Abstract
This theoretical/conceptual/philosophical study critiques the notion embedded in the extant Theory of the Firm that society benefits when firms collectively pursue profit-maximization as their sole objective. The aim is to present a philosophical basis for treating peace as an essential pursuit of the firm and to propose that the true objectives of a business may be better served by directing resources towards greater peace, with growth and profit targeted as enablers insofar as such pursuits foster and do not threaten peace.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Corporate Responsibility Research Conference CRRC 2019 |
| Subtitle of host publication | Rethinking Value Creation for Sustainability |
| Publisher | Tampere University |
| Pages | 48-49 |
| Publication status | Published - 2019 |
| MoE publication type | Not Eligible |
| Event | Corporate Responsibility Research Conference - Hotel Rosendahl, Tampere, Finland Duration: 11 Sept 2019 → 13 Sept 2019 |
Conference
| Conference | Corporate Responsibility Research Conference |
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| Abbreviated title | CRRC |
| Country/Territory | Finland |
| City | Tampere |
| Period | 11/09/2019 → 13/09/2019 |