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The German Chambers of Commerce and Industry Self-governance, Service, the General Representation of Interests and the Dual System of Professional Education

Publication year: 2021

ISBN: 978-3-030-70799-6

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This book examines a particular factor in the enduring international success of German companies. Beyond industrial specialization, peaceful labor relations, local financial markets and the “miracle of the Mittelstand”, it focuses on a characteristic aspect of governance within the German economy: The Chambers of commerce and industry. Important characteristics of the Chamber system are emphasized - including obligatory membership for firms as well as participatory rules of their self-administration.


Subject: Business and Management, Industrial Organization, Business Ethics, Entrepreneurship, Economic Growth, International Business, Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate citizenship, Wise decision making, Professional education, Intermediary organizations, Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, German economy