The political constitution of the corporation : a management studies view
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The political constitution of the corporation : a management studies view
（New perspectives on the modern corporation）
E. Elgar, c2020
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-218) and index
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Description
In this insightful book, Alexander Styhre examines how corporations, often understood primarily as economic entities or legal devices, seek to influence and shape the market and the wider society in which they operate. Given the scope of such activities in most advanced economies, Styhre argues that corporations are political agents in their own right and that they must be critically analyzed in these terms.
The book discusses the history and mechanisms of corporate law and the introduction of regulatory control to show how this has led to the development of a 'market for political influence' in the form of the lobbyism industry, think tank scholarship and advocacy, and donations to politicians and their parties.
Theoretical perspectives are complemented by empirical studies as chapters analyze a variety of practices, such as corporate social responsibility commitments, in the light of corporations' political objectives.
Management studies scholars and graduate students will benefit from the broadened perspective this book adds to organization theory and management studies literature. It will also prove an insightful read for policy makers and those working in regulatory agencies, as well as management consultants.
Table of Contents
Content: Introduction: The political constitution of the corporation 1. The legal invention of the incorporated business 2. Market regulation and corporate interests 3. The market for political influence 4. The question of corporate social responsibilities 5. The corporation and the future competitive capitalism Bibliography Index
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