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Corporate social responsibility in Europe : rhetoric and realities

Barth, Regine (contributor); Wolff, Franziska (contributor) - 2009

The acid test of corporate social responsibility (CSR) is simply this: does it lead to positive impacts on society and the environment or is it just rhetoric? And if it does lead to positive impacts, how can these be enhanced? This timely book tackles this cutting-edge challenge by presenting...

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The handbook on the political economy of war

Coyne, Christopher J. (contributor); … - 2011

By defining political economy and war in the broadest sense, this unique Handbook brings together a wide range of …. These include an analysis of why wars begin, how wars are waged, what happens after war has ceased, and the various … alternatives to war. Other sections explore civil war and revolution, the arms trade, economic and political systems, and post …

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Economic disasters of the twentieth century

Oliver, Michael J. (contributor); … - 2007

1. 'Destruction ... and misery' : the First World War -- 2. The Great Depression, 1929-33 -- 3. The Second World War as …

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International business under adversity : a role in corporate responsibility, conflict prevention, and peace

Suder, Gabriele (contributor) - 2008

What is the role of international business in this dilemma? How and why do international corporations maximize value beyond core strategy and partners through corporate responsibility? This informative and accessible resource expands the readers' understanding of the ways in which profit...

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Corporate power and responsible capitalism? : towards social accountability

Jones, Bryn - 2015

Can business corporations be made more responsible for their actions? Abuses of corporate power, its responsibilities and scandals, pervade political, academic and public debates. In this important book, Bryn Jones locates the sources of this 'corporate over-reach' in key features of the...

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Transformations in global governance : implications for multinationals and other stakeholders

Vachani, Sushil (contributor) - 2006

The world of multinational enterprises is changing dramatically. Their complex and dynamic international context presents them with special challenges--threatening their survival on one hand, and presenting them with unprecedented opportunities on the other. In this volume, international experts...

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Entrepreneurship as social change

Steyaert, Chris (contributor); Hjorth, Daniel (contributor) - 2006

This book-- the third in the Movements in Entrepreneurship series-- examines entrepreneurship as a societal phenomenon. It provides an in-depth study of the social aspects of entrepreneurship, illustrating how entrepreneurship affects society. The need to move beyond economy to disclose...

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Corporate social responsibility : a case study approach

Mallin, Chris A. (contributor) - 2009

pt. 1. CSR in Europe -- pt. 2. CSR in Central and Eastern European countries -- pt. 3. CSR in Asia and Australia -- pt …

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Leadership for sustainable futures : achieving success in a competitive world

Avery, Gayle - 2005

Many managers in the English-speaking world are seeking an alternative to the prevailing business model which promotes a short-term, shareholder-value approach. In this accessible and highly topical book, Gayle Avery argues that this Anglo/US approach to capitalism and business is seriously...

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Handbook of research on marketing and corporate social responsibility

Hill, Ronald Paul (contributor); Langan, Ryan (contributor) - 2014

The strategic importance of Corporate Social Responsibility for both large and small businesses only continues to grow. This Handbook explores the complex relationship between marketing and social responsibility, with a focus on marketing as a driver for CSR initiatives. Written by many of the...

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