Read the following six articles in the following order and critically evaluate the major arguments of the
Question:
Read the following six articles in the following order and critically evaluate the major arguments of the authors in your answers
O'Toole, J., & Vogel, D. (2011). Two and a half cheers for conscious capitalism. California Management Review, 53(3), 60-76.
Mackey, J. (2011). What conscious capitalism really is: A response to James O'Toole and David Vogel's "Two and a half cheers for conscious capitalism." California Management Review, 53(3), 83-90.
Sisodia, R. S. (2011). Conscious capitalism: A better way to win: A response to James O'Toole and David Vogel's "Two and a half cheers for conscious capitalism." California Management Review, 53(3), 98-108.
Hanson, K. O. (2011). The Long History of Conscious Capitalism: A response to James O'Toole and David Vogel's "Two and a half cheers for conscious capitalism." California Management Review, 53(3), 77-82.
Strong, M. (2011). What are the Limits to Conscious Capitalism? A Response to James O'Toole and David Vogel's "Two and a Half Cheers for Conscious Capitalism." California Management Review, 53(3), 109-117.
Wang, C. (2013). Conscious capitalism firms: Do they behave as their proponents say? California Management Review, 55(3), 60-86.
As aforementioned, you are expected to incorporate your thoughts, insights, and criticisms regarding conscious capitalism in your answersr. Following are just guiding questions that help
What is conscious capitalism? How did Mackey and Sisodia define it?
What is the meaning of "conscious in conscious capitalism"?
What are the four pillars of conscious capitalism according to Mackey and Sisodia?
What are the major criticisms against conscious capitalism suggested by O'Toole and Vogel?
What do you think of conscious capitalism as a business philosophy? To what extent do you buy in the ideas of conscious capitalism?
To what extent do you think that it is realistic to take care of all stakeholders and to treat them "as an integrated whole"?
How would you respond to the statement that "business must view people not as resources but as sources"?
In your opinions, what would be the most challenging and rewarding aspects of running a conscious business? In other words, what would be the most difficult aspects of practicing conscious capitalism in your future business?
How would you define success as a conscious capitalist? Is your organization successful in the way you have defined it?