Books in the Corporate Social Responsibility series

CSR is a fragile concept if conceived only at the organizational level or driven only by leadership. Many writers deal with aspects of social responsibility, but most deal with it as this kind of organizational and voluntary initiative. Few address the wider policy agenda.

In the wake of financial meltdown and environmental disaster, employers increasingly demand that managers have an understanding of ethical decision making, corporate social responsibility and values-based management. This book explores the limitations of the thinking that dominates Western corporate and business culture.

Talk of a demographic time bomb is not new. The notion first entered public consciousness some time ago, but there is a lack of clarity about what such talk is really all about. Ageing populations are seen both as a threat and an opportunity. There is concern about discrimination against older workers, at the same time as there is concern about a shortage of labour. Migration of labour from places with young populations to places with ageing populations is sometimes seen in a positive light and sometimes quite differently. With chapters reflecting different perspectives from around the world, this book constitutes a major contribution to serious, informed debate on issues that all too often have been the subject of sensationalised media treatment. Professor Stella Vettori has assembled a collection of expert writers on the social, cultural, political and economic factors that have implications both for labour markets and the well being of older people both in developed and developing countries. As a result, anyone involved with workplace and employment policy and practice, and issues of diversity and discrimination, either at a corporate or societal level, will want to read this book. Policy implications are considered and possible solutions to seemingly intractable problems are offered in a remarkable book that embraces serious academic debate and a practical focus on real issues.

Controlling the sustainability of production processes and ethical employment of the work force in suppliers' production facilities far from home has resulted in new challenges for managers. The Balanced Company focuses on the juggling act needed to consider the importance to customers.

What changes need to be made to the ways we trade, process and purchase our food if everyone in the world is going to have enough wholesome food to eat? Drawing upon examples of food chains in Europe, Canada, Africa and Latin America, this book provides you with examples of what is being done and suggestions for future work.

Considers the relationship between spirituality and corporate social responsibility. This book examines spirituality as an inherent aspect of corporate life. It combines a range of perspectives having their origins in traditions that include Christianity, Hinduism, Contemporary Buddhism, Humanism, Post-Modern and Post-Romantic Spirituality.

'Ecopreneurs' are environmental entrepreneurs who have led the way in enabling market forces to generate economic growth whilst protecting the environment and encouraging sustainability. This title examines what distinguishes these green entrepreneurs from others. It is suitable for researchers in the field of sustainable business development.

Ageing populations are seen both as threat and opportunity. With chapters reflecting different perspectives from around the world, this book constitutes a major contribution to the debate on issues that all too often have been the subject of sensationalised media treatment.

Using a mixture of theory and practical examples, this book examines markets and international trade in the era of globalization from scientific, economic, cultural, philosophical and faith-based viewpoints. It is suitable for business and community leaders, policy makers, and those in government and non-governmental organizations.

Corporate Governance and CSR are significant issues in all parts of the world, huge amounts of time and energy are devoted to its global interpretation. This title shows that Corporate Governance and CSR cannot be understood without taking geographical, cultural and historical factors into account.

Argues against the common belief that maximizing wealth is the primary concern of ordinary small shareholders when they make their share-buying decisions. This study of small shareholders provides both theoretical and empirical insights into their personal values and attitudes to corporate social responsibility (CSR).

Presents a broad range of perspectives on how corruption can be defined; the responsibilities of those working for publicly traded companies to their shareholders; and the positive influences that corporations can have upon combating international corruption.