The <strong>New Capitalists</strong> provides examples'from GE to Disney to British Petroleum'of enterprises whose shareholders have recently wielded their cont... » 

The New Capitalists provides examples'from GE to Disney to British Petroleum'of enterprises whose shareholders have recently wielded their control in ways unimaginable just several years ago.The authors Stephen Davis, Jon Lukomnik and David Pitt-Watson describe how civil ownership will profoundly alter our world'including forcing the rise of a new species of corporation. It has already begun demolishing old rules and habits, laying the groundwork for a new 'constitution of commerce.' The authors spell out conventional thinking destined for extinction'and fresh strategies companies must implement to survive in the emerging 'civil economy.' They also outline how investors, advisors, activists, and policy makers can make their voices heard. Provides examples - from GE to Disney to British Petroleum - of enterprises whose shareholders have wielded their control in ways unimaginable. This title outlines how investors, advisors, activists, and policy makers can make their voices heard. «