Multinationals in their communities: A social capital approach to corporate citizenship projects

Ian W. Jones, Michael G. Pollitt, David Bek

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    Abstract

    Multinationals can impact significantly on the quality of social relations within their communities, partly through corporate citizenship projects. This book analyzes the nature and effectiveness of these projects, using theoretical and empirical insights of recent literature. It demonstrates how MNCs can build communities in developing countries.

    Original languageEnglish
    Place of PublicationLondon
    PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
    Number of pages359
    ISBN (Electronic)978-0-230-21105-6
    ISBN (Print)978-0-230-54568-7, 978-1-349-36107-6
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 16 May 2007

    Keywords

    • capital
    • corporate citizen
    • corporate citizenship
    • developing countries
    • Engagement
    • learning
    • social capital

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Economics, Econometrics and Finance(all)
    • Business, Management and Accounting(all)

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