Corporate Social Responsibility & Business Ethics

Explores the practicalities of implementing responsible investment strategies; the outcomes that have been achieved; the practical issues and barriers faced; and the challenges to be faced if responsible investment is to become a mainstream investment approach. This book is for those involved in the..

An invaluable guide for management educators who want to inspire a generation of leaders to tackle global poverty challenges, this book showcases innovative teaching, module development and programme designs that integrate the issue of poverty into global business management courses...

The main theme of this book is that, within contemporary capitalist societies a materialist outlook informed by science has triumphed creating the lack of a spiritual dimension to give meaning and purpose to the activities that are necessary for a capitalist society to function effectively. Capitali..

Qualitative methods of business research are emerging as vital tools. At the heart of this movement is business anthropology; as the subject comes of age, this timely monograph provides the perspectives needed for the growth and development of the field and those who work within it. Excellent for th..

Presents a view on management ethics that is human-centered, provides insights on its practical implementation and recommendations on how to teach the topic in executive education...

This provocative thought-piece from world leader in corporate responsibility Philippe de Woot suggests that an evolution of the system is possible, but it requires a more radical approach. It is only by changing its culture in depth that enterprise can restore the ethical and political dimension to ..

What has the impact of SA8000 been over the years, and how do its architects and users see it developing into the future? This book features businesses, NGOs, academics and trade unions who provide a perspective on the lessons learned from SA8000. It also addresses many of the key themes for corpora..

This book is about the myriad problems that we face and the systemic changes that are necessary for all enterprises in whatever sector and however constituted to operate within sustainable limits, to lower their ecological footprint, to enhance social equity, and to develop a sense of futurity...

A study of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and their environmental impact. It addresses the attitudes and perceptions of small firms to the environment and sustainability; environmental management in the smaller firm; and practical strategies for reaching SMEs...

This volume brings together researchers from a range of disciplines including accounting, political science, management, sociology and policy studies to discuss and develop our knowledge and theory of the nature of ‘accountability’ in contemporary global society and the challenges it may pose for pu..

This volume brings together researchers from a range of disciplines including accounting, political science, management, sociology and policy studies to discuss and develop our knowledge and theory of the nature of ‘accountability’ in contemporary global society and the challenges it may pose for pu..

Social and Environmental Disclosure by Chinese Firms..