Purpose The purpose of this theoretical chapter is to rework a promising but limited theory of the foundations of reciprocity. Reciprocity is often attributed to an “internalized norm of reciprocity” – a deeply felt moral obligation to help those who have helped us in the past. Leifer's...

Chapter Summary In this chapter, the authors explain the value of the KLC approach to building cultural capacity in knowledge-driven organizations. This chapter also explains the importance of coherent multilevel interactions to expose and experience a company culture. The authors reinforce that...

The rights of workers in the global economy are a fundamental cornerstone of business and human rights. This chapter introduces public and private law, binding and soft law norms, and global initiatives and transnational efforts. The chapter provides an overview of international labor law to...

Intersectionality is an evolving theory and movement concerned with the interlocking systems of oppression in our societies and the lives of those who find themselves at the nexus of multiple marginalizations. The term was proposed by Kimberlé Crenshaw (1989), who evoked ‘intersectionality’...

Elena Dominique Midolo dreamed of a career in Academia since her childhood. She pursued her dream with passion, gaining a PhD in Cultural Studies. As her idealized image of a scholar as a free and innovative thinker started to falter, a meeting changed her life. Her brother married Clio...

This chapter draws on the theory of heteronormativity and shows how it clashes with the talent potential and human rights of LGBT+ individuals in the workplace. Focusing on the boardroom, where heteronormativity is most pronounced, we explain what makes LGBT+ inclusion an international...

This chapter revises the discussion of the views of monetary policy dominant during the 21st century, looking at how developed and developing economies were affected, specifically in Mexico. It also analyses the alternative views that have been strengthened in light of the COVID-19 crisis. I...

Sequel to the results of the preceding chapter that depicted positive associations of credit with the indicators of growth and development, the present chapter aims at investigating the interrelationships of credit with GDP and HDI separately in a bivariate framework for the selected countries...