This book examines green management practices among top-performing companies operating on the Chinese mainland. It begins with the question: what constitutes a green company? Is this definition different when we consider China's sustainability efforts? Taken into consideration are such aspects as green management vision, supplier management programs, resource usage and investment in the environment. Through in-depth interviews with sustainability leaders and top executives, this Green Management Book will reveal how to systematically create or improve existing green management strategies in...
This book examines green management practices among top-performing companies operating on the Chinese mainland. It begins with the question: what cons...
Globalisation and rapid social and environmental change in recent decades have brought into sharper focus not only the benefits but also the costs of economic development. The once assumedlink between economic development and societal well-being is being increasingly questioned in the face of growing social and environmental problems and unfulfilled expectationsconcerning political and commercial decision-makers. The orthodox development dogma is being tested in particular in resource-based economies such as Western Australia, where globalisation pressures and the concomitant rise in the...
Globalisation and rapid social and environmental change in recent decades have brought into sharper focus not only the benefits but also the costs of ...
This book takes a critical view on corporate practice, governmental action and the general approach to Corporate Social Responsibility. It draws on experience from the Workplace Innovation movement and argues that, as with motherhood and apple pie, it is hard to oppose CSR, with a community of well-meaning people. It is however necessary to challenge the foundations on which it is based.
Many accounts of CSR assume a consistent model of capitalism around the world. It is suggested that capitalism can be given a human face, as companies adopt programmes which go beyond the minimum...
This book takes a critical view on corporate practice, governmental action and the general approach to Corporate Social Responsibility. It draws on...
This collection of case studies in public management bridges the gap between mainstream CSR - confined to the for-profit corporations -and the vast bodies of workers and organizations that make up government and its public administration. The variety and discretion of managerial endeavours in public management calls for accountability and responsibility of government beyond current legal instruments: The book argues that CSR must be brought to bear with government. In government in fact, knowledge management is not a linear process, but the result of working with passion of the parts,...
This collection of case studies in public management bridges the gap between mainstream CSR - confined to the for-profit corporations -and the vast...
This book covers key discussions involving major US and European multinational companies (MNCs) that source products from suppliers in developing countries. Due to the transfer of production from developed to developing nations, there is an urgent need to establish social compliance as a new form of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and a means by which MNCs can meet expected social standards. The cases described are internationally relevant and can be seen to reflect or represent the behavior of many MNCs and their suppliers in developing nations. The discussion offers essential insights...
This book covers key discussions involving major US and European multinational companies (MNCs) that source products from suppliers in developing coun...
This book provides evidence on the relevance of environmental and social factors in decision making, discusses the Gold Standard Frameworks for integrating extra-financial risks into the value chain management procedures of investment banks together with a lot of examples for practical application. It paves the way from robust impactand risk management to positive impact creation and a new investment culture. As well, challenges for the implementation and ways to overcome them are broadly discussed. The book is rooted in the fact that banks whichfail toprofessionally integrate the...
This book provides evidence on the relevance of environmental and social factors in decision making, discusses the Gold Standard Frameworks for int...
This book is a concise and authoritative reference work and dictionary in the field of corporate social responsibility, sustainability, business ethics and corporate governance. It provides reliable definitions to more than 600 terms and concepts for researchers and professionals alike. By its definitions the dictionary helps users to understand the meanings of commonly used terms in CSR, and the roles and functions of CSR-related international organizations. Furthermore, it helps to identify keynotes on international guidelines, codes and principles relevant to CSR. The role of CSR in the...
This book is a concise and authoritative reference work and dictionary in the field of corporate social responsibility, sustainability, business ethic...
This book deals with the role of international standards for corporate governance in the context of corporate social responsibility. Based on the fundamentals of moral theory, the book examines governance and CSR in general, addressing questions such as: Is good governance not affected by moral concerns? How do the principles and practices of CSR standards adhere to or conflict with insights from business ethics and moral theory? To what extent do the standards and governance models provide normative guidance? Do the standards and governance guidelines provide an adequate means of...
This book deals with the role of international standards for corporate governance in the context of corporate social responsibility. Based on the fund...
This book introduces the integrated management concept of "Sustainable Value Creation", which delivers sustainability 'inside-out' from the core business. It is based on the premise that sustainability can provide a platform for growth, if it is implemented in a company's products, services and supply chains (combined also known as the 'Value Chain'). Managing the Value Chain from the outset with a sustainability mindset subsequently allows profitable economical, ecological and societal growth. It combines the need for increased sustainability and its implementation in the operations of a...
This book introduces the integrated management concept of "Sustainable Value Creation", which delivers sustainability 'inside-out' from the core busin...
This book explores the current state of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in 24 European nations, examining the state of the development and practice of CSR and sustainability for organizations in these countries. The common denominator for all of the book's 25 chapters is a management perspective rather than an ethical discourse. The book therefore represents a comprehensive survey of initiatives and activities in the field of CSR and provides a wealth of complete cases and examples for different approaches to sustainable and responsible management practice. The book also reviews the...
This book explores the current state of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in 24 European nations, examining the state of the development and pr...
