Peace, Business, and Democracy: Corporate Responsibility in Peace and Governance (Business and Peacebuilding)

This research volume explores the intricate relationship between business, peace, and democracy, focusing on the critical role businesses play in influencing these processes.It explores why and how businesses can contribute to peace- and democracy-building, examining their potential both as benefactors providing essential services and as beneficiaries exploiting local fragility.The book offers a unique management perspective on these complex, long-term processes, challenging traditional views on business responsibility.Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the positive and negative spillovers of business activities on peace and democracy.The book takes a pragmatist approach to theory building, linking core management concepts with real-world applications.It delves into the ethical and practical foundations of business responsibilities and assesses new ways of thinking about corporate social responsibility (CSR), Business for Peace (B4P), and Business and Human Rights (BHR)