Stephanie Creary, Wharton Assistant Professor of Management, talks about the idea that firms and boards are experiencing a sense of permission and pressure from external groups, including investors, the public, and their own employees, to engage in social issues and respond.
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How Should Companies Respond to Social Issues? Wharton Professor Weighs In
Stephanie Creary talks to Dan Loney about how companies are expected to address social issues in today's world
May 4, 2022
• 13 min listen
Updated: May 5, 2022
Stephanie Creary talks to Dan Loney about how companies are expected to address social issues in today's world
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