ABSTRACT
Two great forces are converging in the 21st century: globalization and civil society. The former benefits from a well-coordinated effort by multinational corporations intent upon competition on a ‘‘level playing field.’’ Globalization standardizes the conduct of business and flows of capital across national borders (Beck, 2000, as cited in Beynon & Dunkerley, 2000, p. 4).1 Firms should compete on the basis of price and product quality. Predictably, those with economic power try to define the rules of the game for those who want to play. Some rules guide transfer and tenure of property ownership. Others enhance competition and transparency. The intent is to reduce the risk of doing business by creating a business atmosphere of stability and predictability.
