- Taschenbuch: 156 Seiten
- Verlag: Mcgraw-Hill Professional; Auflage: illustrated edition (1. Mai 2006)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 1576753581
- ISBN-13: 978-1576753583
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 21,5 x 14 x 1,2 cm
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 1.282.278 in Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Bücher)
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There's no shortage of books on how to run small businesses. But the specialised literature dealing with the increasingly high-profile topic of "corporate social responsibility" (CSR) deals almost exclusively with the concerns of large corporations. There is no widely available information about the special value - and special challenges - of socially responsible business practices for small - or medium-size companies. "Values-Driven Business" fills this gap. This book responds to changes in American culture as much as it does to changing attitudes in the business community. The marketplace is becoming increasingly concerned about where and how products are produced and how well employees are treated. Companies can no longer focus exclusively on making profits and ignore their employees' personal and family aspirations, the needs of the communities where they do business, and the burden they place on the natural environment.
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There's no shortage of books on how to run small businesses. But the specialised literature dealing with the increasingly high-profile topic of "corporate social responsibility" (CSR) deals almost exclusively with the concerns of large corporations. There is no widely available information about the special value - and special challenges - of socially responsible business practices for small - or medium-size companies. "Values-Driven Business" fills this gap. This book responds to changes in American culture as much as it does to changing attitudes in the business community. The marketplace is becoming increasingly concerned about where and how products are produced and how well employees are treated. Companies can no longer focus exclusively on making profits and ignore their employees' personal and family aspirations, the needs of the communities where they do business, and the burden they place on the natural environment.
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8 von 9 Kunden fanden die folgende Rezension hilfreich
Praise for Warwick and Cohen
11. April 2006
Format:Taschenbuch
This is a book aimed at the hundreds of thousands of small businesses that employ tens of millions of people.
It promises to help you change the world (for the better), make money (important), and have fun (essential).
And for the most part it delivers on all of its promises. It's the best book I've seen that focuses what you can do in your own business to improve its value, and promote your values.
It's extremely easy to read, which means it is very well written. This is a particularly noteworthy accomplishment because business texts can often become tedious to read.
Warwick (chair of the Social Venture Network Advisory Board) and Cohen (co-founder of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream) offer a great combination of stories, analyses, and inspiration.
This book offers a self-assessment tool to help you start a values-based business or improve your current operation. I plan to share this book with my staff so we can improve our "triple bottom line": profit, people, and planet.
I highly recommend this book, and the only drawback is that it doesn't come bundled with a gift certificate for a Ben & Jerry's ice cream cone. Perhaps next edition.
It promises to help you change the world (for the better), make money (important), and have fun (essential).
And for the most part it delivers on all of its promises. It's the best book I've seen that focuses what you can do in your own business to improve its value, and promote your values.
It's extremely easy to read, which means it is very well written. This is a particularly noteworthy accomplishment because business texts can often become tedious to read.
Warwick (chair of the Social Venture Network Advisory Board) and Cohen (co-founder of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream) offer a great combination of stories, analyses, and inspiration.
This book offers a self-assessment tool to help you start a values-based business or improve your current operation. I plan to share this book with my staff so we can improve our "triple bottom line": profit, people, and planet.
I highly recommend this book, and the only drawback is that it doesn't come bundled with a gift certificate for a Ben & Jerry's ice cream cone. Perhaps next edition.
5 von 6 Kunden fanden die folgende Rezension hilfreich
A practical guide for turning ideals into reality
7. August 2006
Format:Taschenbuch
I eventually want to start my own apparel business, but I know the industry is rife with ethical abuse. Because of this, I want to run a business that does as little harm and as much good as possible. Until a few weeks ago, I was not sure how to bring that ideal to practical fruition. After receiving "Values-Driven Business" from someone who works for a socially responsible company, many of my questions were answered.
Why am I glad I read the book? Here are some attributes:
1) It is quick to read, enjoyable, and optimistic. No gloom and doom.
2) It is a fantastic overview of socially responsible business. This is NOT a deep, complicated analysis of the topic. It is simple enough for people who aren't sure where to start and need an introduction, yet has interesting, enlightening examples for someone already familiar with socially responsible business.
3) It is well organized. The authors go over five dimensions of values-driven businesses (some of which I had not considered): employees, suppliers, customers, community (local and global), and the environment. At the end of each section is a list of specific actions that one might consider incorporating into a business to create positive change.
4) The text goes beyond black and white binary opposition, and challenges assumptions about socially responsible businesses (e.g., they can't make a profit, they make inferior products, etc.).
5) Practical examples of values-driven companies comprise the backbone of the text. This shows the principles at work, and shows that two businesses can have different ways of incorporating values; there is not one "right" way to be socially responsible. Reading about all the different solutions people have devised to make a difference was my favorite part of the book!
I highly recommend this book as a concise introduction that is chock-full of inspiring examples of values-driven businesses in action. It will empower you to make abstract ideals a reality and it provides an excellent foundation for further inquiry!
Why am I glad I read the book? Here are some attributes:
1) It is quick to read, enjoyable, and optimistic. No gloom and doom.
2) It is a fantastic overview of socially responsible business. This is NOT a deep, complicated analysis of the topic. It is simple enough for people who aren't sure where to start and need an introduction, yet has interesting, enlightening examples for someone already familiar with socially responsible business.
3) It is well organized. The authors go over five dimensions of values-driven businesses (some of which I had not considered): employees, suppliers, customers, community (local and global), and the environment. At the end of each section is a list of specific actions that one might consider incorporating into a business to create positive change.
4) The text goes beyond black and white binary opposition, and challenges assumptions about socially responsible businesses (e.g., they can't make a profit, they make inferior products, etc.).
5) Practical examples of values-driven companies comprise the backbone of the text. This shows the principles at work, and shows that two businesses can have different ways of incorporating values; there is not one "right" way to be socially responsible. Reading about all the different solutions people have devised to make a difference was my favorite part of the book!
I highly recommend this book as a concise introduction that is chock-full of inspiring examples of values-driven businesses in action. It will empower you to make abstract ideals a reality and it provides an excellent foundation for further inquiry!
2 von 2 Kunden fanden die folgende Rezension hilfreich
Practical advice for people who care about the planet
28. Juni 2006
Format:Taschenbuch
This is a great book for young people starting a new business or for anyone who wants to give back and make a good living at the same time. It is an empowering read, with lots of good ideas and practical advice. Buy this book then pass it on.
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