Webinar synopsis
In this webinar, Professors Charles Harvey and Mairi Maclean address one of the most fundamental grand challenges of our troubled age. They ask whether, in a world riven by high and rising inequalities of income and wealth, entrepreneurial philanthropy – the pursuit by entrepreneurs on a not-for profit basis of big social objectives through active investment of their economic, cultural, social and symbolic resources – is a key part of the solution or a major contributor to the problem. In this talk, based on extensive research, original theorization and a critical reading of the literature, they pose and answer three related questions. How do elites engage in philanthropy? Why do elites engage in philanthropy? What are the consequences of elite philanthropy? They conclude that the world remains far removed from the ideal of effective philanthropy: of spending billions of the ‘surplus dollars’ of the global entrepreneurial elite where it is most needed, on things that are most needed, for people most in need. Entrepreneurial philanthropy in its modern form has thus far failed to deliver on the large promises it makes.
Please note, this webinar will not be recorded.
This event is part of the annual BAM Academic Affairs of Conference and Capacity Building (AACCB) webinar series:
The AACCB webinars will help attendees to gain greater clarity about some contemporary issues, and how they link in with other related management research areas. Delivered by senior academics engaged in cutting edge research, the topics to be covered in the series will provide attendees with scholarly insight into what constitutes meaningful scholarship, and the making of optimal theoretical and methodological choices when crafting high impact manuscripts for publication. There will also be opportunities to discuss ways to get the best out of the publication process, crafting a careers, and networking with fellow academics, and other management researchers, all in one place.
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Provider Information
BAM Council's Sub-Committee of Academic Affairs of Conference and Capacity Building (AACCB)
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Who Should Attend?
The event speaks to Sections A1 and A2 as detailed in the BAM Framework
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Speakers
Professor Charles Harvey
Charles Harvey is Professor of Business History and Management at Newcastle University Business School, and Director of the university’s Center for Research on Entrepreneurship, Wealth, and Philanthropy. His research focuses on the historical processes that inform contemporary business practice, entrepreneurial philanthropy, and the exercise of power by elite groups in society. His publications include contributions to the Academy of Management Review, Academy of Management Learning and Education, Human Relations, Journal of Management Studies, Organization Studies and the Strategic Management Journal.
Chaired by
Prof Fiona Wilson
Fiona Wilson was Professor of Organisational Behaviour in the Adam Smith Business School. Having recently retired after over 21 years there, she is currently Emeritus Professor, an Affiliate and Honorary Senior Research Fellow.
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Benefits of attending
- Learn about new frontiers in management research methods
- Gain greater clarity on your methodological choices
- Network with other doctoral students and academics all in one place
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Contact
Please contact the BAM Office at [email protected] with any queries.
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Event Fee
BAM Members: Free
BAM Student Members: Free
Non-Members: £25
Non-Members, Students: £15
To become a member, please follow the link: BAM Membership
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