Humanistic Governance in Democratic Organizations

Humanistic Governance in Democratic Organizations
Author: Sonja Novković
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 476
Release: 2023-02-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3031174038

This open access edited book brings together a number of theories under the umbrella of humanistic governance to develop a persuasive alternative perspective on governance, particularly for democratic organisations such as co-operatives. It examines how we can move beyond a profit-first approach to governance, into a framework that prioritises human dignity in all aspects of an operation. This book also discusses key issues for different types of cooperatives and how these might be addressed. And, finally, it addresses how cooperatives can better cope with dynamic change processes. This book will be of interest for academics working in the areas of stakeholder governance, social solidarity economy, ethical management and co-operatives.

Humanistic Management in Practice

Humanistic Management in Practice
Author: Ernst von Kimakowitz
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2021-02-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3030515451

This book demonstrates how principles of a Humanistic Management paradigm are practiced in a variety of industries and regions by businesses of different ownership structures and sizes. What unites these businesses is their commitment to the three stepped approach of Humanistic Management, which is grounded in unconditional respect for the dignity of life, the integration of ethics in management decisions, and active engagement with stakeholders. These businesses are not labeled social enterprises, but operate within the mainstream of competitive markets. However, they do have a deep sense of responsibility towards the communities in which they operate and act accordingly, knowing that sustaining business success over time depends on a value proposition to society at large. The cases featured in this book serve to clarify that businesses can thrive not despite but because they are upholding principles of Humanistic Management. It will be valuable reading for academics working in the field of business ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.

Humanistic Management

Humanistic Management
Author: Michael Pirson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 311
Release: 2017-09-14
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1107160723

This book presents a humanistic science-based framework for management, promoting an ethical and responsible approach to addressing current global societal problems.

Humanistic Ethics in the Age of Globality

Humanistic Ethics in the Age of Globality
Author: C. Dierksmeier
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 504
Release: 2016-01-20
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0230314139

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.

Humanism in Business

Humanism in Business
Author: Heiko Spitzeck
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 473
Release: 2009-02-26
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0521898935

There are many books about business and society, yet very few of them question the primacy of GDP growth, profit maximization and individual utility maximization. This groundbreaking book questions these assumptions and investigates the possibility of creating a human-centered, value-oriented society based on humanistic principles.

New Humanism And Global Governance

New Humanism And Global Governance
Author: Lijun Yang
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 387
Release: 2018-07-26
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9813236191

New Humanism and Global Governance is the first in this subject to study how a variety of factors related to globalization will shape the future of the human community. It discusses the major challenges to today's world order and governance, as well as international experience in responding to these challenges. It covers a wide range of issues including unequal distribution of wealth, the widening income inequality gap, contradiction between economic development and environmental protection, the middle-income trap, de-globalization, democratic crisis, anti-immigration sentiments, nationalism, and radical extremism. It addresses these issues by emphasizing policy implications for governance.The chapters are selected papers from two international conferences jointly held by the Institute of Public Policy(IPP) at the South China University of Technology and UNESCO. Contributors from China, Europe and the US present their questions, observations, and analyses in a narrative and descriptive style which appeal to a wide range of audience.

Socio-economic Democracy And The World Government: Collective Capitalism, Depovertization, Human Rights, Template For Sustainable Peace

Socio-economic Democracy And The World Government: Collective Capitalism, Depovertization, Human Rights, Template For Sustainable Peace
Author: Dhanjoo N Ghista
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2004-08-10
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9814485322

In developing an enlightened socio-economic-political environment, this book provides a new socio-economic-political system based on (i) Collective Capitalism (CCP) of cooperatively managed institutions and enterprises, and (ii) a Civilian Democracy (CDM) sans political parties, whereby the most qualified representatives of all the functional sectors of the community get elected to the local legislature. It also specifies a new economic-political structure in the form of autonomous functionally-sustainable communities (FSCs), within regional economic zones (REZs) and self-reliant regional unions (SRUs, such as the EU). This system of FSCs, REZs and SRUs will come under the aegis of (and collectively represented by) a World government, over-seeing the development of a comprehensive charter of human rights and social justice for all the people of the world. The neo-humanistic integrated system of CCP and CDM, to be implemented within FSCs, will provide grass-roots socio-economic-political empowerment, contrary to the system of centralized economic and political governance.This book serves as a valuable teaching, learning, knowledge and research resource for (i) a holistic approach to a sustainable living environment promoting collective welfare, and (ii) a multi-stage road-map towards a world government system for unification of all the communities of the world into one global cooperative. The combined system of socio-economic democracy (involving knowledge and conscientious governance executives elected by and directly representing the various functional sectors of FSCs) and world government will help transform the current undignified north-south socioeconomic order into a democratic and equitable globalization order, for collective social security towards achieving sustainable local and global peace.

Social Innovation and Democratic Leadership

Social Innovation and Democratic Leadership
Author: Marc Parés
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 377
Release: 2017-04-28
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1785367889

This book explores new forms of democracy in practice following the 2011 global uprisings; democracy that comes from below, by and for the ‘have-nots’. Combining theories of social innovation and collective leadership, it analyses how disadvantaged communities have addressed the effects of economic recession in two global cities: Barcelona and New York.

Handbook of Research on Cooperatives and Mutuals

Handbook of Research on Cooperatives and Mutuals
Author: Matthew S. Elliott
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 593
Release: 2023-02-14
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1802202617

This incisive Handbook provides a global update on the state of knowledge in cooperatives and mutuals, expertly describing future directions for research and education. Showcasing extensive discussions of cooperative theory, Matthew S. Elliott and Michael A. Boland, and the contributors, assess cooperatives' social, economic and environmental effects and analyse the impact of regional and cultural features that make cooperatives unique.