Hodges' Model: Welcome to the QUAD: B-corp: A new dawn for capitalism?

Hodges' model is a conceptual framework to support reflection and critical thinking. Situated, the model can help integrate all disciplines (academic and professional). Amid news items, are posts that illustrate the scope and application of the model. A bibliography and A4 template are provided in the sidebar. Welcome to the QUAD ...

Saturday, June 27, 2020

B-corp: A new dawn for capitalism?

individual
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INTERPERSONAL : SCIENCES
humanistic ----------------------------------------------- mechanistic
SOCIOLOGY : POLITICAL
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group - population

individual purpose, goals

[ corporate [entity] purpose - goals? ]


environment

social

society

public good


"In 2006 they launched this new legal structure, dubbed a "Benefit Corporation" - or "B-corp" - with the authorisation of the Delaware courts, creating a legal framework for companies that requires managers to not just chase financial metrics (for shareholders) but environmental and social goals too." p.2.



My source:
Tett, G. Capitalism - a new dawn? FTWeekend, Life&Arts, 7-8 September 2019, pp.1-2.