value whilst being
profitable.
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