MACMILLAN Business and Society in the Middle East: Exploring Responsible Business Practice (Palgrave Studies in Governance, Leadership and Responsibility)

This book discusses the unique relationship between societies and businesses in the Mediterranean region, with contributions from public figures and academics from Middle Eastern and Arab societies, as well as from North America and Europe. This blend of expertise and knowledge focuses on common business practices and their effect on society in Mediterranean countries, and aims to create a bridge between the two. Considering the cultural, social, political, legal and economic impacts and variety, Business and Society in the Middle East is a contemporary and authentic view of how local and traditional aspects of society dictate diversity and homogeneity within businesses.  From the Back Cover Bridging business and modern Mediterranean practices, this book combines cutting edge contributions from both academics and practitioners. The Middle East is experiencing unprecedented challenges and it is in this context that the business community can play a game-changing role, turning these challenges into opportunities by factoring in dimensions that are attuned to the needs of their environment and those of their stakeholders.  Business and Society in the Middle Eastexplores social strategies for redefining CSR to create sustainable, responsible business. About the Author Nehme Azoury is a Professor and Deputy-President for Research at the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik – USEK. Former Dean of the Faculty of Business, he lectures in the fields of marketing, strategy and Corporate Governance in several reputed universities namely, The Georges Washington University, which presented him with an appreciation award and Université Panthéon-Assas (Paris II). As part of his research activities, he has to his credit several publications in internationally renowned scientific journals. To promote research in the Arab world, he is founder and editor of "The Arab Economic & Business Journal". He also serves as a scientific collaborator at HEC Liège. Beyond his academic and administrative activities, Nehme Azoury is currently Managing-partner at Widein, a consulting firm headquartered in Beirut.