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Sustainable Development: The Un Millennium Development Goals, The Un Global Compact, And The Common Good (John W. Houck Notre Da
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For Business To Flourish, Society Must Flourish. In Today'S Global Economy, Business Serves The Common Good Not Only By Producing Goods And Services But Also By Reaching Out To The Many Who Are Not Even In The Market Because They Lack Marketable Skills And The Resources To Acquire Them. Sustainable Development: The Un Millennium Development Goals, The Un Global Compact, And The Common Good Contains Twentytwo Essays That Document The Work Of Western Companies, Working Through The Un Global Compact And Its Principles Of Responsible Investment And The Principles For Responsible Management Education, To Shape More Peaceful And Just Societies. Seven Case Studies By Leading Businesses And Privatepublic Partnershipsincluding Microsoft, Merck, Sumitomo Chemical, Nestl, Cocacola, Novartis, And Levi Straussoutline Their Projects, Especially Those Advancing The Mdgs (Millennium Development Goals) Designed To Alleviate Dire Poverty. Twelve Chapters Reflect On Some Of The Conceptual Issues Involved With The Mdgs, And The Three Concluding Essays Examine The Future Of The Un Global Compact, Of The Millennium Development Goals, And Of The Role Of Business Enterprise In Society.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Sustainable Development: The UN Millennium Development Goals, the UN Global Compact, and the Common Good'? A: The book focuses on the intersection of business and social responsibility, particularly how businesses can contribute to the common good through the UN Millennium Development Goals and the UN Global Compact.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Williams C.S.C., Oliver F.
- Q: What type of essays does this book contain? A: It contains twenty-two essays and seven case studies from leading businesses and partnerships that demonstrate their efforts in promoting sustainable development and alleviating poverty.
- Q: What are some of the companies featured in the case studies? A: Highlighted companies include Microsoft, Merck, Sumitomo Chemical, Nestlé, Coca-Cola, Novartis, and Levi Strauss.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on September 10, 2008.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 421 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for those interested in business ethics? A: Yes, the book is categorized under Ethics and is especially relevant for readers interested in business ethics and corporate social responsibility.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the First Edition.
- Q: Are there any conceptual discussions in this book? A: Yes, there are twelve chapters that reflect on conceptual issues related to the Millennium Development Goals.