VideoCorporate Political Responsibility Taskforce

Corporate Political Responsibility: From Theory to Action

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Companies have become increasingly powerful political players in recent decades, using their political clout to influence public policy on social, economic and environmental issues – often behind closed doors and too often, in ways that undermine the public interest. In his new book, Corporate Political Responsibility, Tom Lyon and a series of leading scholars of corporate political responsibility seek to create a new norm for responsible political behaviour by corporations. During this virtual event, contributors will discuss both this book and the path forward for researchers, activists, business leaders, and citizens who seek a future in which corporate political influence is transparent, accountable and responsible.

Panelists:

Tom Lyon, Dow Professor of Sustainable Science, Technology and Commerce at the University of Michigan, Erb Institute Faculty Director

Bruce Freed, President and Co-Founder, Center for Political Accountability

Steven Rothstein, Managing Director, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets

Moderator:

Elizabeth Doty, Director, Corporate Political Responsibility Taskforce at the University of Michigan

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BookHarvard University Press

Mancur Olson’s classic work explains why individuals often fail to organize effectively around shared interests, even when collective action would benefit all. His “free rider” problem and distinction between small and large groups reshape understanding of labor unions, corporations, and political coalitions. Olson’s framework underlies modern theories of governance, lobbying, and institutional design—key foundations for Corporate Political Responsibility. 

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ArticleMIT Sloan

Presents a framework for when companies should present forceful or tempered political positions based on their publicly stated values and materiality.

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Website

The Long-Term Stock Exchange (LTSE) listing standards include expectations that companies will take responsibility for long-term decision-making across strategy, governance, executive compensation, stakeholder engagement, and investor relations. These standards are designed to help businesses build sustainable value over time for all stakeholders, rather than focusing on short-term gains, allowing investors to better assess long-term capital investments.

 

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ReportSaylor Academy

This textbook section introduces major corporate and agency public-relations subfunctions: issues management, media and community relations, CSR and philanthropy, investor relations, marketing communications, government relations, lobbying, internal communication, crisis management, and more. It shows how communication, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement are structured inside organizations, shaping how they respond to risks, opportunities, and public scrutiny.

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