The Role of the Corporation in Fostering Sustainable Peace

48 Pages Posted: 14 Mar 2002

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Cindy A. Schipani

University of Michigan, Stephen M. Ross School of Business

Timothy L. Fort

University of Michigan at Ann Arbor - Stephen M. Ross School of Business ; Indiana University - Kelley School of Business - Department of Business Law

Abstract

This Article demonstrates that there is a plausible, conceptual relationship among corporate governance, business ethics, and sustainable peace. First, the Authors begin by outlining the benefits of and protests against globalization and the reciprocal benefits between geopolitical entities and economic activity. The Article then details specific historical events that foreshadow patterns in the relationship between business and sustainable peace. In looking more closely at those patterns, the Authors argue that through economic progress and mitigation of rivalries in the workplace, multinational corporations can contribute to sustainable peace. Thus, if this argument is correct, the stakes increase dramatically for corporations to consider these issues in their governance practices and for governments to create legislative frameworks to encourage such responsible practices. The Authors propose that incorporating attributes of peaceful societies with current successful corporate governance regimes will help to achieve both economic progress and social harmony. The Article concludes that the future will offer increasingly precise corporate models that contribute to the reduction of bloodshed.

Keywords: corporate governance, business ethics, corporate social responsibility, peace

Suggested Citation

Schipani, Cindy A. and Fort, Timothy L., The Role of the Corporation in Fostering Sustainable Peace. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=303316 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.303316

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Timothy L. Fort

University of Michigan at Ann Arbor - Stephen M. Ross School of Business ( email )

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Indiana University - Kelley School of Business - Department of Business Law ( email )

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