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Corporate Governance
Do we need corporate purpose to improve corporate governance?
Jordi Canals
In recent years, the debate over purpose has reemerged and gained traction. Is a clear sense of purpose what's needed to make companies more effective
and
socially responsible? Here are three discussions that may lead us closer to the answer.
Having a clear purpose drives performance
Claudine Gartenberg
A corporate purpose beyond profit maximization is associated with better firm performance
under certain conditions
, according to recent research by Wharton professor Claudine Gartenberg.
Can boards afford purpose and sustainability during the pandemic?
Fabrizio Ferraro
While in crisis mode, some may doubt that companies can continue to focus on improving their environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. But there's good reason to believe that ESG is an astute indicator of corporate resilience.
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Latest IESE documents
How Businesses Can Take On Global Issues Without Being Fake
John Almandoz
Corporate Governance Insights #20: Corporate Governance and Corporate Purpose
Payout Policy at eBay Inc.
Stefano Sacchetto; Carles Vergara
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