Theory and Practice of Corporate Social Responsibility

Description

Modern businesses and organizations understand that corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become an important factor for sustainable success. At the same time CSR has established itself as a widely accepted element of courses in managerial training and education. This book, designed to support CSR teaching, collects 14 essays that clearly illustrate and explain the benefits and challenges of socially responsible corporate policies. Aligning theory and practice, the book focuses on four central themes: management, environment and sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and accounting and financial reporting. Business students and experienced managers alike will find this book a valuable resource that helps them to discover the strong forces that link successful management with corporate social responsibility. Front Matter....Pages i-xxxii Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Managerial Ethics as a Prerequisite to CSR: The Person Behind the Role....Pages 3-22 Strategic Value of Corporate Citizenship....Pages 23-38 Corporate Governance and the Board....Pages 39-53 Supply Chain Management....Pages 55-70 Front Matter....Pages 71-71 Global Environmental Issues....Pages 73-88 Sustainable Development in Business: A Strategic View....Pages 89-105 Environmental Issues in Business....Pages 107-121 Environmental Strategy and Sustainability....Pages 123-140 Front Matter....Pages 141-141 Labour Issues and Corporate Social Responsibility....Pages 143-157 Between Trust and CSR: The Role of Leadership....Pages 159-178 The Ecolabel Virtues in Tourism: The Case of Hotel Trade....Pages 179-189 Front Matter....Pages 191-191 A Global Accounting Standard: The Holy Grail?....Pages 193-207 Accounting for Decision Makers in a Sustainable Environment....Pages 209-228 Financial Reporting and Fraud....Pages 229-263 Back Matter....Pages 265-284