Routledge People and Profits? - Social and Financial Research

Can a company effectively balance its social responsibilities with its financial goals? This book explores the relationship between a firm's social performance and its financial results. It addresses the fundamental question of whether businesses can attend to both people and profits simultaneously while conducting operations. This work provides a comprehensive portrait of existing research literature by assembling a compendium of 95 empirical studies published since 1972. It is designed to serve both researchers and practitioners by offering a broad overview of the field. Readers gain access to a systematic database that details the content of each individual study, making it a valuable resource for anyone studying management and organizational performance. Through this collection, the authors offer a deep look into how social and financial outcomes relate in a modern business environment.