Creating Shared Value to get Social License to Operate in the Extractive Industry: A Framework for Managing and Achieving the Social License to Operate (Emerald Points)

No matter how hard employees work, an organization is in real trouble if strategic decisions are not made effectively. Doing the right things (effectiveness) is more important than doing things right (efficiency). Creating Shared Value to get Social License to Operate in the Extractive Industry showcases concepts and tools to make strategic decisions that determine the future direction and competitive position of extractive company enterprises to create shared value to earn SLO.

Cesar Saenz, PhD, is a researcher and consultant in social management in the extractive industry. He has published many articles in international scientific journals based on his research in shared value creation and social license to operate. A Professor of the Department of Administration at ESAN University, he holds a PhD from ESADE and an MBA from ESAN University, and with student exchange in Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University of Holland. Cesar is also author of the book Return on Investment in Corporate Responsibility: Measuring the Social, Economic, and Environmental Value of Sustainable Business, (Emerald 2018).