"Catholic Social Doctrine, Social Justice and Corporate Social Responsibility"

Abstract

Catholic Social Doctrine (CSD) has played an important role in the development of the discipline of Social Issues in Management, has inspired many of the actors in labor and social justice struggles, and has generated a critical perspective of its own in liberation theology. CSD continues to influence the debate about the role of the corporation and popular movements. Presenters will explore the role of CSD in Howard Bowen's early conception of the social responsibilities of the businessman, the relationship of CSD and American trade unionism, the significance of Michael Novak's theology of the corporation, the growing resistance to the course of Pope Francis on the corporate right of the Church, and the contributions of Jesuit doctrines to liberation theology. Saying Goodbye to Rerum Novarum? The fall of the Detroit Model Presenter: Richard Marens; California State U. Sacramento Why are the Jesuits so Important? The Construction of Colombia Presenter: Ulf Thoene; U. de La Sabana Presenter: Jose Bento da Silva; Warwick Business School