Research Catalog

Title

Social responsibilities of the businessman / Howard R. Bowen, with a commentary by F. Ernest Johnson.

Author

Bowen, Howard R. (Howard Rothmann), 1908-1989.

Publication

New York, Harper [1953]

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Details

Additional Authors

Johnson, F. Ernest, 1884-1969

Description

xii, 276 pages; 22 cm

Series Statement

Series on ethics and economic life

Uniform Title

Ethics and economics of society.

Subject

• Industries > Social aspects
• Social responsibility of business
• Social responsibility of business
• Industries > Social aspects
• Soziale Verantwortung
• Unternehmer

Bibliography (note)

• Bibliography: p. 261-270.

Contents

Part I : 1. Introduction -- 2. Economic Goals -- 3. Social responsibilities and laissez faire -- 4. Social aspects of business decisions in present-day capitalism -- 5. Protestant views of the social responsibilities of businessmen -- 6. The businessman's conception of his social responsibilities -- 7. The businessman's view of his specific responsibilities -- 8. Why are businessmen concerned about their social responsibilities? -- 9. Why are businessmen concerned about their social responsibilities? (continued) -- 10. The doctrine of social responsibility: some criticisms -- 11. The laws and the doctrine of social responsibility -- 12. Toward increasing the effectiveness of social responsibility in business decisions -- 13. Proposals: changes in business organization and practice -- 14. Proposals: the industry council plan -- 15. Other proposals -- 16. Ethical issues relating to the distribution of income -- 17. Other ethical issues facing businessmen.

LCCN

53005434

OCLC

• ocm00229633
• 229633
• SCSB-580653

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library