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<p>A new brand of entrepreneurs has arrived on the business scene, carrying with them a whole new set of values. They possess a sense of mission – to be socially responsible, protect the planet, and do the right thing for all of their stakeholders. Rather than focus exclusively on financial gain, they aim to achieve a balance between profits and one or more causes of their choosing. In fact, they view for-profit entrepreneurship as a vehicle for social change. The authors call these pioneers "values-centered" entrepreneurs.</p> <p>Some of the values-centered entrepreneurs have been around a few decades. In recent years, however, the numbers have proliferated and the nascent movement has started to make a true impact. These entrepreneurs’ approach to management questions our basic assumptions about how businesses should be run and what their role should be in society.</p> <p>Several of these entrepreneurs have attained high visibility. Yvon Chouinard of sportswear manufacturer Patagoina has been a role model for integrating environmental protection to every aspect of Patagonia’s business operation. Howard Schultz of Starbucks has been able to build one of the strongest brands in the
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- Author
- David Y. Choi and Edmund R. Gray
- Publisher
- ROUTLEDGE TAYLOR & FRANCIS GROUP
- Published
- 2011
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781135840853
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Business, Computer Science, Management
- Rating
- 3.33 / 5 (3 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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