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“We have explored the anatomy, physiology and psychology of The Mature Corporation in some detail. All of the practical elements, when brought together in sync and harmony, will determine whether a particular corporation will create the level of societal value and wealth that only a sound mind in a sound corporate body can. The Latin root of the word corporation is corporare which means “to combine in one body”. A corporation is essentially a living, breathing, human organism that can become sick, infected and even mutate. The state of the corporation’s health therefore is perfectly analogous to individual health. It needs nourishment and sustenance, it needs fresh air blowing through its corridors, it needs to get out into the sun and take regular exercise. It also needs purpose and stimulation. If it gets stale and fusty or, worse still, a breeding ground for the diseases of mistrust and internal conflict, it can wither or mutate into something entirely malevolent.”

Chapter 13  Developing Organizational Health Professionals for Responsible Capitalism  – Mens sana in corpore sano

‘The Mature Corporation – a Model of Responsible Capitalism (Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2019)