Abstract
Much of the business literature suggests that firm performance should be measured in financial terms, based on the notion that the primary obligation of a corporation is to provide high shareholder returns. An alternative literature is emerging in which scholars identify the many weaknesses associated with shareholder primacy, and offer alternative performance measures that are focused on a broader set of stakeholders. One such publication was provided to high-‐level executives in large companies. The executives were then given the opportunity to critique the paper and to discuss the extent to which their firms are engaging in the types of performance measurement activities contained therein. This proposal is a direct response to the call by SMS leaders to engage practitioners in useful dialogues within our Society.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-16-2015
Recommended Citation
Wicks, Andrew C., and Jeffrey S. Harrison. "A Practitioner Critique of a Conceptual Paper on Measuring Value and Performance." Stakeholder Management & Stakeholder Responsibilities EJournal 4, no. 17 (2015): 1-21.
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