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UNINA9910767566703321 |
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Autore |
Korngold Alice |
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Titolo |
A better world, Inc. : how companies profit by solving global problems--where governments cannot / / Alice Korngold |
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New York, New York : , : Palgrave Macmillan, , [2014] |
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©2014 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (225 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Social action |
Social problems |
Social responsibility of business |
Industries - Social aspects |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Cover; Half-Title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1. Only Global Corporations Have the Resources, Global Reach, and Self-interest to Build a Better World; 2. Economic Development; 3. Climate Change and Energy; 4. Ecosystems; 5. Education; 6. Healthcare; 7. Human Rights; 8. Successful Companies Ensure Effective Board Governance, Engage Stakeholders, and Collaborate with NGOs and Each Other; Notes; About the Author; Index |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This unique book shows companies and their executives how to profit by developing solutions to the world's most daunting challenges - those that governments cannot, and have not yet addressed. Using case studies, <EM>A Better World, Inc</EM>. delineates best practices for businesses to maximize revenues and reduce costs. |
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