Hirschman’s Rhetoric of Reaction: U.S. and German Insights in Business Ethics

Brink, Alexander

doi:10.1007/s10551-008-9988-5

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“…In other words, while the substance of the messages was consistent during the whole period (although they became more elaborate), the style of delivery changed. 10 Following Brink (2009), these results indicate that the Commission learned to present its arguments using opponents' language and standpoints. As discussed, Malmström claimed that TTIP was a means of preserving EU values and democracy.…”

Section: Interpreting the Resultsmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…Building on Hirschman, Brink (2009) suggests that supporters have a third rhetorical option, a 'functional' approach. Here, supporters take note of the predominant opposing rhetoric and embed their argument within that discourse.…”

Section: Analysing Rhetorical Strategymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…As we show below, while the Commission has consistently been conciliatory regarding ISDS, its rhetoric on other issues of contention (economic and geopolitical benefits and EU standards) has become increasingly functional and intransigent. Brink (2009) To make this article easier to follow, we divided the subsequent content analysis into two sections, one per Commissioner. De Gucht's term in office covered a shorter and less hotly contested period of the negotiations than did Malmström's (still in office as of April 2018), resulting in fewer speeches by De Gucht, and thus fewer speeches included in our analysis.…”

Section: Analysing Rhetorical Strategymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Supporters’ responses to contested trade negotiations: the European Commission’s rhetoric on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

García-Durán

Eliasson

2017

Cambridge Review of International Affairs

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Negotiations on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) commenced in 2013, and soon became the most controversial bilateral trade agreement ever attempted by the European Union (EU). When trying to understand the escalating debate over the proposed agreement, most analyses have highlighted opposition to the deal, especially from civil society organisations. However, a full understanding of the debate surrounding the TTIP requires analysis of supporters' responses, as these changed in response to strategies used by opponents of the agreement. This article uses a novel approach in trade policy scholarship-rhetorical analysis-to focus on the European Commission Trade Directorate's response to contestation over TTIP. Drawing on Albert Hirschman's (1991) work on the 'rhetoric of reaction', this article identifies the rhetorical strategies used by EU trade commissioners from 2013 to 2016. It outlines the evolution of the rhetoric and accompanying changes in process and policy, providing insights on the impact of TTIP politicisation on the guiding principles of the EU's trade policy.

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Supporters’ responses to contested trade negotiations: the European Commission’s rhetoric on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

García-Durán

Eliasson

2017

Cambridge Review of International Affairs

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“…Amba‐Rao (1993), Kapelus (2002), Fassin (2005), Holliday (), Sacconi (), Williams and Zinkinn (2008), Brink (), van Tulder et al (2009), Blome and Paulraj (), Hah and Freeman (2014), Chakrabarty and Bass (2015),…”

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Corporate social responsibility strategies: Past research and future challenges

Nave

Ferreira

2019

Corp Soc Responsibility Env

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Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is not only increasingly valued by companies but also plays an extremely important role in the development of their strategies. This study systematically reviews literature that seeks to ascertain just which CSR strategies feature in the literature and their means of implementation by companies.We made recourse to the ISI Web of Science database for the search and collected 119 articles spanning a 25-year period. The results enable the identification and categorization of CSR strategies into four key categories: (a) dimensions, (b) benefits, (c) value creation and stakeholders, and (d) motivations. We also identify that major companies around the world are ensured the implementation of their CSR strategies throughout their organizational structures with specialized resources. This systematic review provides a path for future research.KEYWORDS corporate social responsibility (CSR), strategy, sustainability, systematic literature review (SLR)

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“…This method was chosen because it identifies key discursive elements through a deductive rather than inductive procedure, while adopting an interpretative focus on framing and changes in discourse (Kohlbacher, 2006). To analyze the framing and changes in discourse we draw on Hirschman (1991) and Brink (2009). These scholars identify different rhetorical strategies.…”

Section: The Commission's Rhetorical Responsementioning

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Managed Globalization 2.0: The European Commission’s Response to Trade Politicization

García-Durán

Eliasson

Costa

2020

PaG

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Several studies have sought to explain the politicization of European Union’s (EU) trade policy during negotiations on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) and the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between the EU and Canada (CETA). This article contributes to the literature on the politicization of trade by assessing how politicization is addressed by those tasked with the content and implementation of trade policy, namely the European Commission (hereafter Commission). We identify the origin and definition of managed globalization (MG), and thereafter identify, through a qualitative content analysis of EU Trade Commissioners’ speeches from 2013 to late 2017, how the doctrine re-emerged as the leitmotif<em> </em>of EU trade policy. The Commission’s initial response to civil society organizations’ contestation over TTIP and CETA was to insist on the economic benefits of the agreements. As contestation intensified, we find indirect references to MG, as the Commission focused on clarifying that upholding European values was equally important to market access in EU trade policy. Then, from late 2016 until late 2017, the Commission’s messaging was directed primarily at populist fears of trade and globalization; emphasizing that protectionism was unnecessary, and that globalization could be controlled, culminating in the emergence of explicit references to MG. The article expands on existing research on MG by identifying trade politicization as a factor that prompted a modification and expansion of the MG doctrine and its use, while also discussing some accompanying policy changes.

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Hirschman’s Rhetoric of Reaction: U.S. and German Insights in Business Ethics

Cited by 6 publications

References 34 publications

Supporters’ responses to contested trade negotiations: the European Commission’s rhetoric on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

Supporters’ responses to contested trade negotiations: the European Commission’s rhetoric on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

Corporate social responsibility strategies: Past research and future challenges

Managed Globalization 2.0: The European Commission’s Response to Trade Politicization

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