The Evolution of a Socially Committed Business Group in Colombia, 1911-85

This article examines the historical path of a century‐old business group – Fundación Social – in an ‘emerging society’ in Latin America (Colombia) in terms of strategy, top management structure, and governance. Conducted within the grounded theory methodology and relying on broad empirical data, th...

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Published in:Australian economic history review 2014-07, Vol.54 (2), p.164-182
Main Authors: Davila, Carlos, Davila, José Camilo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Business community
business group
Business organization
Colombia
Corporate governance
Corporate responsibility
Corporate social responsibility
Economic conditions
Economic history
Empirical research
Governance
M14
M140
Management research
Senior management
Social responsibility
Society
Society of Jesus
Studies
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Summary:This article examines the historical path of a century‐old business group – Fundación Social – in an ‘emerging society’ in Latin America (Colombia) in terms of strategy, top management structure, and governance. Conducted within the grounded theory methodology and relying on broad empirical data, the article identifies a series of issues that emerge from the Fundación Social's history. It offers opportunities for dialogue and comparison with scholars in at least two fields: corporate social responsibility and business groups.
ISSN:0004-8992
1467-8446
2832-157X
DOI:10.1111/aehr.12043