How business can save the world

February 17, 2008


boston.com | February 17, 2008

“A provocative study suggests that enlightened management philosophies can spread from the office — and change societies.”

Gretchen Spreitzer is quoted in a feature by Matthew Battles on her research suggesting that business can have a positive cultural impact. Battles notes that, “Companies that empower their employees to cut costs in the workplace not only improve their bottom lines, but also may foster civic engagement and contribute to peace in the societies where they operate . . . ”