Dear Colleagues,
I'd like to announce my most recent book, released today, "Cliques and
Capitalism: A Modern Networked Theory of the Firm". It is out in time to add to
your holiday reading list! Below, are a publisher's description of the book and
three reviews.
Also, you may see a list of all my books at:
http://www.amazon.com/Deborah-E.-De-Lange/e/B004206YYA
Cliques and Capitalism: A Modern Networked Theory of the Firm
De Lange suggests a new contextually linked building block model to develop
theories of the firm in the field of strategy and organizations. Using this
approach, she proposes two models: one that is a realistic American version and
another that is a futuristic sustainable model. Both are new networked models
that integrate current theories; a review of international corporate governance
supports the sustainable firm that solves problems of the current one. Through
a
revised theoretical lens, the book answers a provocative question surrounding
modern corporate America: Who wields the power? In this investigative look at
the institutional mechanisms behind who is truly running the show, Cliques and
Capitalism seeks to not only explain why the current corporate system fails to
function well, but also offers solutions for improved corporate governance
through a new sustainable model.
Reviews:
"The financial crisis has brought about a great deal of reflection, about the
efficiency of markets, the effectiveness of governments in smoothing economic
cycles, and the ability and willingness of profit-oriented actors to police
themselves. Cliques and Capitalism contributes to this reflection by
thoughtfully critiquing the American model of corporate governance: Did it
contribute to the crisis? Has it outlived its usefulness? Is the worst yet to
come? de Lange suggests yes, yes, and perhaps yes. Drawing on theory and a
variety of practices from around the world, she also proposes a 'sustainable'
model of corporate governance that might avert future problems. But can we get
from here to there?" --Olav Sorenson, professor, Yale School of Management
"'Too big to fail' became the mantra of the recent financial crises on Wall
Street. But de Lange's analysis in this book shows that the problems go much
deeper. Using support from a variety of academic theories, and grounding her
work in the practical realities of toady's model of the firm, she points out
that American capitalism has systemic problems that won't go away easily. She
is not afraid to gore some sacred cows, most notably that the democratization
of markets is a myth as real power is held by what she calls a `stock market
bureaucracy.' And she is not afraid to offer solutions to this problem by
outlining a sustainable model of the firm that is stakeholder and network
oriented. This book is a valuable contribution for those that care about an
American capitalism that is sustainable for the long term." --Andrew J.
Hoffman, Holcim (US) Professor of Sustainable Enterprise, University of
Michigan
"This book represents a masterful weaving together of theory and practice,
international management and strategic management, corporate governance,
network analysis and sustainability, as well as case studies. Readers -
researchers, students, and practitioners - interested in understanding the
modern corporation will love this book. The author's international management
experience and academic background bring a unique and timely perspective on the
strengths and weaknesses of large corporations and how to make them work better
for all stakeholders."--Avner Ben-Ner, professor, Center for Human Resources
and Labor Studies, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota and
affiliated professor, University of Minnesota Law School
If you read it, I would love to receive your thoughts and comments by email:
ddelange@mun.ca.
Happy holidays!
Dr. Deborah de Lange
Assistant Professor of International Business
Faculty of Business Administration
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Email:
ddelange@mun.ca
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