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Shareholder activism
One of the most surprising aspects of 21st-century capitalism is the emergence of shareholders who are concerned about corporate behavior and accountability. This program investigates that trend, assembling a collection of researchers and business leaders who share valuable insights into shareholder...
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| Format: | Electronic Video |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Films Media Group,
[2007]
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| Series: | Ethical markets : growing the green economy.
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Streaming video (Wentworth users only) |
| Summary: | One of the most surprising aspects of 21st-century capitalism is the emergence of shareholders who are concerned about corporate behavior and accountability. This program investigates that trend, assembling a collection of researchers and business leaders who share valuable insights into shareholder activism. Alisa Gravitz, executive director of Co-op America, and Linda Crompton, CEO of the Investor Responsibility Research Center, recount past and ongoing examples of divestment-driven political change. California State Treasurer Phil Angelides discusses the investment strategy of the Green Wave Initiative, while Roberta Karp, Senior VP of Liz Claiborne, describes shareholder involvement in factory monitoring policies. |
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| Item Description: | Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on May 23, 2007. Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. |
| Physical Description: | 1 streaming video file (28 min.) : sound, color, digital file. |
| Format: | Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: | 10 & up. |
| Access: | Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |
| Language: | Closed-captioned. |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Title from distributor's description. |