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Values We will incorporate into our academic activities, curricula, and or- ganizational practices the values of global social responsibility as por- trayed in globally recognized initiatives such as the United Nations Global Compact. Method We will create educational frameworks, materials, processes and en- vironments that enable effective learning experiences for responsible leadership. Research We will engage in conceptual and empirical research that advances our understanding of the role, dynamics, and impact of corporations in the creation of sustainable social, environmental and economic value. Partnership We will partner with managers of business corporations to better understand their challenges in meeting social and environmental re- sponsibilities, and to explore jointly effective approaches to meet these challenges. Dialogue We will facilitate and support dialogue and debate among educators, students, business, government, consumers, media, civic society and other stakeholders on critical issues related to global social responsi- bility and sustainability. We understand that our own organizational practices should serve as example of the values and attitudes we convey to our students. Our commitment and scope This policy applies to all IMD programs, events, pedagogic initiatives and research activities. Our impact on the world occurs both directly through our own activities, and indirectly through the activities of the students, business executives and organizations with whom we come into contact.

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