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Author Buckley, Graeme J.

Title The promotion of sustainable enterprises / Graeme Buckley, José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, Michael Henriques
Published Geneva : ILO, 2009

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Description xxxi, 258 pages : charts ; 24 cm
Contents Introduction -- Evolving and contemporary approaches to enterprise development -- Creating opportunity for sustainable enterprise: basic conditions -- Creating wealth and decent work through competitive enterprises and nations -- The regulatory and legal environment: issues and policies -- Sustainable integration of markets through trade and value chains -- The role of enterprise in society -- Financial and physical infrastructure and services -- Human resources: investing in people -- Social partners, social dialogue and tripartism -- Conclusions
Summary On the basis of a decent work perspective, this report places particular emphasis on how to strengthen the contribution of enterprises to productive and equitable economic and employment growth. It includes a review of contemporary thinking, experiences and emerging good practices in the promotion of enterprises, illustrating how trends and paradigms have evolved in recent times. Emphasis is placed on the need to foster competitive markets and a business environment which facilitates growth along and across value chains, and this is placed in the context of globalization and trade
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Social responsibility of business.
Free enterprise -- Social aspects.
Sustainable development -- Social aspects.
Sustainable development -- Economic aspects.
Industrial relations.
Labor laws and legislation.
Human capital.
Job creation.
Author Salazar X., José Manuel (Salazar Xirinachs)
Henriques, Michael.
International Labour Office.
ISBN 9789221212003
9221212009