Witold Henisz

Why Companies Must Manage Environmental, Social and Governance Risks

Companies are increasingly paying attention to environmental, social and governance risks, as these can affect the bottom line.

How Strong Stakeholder Bonds Can Help Firms Avoid a Crisis

Oct 20, 2016
Management
Global Focus
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The best way to handle a crisis is to avoid it. To do that, companies must invest the time in building relationships with stakeholders.

How Emerging Multinationals Are Embracing Social Responsibility

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is increasingly expected and demanded of Western companies. Emerging multinationals are jumping on the bandwagon, too -- although not always willingly.

‘Corporate Diplomacy’: Why Firms Need to Build Ties with External Stakeholders

May 05, 2014
Management
North America
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In his new book, Wharton management professor Witold Henisz advises senior managers to build the capability to strategically develop their most important relationships — before it’s too late.

Aluminum Giant Alcoa’s Costly Lesson on the Pitfalls of Corruption

Mar 27, 2014
Public Policy
Arabic, Middle East & Africa, North America

In January, U.S. aluminum manufacturer Alcoa agreed to a $384 million settlement with U.S. authorities in response to bribery charges. What steps can multinational companies take to avoid payoffs but[…]

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Why Companies Must Manage Environmental, Social and Governance Risks

How Strong Stakeholder Bonds Can Help Firms Avoid a Crisis

How Emerging Multinationals Are Embracing Social Responsibility

‘Corporate Diplomacy’: Why Firms Need to Build Ties with External Stakeholders

Aluminum Giant Alcoa’s Costly Lesson on the Pitfalls of Corruption