Book Archives - B Academics The Global B Corp Academic Community Wed, 31 Jul 2024 15:30:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://bacademics.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Book Archives - B Academics 32 32 Sustainable Universities and Colleges: Sustainability Advances in Institutions of Higher Education https://bacademics.org/resources/book/sustainable-universities-and-colleges-sustainability-advances-in-institutions-of-higher-education/ Wed, 31 Jul 2024 15:30:23 +0000 https://bacademics.org/?post_type=resources&p=6134 This book offers a collection of decision-making and organizational models aimed at advancing sustainability in higher education. International contributors showcase how universities and colleges have strived to promote sustainability within […]

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]]> Better Business: How the B Corp Movement is Remaking Capitalism https://bacademics.org/resources/book/better-business-how-the-b-corp-movement-is-remaking-capitalism/ Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://bacademics.org/resources/%resource_category%/better-business-how-the-b-corp-movement-is-remaking-capitalism/ In a capitalist society, businesses hold significant sway. They can either skew the system in favor of a select few, resulting in adverse consequences for everyone, or they can steer […]

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]]> Ethical Capitalism: Shibusawa Eiichi and Business Leadership in Global Perspective. https://bacademics.org/resources/book/ethical-capitalism-shibusawa-eiichi-and-business-leadership-in-global-perspective/ Wed, 01 Mar 2017 16:13:00 +0000 https://bacademics.org/?post_type=resources&p=3687 Mr. Eiichi Shibusawa, who founded more than 500 enterprises, firmly believed that companies are intrinsically connected to society. “Ethical Capitalism” is a collection of essays that delves into the philosophy, […]

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]]> Accountability and the Reform of Legal Corruption https://bacademics.org/resources/book/accountability-and-the-reform-of-legal-corruption/ Sun, 01 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://bacademics.org/resources/%resource_category%/accountability-and-the-reform-of-legal-corruption/ The book “Legal but Corrupt: A New Perspective on Public Ethics” provides a fresh and thought-provoking outlook on issues related to public ethics and corruption. It challenges traditional notions of […]

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]]> Benefit Corporations: Reimagining Corporate Responsibility https://bacademics.org/resources/book/benefit-corporations-reimagining-corporate-responsibility/ Sun, 01 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://bacademics.org/resources/%resource_category%/benefit-corporations-reimagining-corporate-responsibility/ The aftermath of the Great Recession led to a reevaluation of economic institutions in the United States, giving rise to three significant movements. First, the emergence of benefit corporations emphasized […]

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]]> Reconciling Corporate Social Responsibility and Profitability: Guidelines for the Conscientious Manager https://bacademics.org/resources/book/reconciling-corporate-social-responsibility-and-profitability-guidelines-for-the-conscientious-manager/ Tue, 20 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://bacademics.org/resources/%resource_category%/reconciling-corporate-social-responsibility-and-profitability-guidelines-for-the-conscientious-manager/ Philanthropy is a pervasive force, with $330 billion contributed in the US in 2013 alone. While often seen as inherently positive, it’s important to recognize that philanthropy is an expression […]

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]]> Problem Solving with the Private Sector: A Public Solutions Handbook https://bacademics.org/resources/book/problem-solving-with-the-private-sector-a-public-solutions-handbook/ Fri, 01 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://bacademics.org/resources/%resource_category%/problem-solving-with-the-private-sector-a-public-solutions-handbook/ Each chapter delves into key aspects of government functions, including job training, economic development, regulation, and finance and innovation. It offers a practical and applied approach to each traditional governmental […]

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]]> Policy Impediments to Social Investments by Australian Businesses https://bacademics.org/resources/book/policy-impediments-to-social-investments-by-australian-businesses/ Fri, 01 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://bacademics.org/resources/%resource_category%/policy-impediments-to-social-investments-by-australian-businesses/ The concept of ‘social investment’ in Australia has often been employed broadly by businesses to encompass various philanthropic contributions to society. These contributions may be integrated into corporate social responsibility […]

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]]> The Public Good in the Accountability of Businesses: The Functions and Uses of Benefit Corporations. https://bacademics.org/resources/book/the-public-good-in-the-accountability-of-businesses-the-functions-and-uses-of-benefit-corporations-2/ Fri, 01 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://bacademics.org/resources/%resource_category%/the-public-good-in-the-accountability-of-businesses-the-functions-and-uses-of-benefit-corporations-2/ This book provides potential resolutions for intricate challenges concerning government-business collaborations across various contexts, serving as a valuable resource for individuals studying public management, public administration, and public policy, both […]

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]]> The B Corp Handbook https://bacademics.org/resources/book/the-b-corp-handbook/ Mon, 13 Oct 2014 16:14:00 +0000 https://bacademics.org/?post_type=resources&p=3703 The B Corp Handbook is a teaching resource highlighting interviews, best practices, and case studies of companies committed to building better businesses, for their workers, their communities and the environment.Educators […]

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