The nature and purpose of the corporation in law -- The 'state duty to protect' model -- The 'indirect application' model -- The 'expanding the state' model -- The 'direct obligations' model -- The justification for and contours of a multi-factoral approach -- A balancing act -- proportionality in the corporate sphere -- The multi-factoral model and positive obligations for corporations -- Embedding the multi-factoral model in corporations : the role of corporate law -- Corporate obligations in a global world : the role of international mechanisms.
Summary:
"Business can be conducted in a variety of ways. Its origins, arguably, lie in the simple desire of individuals to trade with one another and, through doing so, to enhance their well-being. These humble origins, however, quickly led to the development of co-operative networks through which people trade. The partnership is perhaps the simplest business form that expresses the desire of individuals to work together for common goals but it has a number of drawbacks. As a result, over time, the limited liability corporation has emerged as the dominant structure for conducting business"-- Provided by publisher.
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