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The Evolution of a Socially Committed Business Group in Colombia, 1911–85

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  • María Inés Barbero
  • Andrea Lluch
  • Carlos Dávila
  • José Camilo Dávila

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type="main"> This article examines the historical path of a century-old business group – Fundación Social – in an ‘emerging society’ in Latin America (Colombia) in terms of strategy, top management structure, and governance. Conducted within the grounded theory methodology and relying on broad empirical data, the article identifies a series of issues that emerge from the Fundación Social's history. It offers opportunities for dialogue and comparison with scholars in at least two fields: corporate social responsibility and business groups.

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  • María Inés Barbero & Andrea Lluch & Carlos Dávila & José Camilo Dávila, 2014. "The Evolution of a Socially Committed Business Group in Colombia, 1911–85," Australian Economic History Review, Economic History Society of Australia and New Zealand, vol. 54(2), pages 164-182, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ozechr:v:54:y:2014:i:2:p:164-182
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