Private corporations also played a role in public health.

Many of these activities aim to bring to people's attention the role which corporations play in society in a different light.

Aw how sweet someone who thinks corporations play by the rules.

Socially responsible corporations can also play a role.

Large corporations are already playing such a role in poultry production.

In the 19th and early 20th century, corporations played an important role in Germany's student life.

In negotiations with the big hotel chains for next year's rate packages, corporations are playing hardball - and winning.

All those factors, it argues, have become more relevant as multinational corporations play an increasingly dominant role in economic development.

He said they were pondering the role major corporations should play in larger social debates.

"Therefore, most corporations play it low key," he said.