Capital, purpose, and trust: the new grammar of financial decisions in contemporary Organizations.
Capital, purpose, and trust: the new grammar of financial decisions in contemporary Organizations.
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https://doi.org/10.51473/rcmos.v1i2.2025.1819Keywords:
ustainable finance; corporate governance; ESG; organizational purpose; trust; stakeholder capitalism.Abstract
Amid growing pressures for sustainability and corporate responsibility, organizational finance is undergoing a paradigm shift. This article examines the “new grammar” of financial decision-making, in which capital, purpose, and trust become interdependent dimensions. Drawing on recent literature and peer-reviewed studies, it discusses how firms seek to balance capital discipline and investor returns with a broader organizational purpose and the construction of trust as a reputational asset. Concepts such as corporate governance, sustainable finance, ESG materiality, and stakeholder capitalism are analyzed, alongside examples from large corporations and startups. The article argues that embedding socio-environmental impact metrics and transparency into financial decisions strengthens organizational resilience and supports the creation of sustainable long-term value for all stakeholders.
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