Special Issue: #EarthDay2020, AOM, and COVID-19

Insights

20 Apr 2020

Management Scholars Ignore Capitalism Fueling Climate Change

Management researchers have long been in denial about climate change, and that capitalism itself is a key driver of global warming. “We are pushing climate change out of our field and trying not to deal with it," a researcher says.

Three Ways to Sell Green Companies without Selling Out

"Bake sustainability into the brand, making it so much a part of what you do that anybody buying the company and trying to change it would hurt the bottom line, the value of the acquisition,” a researcher recommends.

How Nonprofits and Companies Help Build Sustainable Cities

Developing sustainable cities is the key to solving many of the United Nations’ 2030 goals about climate change, poverty, and inequality.

Why Companies Cannot Lead the Fight against Climate Change

The primary goal of corporations—maximizing profits—is just one factor that prevents companies from leading the fight against climate change.

How Environmental Certification Masked Rape and Pollution

Researchers reveal how a logging company, an international forestry certifying agency, and a South American government enabled socially irresponsible practices that included allegations of gang rape, illegal mining, and pollution.

AOM and the COVID-19 Pandemic

Resources for Academy of Management members:

• The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information page offers messages from AOM President Jacqueline Coyle-Shapiro and official updates

•AOM Research and Resources Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic features AOM member research and resources on teaching and working remotely, crisis management, COVID-19 responses, business and finance, and unemployment and restructuring

• #COVID-19 resources offers additional updates and information via AOM Connect

• Support at AOM provides FAQs and a Request for Support form