Leading Business in a Complex World

1.5 credits · Fuqua School of Business

Traditionally, managers of for-profit firms were supposed to focus on maximizing the long-run value of the firm, leaving it to governments and the non-profit sector to deal with externalities, redistribution, and any other societal objectives. However, employees, customers, and investors are increasingly calling upon business leaders to consider a broader purpose beyond shareholder value. This has led to a re-examination of the role of business in society. You need to be prepared for a world where firms will be pressed to reach beyond shareholder value. This course is designed to help you as a manager evaluate how you might respond to issues that transcend the traditional role of the firm. This course is for Daytime MBA and Accelerated Daytime MBA students.