Stakeholder Capitalism

A Guidebook of Research-Informed Questions and Answers
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-3-032-08995-3
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 79 Seiten, Format (B × H): 153 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 251 g

Reihe: Business Guides on the Go

What does it mean to prioritize all stakeholders–not just shareholders, but also employees, suppliers, communities, and the natural environment–and how can organizations navigate the complexities of doing so authentically? This guide summarizes decades on stakeholder capitalism into 50 questions and answers that clarify its principles and practices, its implementation challenges, and the psychological, political, and organizational dynamics that shape its success. Structured around ten thematic sections, the book provides insights drawn from management, finance, psychology, and marketing. Discussing topics such as corporate purpose, greenwashing, climate risk, and ethical leadership, it is an accessibly-written resource for executives and management researchers.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Vlachos , Pavlos

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Unternehmensorganisation, Corporate Responsibility Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Nachhaltiges Wirtschaften
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Management Strategisches Management
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management Betriebliches Energie- und Umweltmanagement
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Unternehmensorganisation, Corporate Responsibility Unternehmensethik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

11. What Stakeholder Capitalism Means.- 2. Building and Measuring Trust Through Stakeholder Capitalism.- 3. Benefits, Costs and Transition to Stakeholder Capitalism.- 4. Do Stakeholder Care About Stakeholder Capitalism?.- 5. Climate and Natural Capital.- 6. Greenwashing and Corporate Accountability.- 7. Misconduct & Ethics.- 8. Alternative Organizing Models & Ownership Structures.- 9. Politics & Inequality.

Über Autor(innen)

Pavlos Vlachos is a Professor of Marketing at Alba Graduate Business School (Athens, Greece), where he is also the Theodore Papalexopoulos Chair in Sustainability. His research explores how different stakeholders—including employees, job seekers, customers, investors and financial analysts—understand and react to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) & company sustainability initiatives. He serves as an Associate Editor for the and his work has appeared in and among others.