Alternative Theories of the Firm (Humanistic Management)

Synopsis

The Theory of the Firm is commonly viewed as axiomatic by business school academicians. Considerations spanning organizational structures, their boundaries and roles, as well as business strategies all relate to the theory of the firm. The dominant theory of the firm poses that markets act perfectly to maximize the well-being of society when people act to maximize the personal utility of their individual purchases and firms act to maximize financial returns to their owners. However, burgeoning evidence and discourse across the scientific and policy communities suggests that the economic, social, and environmental consequences of accepting and applying this theory in the organization of business and society threatens the survival of the human species, among countless others. This book provides the latest thinking on alternatives to the theory of the firm as cornerstone of managerial decision making. Authors explore and elucidate theories that help us understand a firm differently and suggest alternatives to the theory of the firm. This book will be of value to researchers, academics, practitioners, and students interested in leadership, strategic management, and the intersection of corporate interests and the wellbeing of society.

Copyright:

2022

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

374 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781000515893

Related ISBNs:

9781003211549, 9781032077857, 9781032077888

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

12/29/21

Copyrighted By:

selection and editorial matter, Michael Pirson, David M. Wasieleski and Erica L. Steckler

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Business and Finance, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Sociology

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Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Michael Pirson

Edited by:

David M. Wasieleski

Edited by:

Erica L. Steckler