Despite its remarkable rise in popularity, stakeholder theory continues to be criticized for a dearth of empirical studies as well as ambiguity in the underlying theory. Several scholars have argued that resource dependence theory provides a useful lens through which to view firm-stakeholder...

Intro -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1: Managing for Stakeholders -- Chapter 2: Business in the Twenty-first Century -- Chapter 3: The Basic Framework -- Chapter 4: Stakeholders, Purpose, and Values -- Chapter 5: Everyday Strategies for Creating Value for...