Corporate Social Responsibility & Business Ethics

With an inclusive and broad-based understanding of corruption from the perspective of international studies as an interdisciplinary space in the social sciences, the authors of The Internationalisation of Corruption have produced a book that is accessible to anyone approaching the study of corruptio..

This Special Issue of the Journal of Applied Management and Entrepreneurship presents a wide range of leadership perspectives and methodological approaches that introduce and test novel ideas, extend current theories, and aid in the effective practice of leadership...

The Link between Company Environmental & Financial Performance, first published in 1998, is a detailed investigation into the effects of environmental performance – resource efficiency, regulatory compliance, new product and service opportunities – on corporate financial performance. This report mak..

Presents a model to create, develop and embed business codes of conduct. This work can enable managers and organizations to better manage their codes as well as their performance. It articulates why a code of conduct is necessary, what it should cover, as well as demonstrating through practical tips..

This unique book provides a comprehensive assessment of the management of climate change adaptation in the corporate sector. It provides a formal overview of the range of approaches available along with a series of practical case studies and examples that can be used by organizations to identify, as..

This book introduces a "Map of Meaning" called the Holistic Development Model, which provides a clear, simple and profound framework of the dimensions and process of living and working meaningfully...

This book introduces the Map of Meaning which provides a clear, simple and profound framework of the dimensions and process of living and working meaningfully. Updated with new chapter material and case studies, this second edition offers profound insights for anyone who is interested in creating mo..

Bringing together the expertise of leading international researchers and practitioners, this radical book questions whether transition to a sustainable future is possible within the logic of conventional capitalism and 20th-century models of development and how we can plan for the future...

The core idea of The New Brand Spirit is to let stakeholders do the talking. Conrad and Thompson have interviewed close to 100 leading practitioners from eight different stakeholder perspectives, including NGOs, shareholders and supply chain. It provides an overview of the state-of-the art of CSR an..

This collection of thought-provoking and award-winning case studies on sustainability management explores both the opportunities and pitfalls companies face in targeting sustainability issues and how their values and core assumptions impact their business strategies...

This book examines how multinationals can promote peace and stability in conflict regions. The authors interviewed CEOs of multinationals working in "challenging" countries such as Afghanistan, Burma and Rwanda, outlining the ingredients for an approach that can best lead to positive outcomes for bu..

This treasure trove of a book is full of stories, ideas, best practices and tools for making sustainable business work in a myriad of different contexts, cultures and settings...