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

This open-access book explores the role of Chambers of Commerce and Industry in the long-term success of German companies, emphasizing their mandatory membership, participatory governance, and advancement of dual professional education. It features interviews, case studies, and historical explanations to illustrate how Chambers contribute to the global success of German companies and foster corporate responsibility.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 385 pages
Publication date: 18 July 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive open-access book delves into a crucial aspect contributing to the enduring international success of German companies. It goes beyond traditional factors such as industrial specialization, peaceful labor relations, local financial markets, and the renowned "miracle of the Mittelstand" to explore a distinctive feature of governance within the German economy: the Chambers of Commerce and Industry. The book emphasizes the essential characteristics of the Chamber system, including mandatory membership for firms and participatory rules for self-administration.

In turn, the book examines the self-governance of the institutions, their services, and their mission in representing the interests of businesses. Furthermore, it identifies the advancement of the dual system of professional education as a central pillar of the Chamber system. The book begins with an introduction to the workings of the Chamber system, which is followed by interviews, case studies, and historical explanations to illustrate the true essence of this form of representation.

In particular, these sections reveal how the Chambers contribute to the global success of German companies and foster their corporate responsibility in practical ways. Given the broad scope of the book, it will hold particular interest to professionals, policymakers, and researchers engaged in understanding how institutional organization can support commerce and industry for the public good. This book was developed in collaboration with Laura Sasse and the Practical Wisdom Society.

Weight: 612g
Dimension: 155 x 233 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030708016
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021