Stakeholder Theory: The State of the Art - Softcover

Freeman, R. Edward

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521137934 ISBN 13: 9780521137935

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2010

Synopsis

In 1984, R. Edward Freeman published his landmark book, Strategic Management: A Stakeholder Approach, a work that set the agenda for what we now call stakeholder theory. In the intervening years, the literature on stakeholder theory has become vast and diverse. This book examines this body of research and assesses its relevance for our understanding of modern business. Beginning with a discussion of the origins and development of stakeholder theory, it shows how this corpus of theory has influenced a variety of different fields, including strategic management, finance, accounting, management, marketing, law, health care, public policy, and environment. It also features in-depth discussions of two important areas that stakeholder theory has helped to shape and define: business ethics and corporate social responsibility. The book concludes by arguing that we should re-frame capitalism in the terms of stakeholder theory so that we come to see business as creating value for stakeholders.

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Review:

'The book is a great tool for those who want to have a deep understanding of different perspectives of stakeholder theory. It draws together research of over thirty years as it has been applied in a number of business contexts, in a way that allows readers to understand the evolution of theory, how it has been applied and what future avenues need exploration.' Michael Jay Polonsky, Deakin University, Melbourne

'Ed Freeman and his colleagues have produced an erudite, subtle, vigorously argued account of stakeholder theory. Their provocative book will not be the last word on the subject, but it is the best contribution so far to an extraordinarily important conversation.' Edwin Hartman, New York University

Book Description:

In 1984, R. Edward Freeman published his landmark book Strategic Management: A Stakeholder Approach. Since then, the literature on stakeholder theory in both business and ethics has become vast and diverse. This book examines this body of research and assesses its relevance for our understanding of modern business.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0521137934
• ISBN 13: 9780521137935
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 362