Business, Government and Society

3 units

All firms operate within competitive and institutional landscapes that are shaped and framed by government. However, firms have the power to help shape the role of government through non-market strategy, both to protect their own interests and to help improve the efficacy of the public-private partnership. Furthermore, managers must navigate the complex intersection between business objectives and the values, norms, and expectations of the societies in which they operate. This course harnesses Olin's unique partnership with the Brookings Institution to access high-level experts from agencies and institutions in the federal government only found in the capital area. We will focus on how a better understanding of the mindset, objectives, and operations of these institutions can help managers better shape strategy and activities at the intersection of the public and private sectors.