EAN: 9783030708016

PRACTICAL WISDOM FOR SUSTAINABLE ORGANIZATIONS ...

This open access book examines a particular factor in the enduring international success of
German companies. Beyond industrial specialization  peaceful labor relations  local financial
markets and the miracle of the Mittelstand  it focuses on a characteristic aspect of governance
within the German economy: The Chambers of commerce and industry. Important characteristics of
the Chamber system are emphasized - including obligatory membership for firms as well as
participatory rules of their self-administration. In turn  the book examines the institution's
self-governance  its services  and its mission regarding the general representation of
interests. Moreover  the book also identifies the advancement of the dual system of
professional education as a central element of the Chamber system. Following an introduction
about how the Chamber system works  interviews  case studies and historical explanations help
to exemplify the true spirit inherent to this form of representation. In particular  they
reveal the essence of how the Chambers contribute to the global success of German companies and
foster their corporate responsibility in a practical way. Given its scope  the book will be of
particular interest to professionals  policymakers and researchers concerned with how
institutional organization can support commerce and industry for the public good. The book was
developed in collaboration with Laura Sasse and the Practical Wisdom Society.

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