Corporate Social Responsibility

SuperCorp Summary of Key Points

SuperCorp by Rosabeth Moss Kanter explores how a new breed of companies, known as vanguard companies, achieve exceptional performance and make significant contributions to society by integrating social goals with business strategy. Kanter provides detailed case studies of companies like IBM and Procter & Gamble, illustrating how they innovate, generate profits, and grow by fostering a culture that embraces social responsibility alongside traditional business objectives. The book highlights the importance of visionary leadership, a collaborative and innovative workforce, and a commitment to core values in building a successful, sustainable business in today’s global economy.

A Better World, Inc. Summary of Key Points

A Better World, Inc.: How Companies Profit by Solving Global Problems…Where Governments Cannot by Alice Korngold explores the capabilities of businesses in addressing social and environmental challenges. Korngold argues that businesses, more than any other institutions, have the resources, expertise, and global reach to solve pressing global problems. The book showcases examples of companies that succeed financially by creating solutions for issues like poverty, disease, and climate change, all while exerting a positive influence on the world.