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More and more, business schools want to show they’re making a positive impact on society. But how should they measure it?

Written by Andrew Gaudes, Professor in Entrepreneurship and Former Dean, Goodman School of Business, Brock University

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Back in 1970, the economist Milton Friedman famously argued that businesses have a single responsibility: to increase profit. For decades, the so-called “Friedman doctrine” amounted to dogma in certain circles, including at many business schools.

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More and more, business schools want to show they’re making a positive impact on society. But how should they measure it?

Intium scales for the future with an in-house engineering model

From fake medicines to watches, counterfeits are everywhere and getting harder to catch

‘Mum and dad investors’ are pulling back. What will that mean for NZ’s housing market?

Negative gearing tax breaks could finally be tightened in the May budget. What options are on the table?

Competitive Intelligence: Why Real-Time Tracking Is a Game-Changer

Why the world’s banks are so worried about Anthropic’s latest AI model

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Australia is experiencing a clean energy revolution as commercial and domestic landlords turn rooftops into revenue

How Do Marketers Overcome Challenges in Promoting Services to Seniors?

Intergenerational reports ought to do more than scare us — they ought to spark action

why these budget numbers will get worse

PayNuts Unveils Expanded Integrated Solutions and Refreshed Brand to Support Australian SMEs

BizCover Brings Australia’s First AI-Based Insurance Quotes to ChatGPT

VistaPrint Research Reveals Australian Small Businesses Face a Succession Cliff

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