Governance and social responsibility : international perspectives

A rigorous introduction to CSR which explores the variety of perspectives and debates, incorporating an international orientation throughout. The text will give students a firm underpinning theory in which to understand the key debates and issues

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Aras, Guler (Author), Crowther, David (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Houndmills, Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan , c2012
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction to CSR
  • 2. Defining CSR: contested terrain
  • 3. The context: failure and the need for CSR
  • 4. The principles of CSR
  • 5. The social contract: moral obligation or regulation
  • 6. Ethics, CSR and corporate behaviour
  • 7. Stakeholders
  • 8. Issues concerning sustainability
  • 9. Corporate and managerial behaviour
  • 10. Agency theory and governance
  • 11. Performance evaluation and performance reporting
  • 12. CSR in NGO's and non-profit organizations
  • 13. Globalization and regulation
  • 14. Stakeholders and protest: challenging corporate activity
  • 15. CSR and strategy
  • 16. CSR and leadership