Alfalfa's, Inc., a chain of natural food stores, donates 24 percent of its profits to local charities. Esprit packages with recycled materials and allows employees to volunteer on company time. Ben & Jerry's Homemade, Inc., consistently buys products from family-owned farms, instead of conglomerates. These companies represent businesses that are becoming more environmentally and socially responsible.
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In an attempt to describe and promote the movement toward "caring capitalism," which incorporates commitments to employees, customers, and the community with bottom-line profitability, the authors profile 12 successful enterprises, including Esprit and Ben & Jerry's Homemade, Inc. Each portrait is based on interviews with each company's founder(s) and includes their visions, principles, and some examples of practical applications. While not particularly well written, these profiles are generally heartwarming and interesting in terms of the philosophies of the various corporations. More detailed information as well as more specific analysis would have been helpful. Still, the final chapter, "Lessons of Conscientious Leadership," does reflect on some broader considerations. Recommended for larger business collections.
- Elizabeth McKenty, Foundation Ctr., New York
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
- Elizabeth McKenty, Foundation Ctr., New York
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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"Companies With A Conscience should be read by every CEO (and concerned citizen) in this country." -- Peter Mathiessen, Pulitzer Prize-winning author
"Companies With A Conscience" is a book that's right for our times." -- Barry R. Weingast, Senior Fellow, Hoover Institute
"If you want to turn your business into a socially responsible one, it's just what you're looking for." -- The Wall Street Journal --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
"Companies With A Conscience" is a book that's right for our times." -- Barry R. Weingast, Senior Fellow, Hoover Institute
"If you want to turn your business into a socially responsible one, it's just what you're looking for." -- The Wall Street Journal --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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What an inspiration!,
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This review is from: Companies With a Conscience: Intimate Portraits of Twelve Firms That Make a Difference (Paperback)
I just read this book for a course I'm taking, and while it is a little outdated it is the best look at "socially responsible" business people that I have been able to find. I would like to find out what these companies are up to today and hope the authors have an update in mind.
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Entertaining and Perceptive,
By Simon Burke (Missouri) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Companies with a Conscience: Intimate Portraits of Twelve Firms That Make a DIfference, Third Edition (Paperback)
Finally! An entertaining and perceptive book about socially responsible companies that clearly shows how some of the best in the business are combining ethics and profitability over the long haul. The chapters on Ben & Jerry's, Patagonia and Celestial Seasonings reveal insight that I have not seen elsewhere - largely because of the insider's perspective that the authors gained from studying these firms so closely for over 10 years. But the chapters on lesser-known enterprises like ShoreBank, Sunrise Medical and America Works may be the real gems, detailing the various ways they are really improving their customers' lives while functioning successfully under the constraints of a for-profit world. (Of course, as a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs, I am obviously partial to the chapter that describes how community minded the team is!) This is truly a great read, and will definitely prove valuable to anyone who would like to imbue their business with the kind of values that are all too rare today.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Just What I Needed,
By Peter J. (Los Angeles CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Companies with a Conscience: Intimate Portraits of Twelve Firms That Make a DIfference, Third Edition (Paperback)
A terrific little book that's inspiring and entertaining for both employers and employees. I'm glad to know it's ending up on the required reading lists of so many business schools. As someone who runs a fairly large company, I found the chapter on "The 13 Lessons of Conscientious Leadership" a great addition to my "managerial toolbox ".
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