Business, Government and Society: A Managerial Perspective

by George A. Steiner

Business, Government and Society, by Steiner and Steiner, was one of the very first books in this course area and has benefited greatly from the reputation of its authors. George Steiner, the father in this father-and-son team, is one of the pioneers in the field. The text includes coverage of all the distinct content areas and is known for its inclusion of historical background. Each chapter has three elements; (1) a beginning story to illustrate central themes, (2) explanatory text, and (3) a case study inviting debate about events related to the subject area. One of the most complete on the market, the 10th Edition of Business, Government and Society not only covers the stakeholder theory, but also covers a total of four theoretical models for analyzing the actions and duties of corporations.

Genres: Business

656 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1975

About the author

George Albert Steiner.

Prrofessor Emeritus at UCLA.

An award-winning educator and researcher, Steiner has been recognized by various organizations, including the Office of the President of the United States, for his study of management policy and strategy, strategic planning, and business and society interrelationships. He has authored or co-authored more than 30 books and articles.
Professor Steiner has held top-level positions in the federal government including the dual posts of Director of Policy in both the Defense Production Administration and in the Office of Defense Mobilization in Executive Office of the President of the United States, during the Korean War. He has served on boards of directors of both private and public organizations. During the years 1953-1955, he was the chief economist for the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation. In 1972, he was president of the Academy of Management. In 1958, he co-founded the California Management Review. While active at UCLA Anderson, he held the Harry and Elsa Kunin Chair in Business and Society.

He is the author of many books and scholarly articles. Two of his books received "Book-of-the-Year" awards. Among his many awards is a Litt.D. honorary degree given him by Temple University in 1963 in recognition of his writings. In 1990, the Academy of Management awarded him its Distinguished Educator Award. He is a fellow of the Academy of Management, the International Council for Scientific Management and the Planning Executives Institute (later the Planning Forum.)