Four strategic functions in corporate diplomacy

Authors

  • Juan Luis Manfredi-Sánchez Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14422/cir.i10.y2017.001

Keywords:

corporate diplomacy, lobby, international communication, globalization

Abstract

Corporate diplomacy is the instrumental development of the strategy building the relationship between public and private powers in a complex and globalized environment. International companies act as diplomatic powers in the representation, negotiation, protection and promotion of their self-interests, the four basic functions of diplomacy established by the Vienna Convention in 1961. The task of corporate diplomacy is a source of innovation management and an opportunity for professional development.

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Author Biography

Juan Luis Manfredi-Sánchez, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha

Profesor titular de Periodismo

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Published

2017-12-19

How to Cite

Manfredi-Sánchez, J. L. (2017). Four strategic functions in corporate diplomacy. Comillas Journal of International Relations, (10), 01–08. https://doi.org/10.14422/cir.i10.y2017.001

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