Accountable

By Michael O'Leary, Warren Valdmanis,

Book cover of Accountable: The Rise of Citizen Capitalism

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"Uses a combination of great stories and thoughtful analysis to suggest that we must find a way to change the purpose of our corporations if we are to build a society that works for all of us.
Rebecca M. Henderson, John & Natty McArthur University Professor at Harvard University

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1 author picked Accountable as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Accountable is a highly researched book filled with case studies and interesting stats to help make the author's case ā€“ that Capitalism needs some adjustments. It's especially important for people who don't fully buy into the modern rhetoric and abundant lip service of large companies regarding their "good doing" and self-stated "care" for communities, employees, and stakeholders. It grants an eye-opening perspective regarding the real motivations of business leaders and the incredible power their corporations wield. The many case studies of large and global companies convincingly demonstrate the danger we all face if that power is left unchecked and itsā€¦

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