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Financialization: critical assessment based on Catholic social teaching
O'Boyle, Edward J.; Solari, Stefano; Marangoni, GianDemetrio - In: International Journal of Social Economics 37 (2010) January, pp. 4-16
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to address financialization in the light of Catholic social teaching (CST) and investigate the issues surrounding corporate governance and the impact that the priority of shareholder value poses for achieving ethical outcomes in routine economic...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008522657
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Financialization: critical assessment based on Catholic social teaching
O'Boyle, Edward J.; Solari, Stefano; Marangoni, GianDemetrio - In: International Journal of Social Economics 37 (2009) 1, pp. 4-16
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to address financialization in the light of Catholic social teaching (CST) and investigate the issues surrounding corporate governance and the impact that the priority of shareholder value poses for achieving ethical outcomes in routine economic...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014805576
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A framework for the governance of social enterprise
Low, Chris - In: International Journal of Social Economics 33 (2006) May, pp. 376-385
Purpose – This paper aims to assess the appropriateness of two contrasting models of governance to organisations within the social enterprise sector. Design/methodology/approach – In order to achieve this aim the paper draws on theories of for-profit governance, particularly the stewardship...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005081283
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A framework for the governance of social enterprise
Low, Chris - In: International Journal of Social Economics 33 (2006) 5/6, pp. 376-385
Purpose – This paper aims to assess the appropriateness of two contrasting models of governance to organisations within the social enterprise sector. Design/methodology/approach – In order to achieve this aim the paper draws on theories of for‐profit governance, particularly the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014805334
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Global financial crisis: dharmic transgressions and solutions
Dilmaghani, Maryam - In: International Journal of Social Economics 39 (2012) January, pp. 55-80
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the link between religiosity and labour market outcomes. Design …; considers the impact of the degree of religiosity using a composite index constructed by means of survey questions; and uses … correlation between religiosity and earnings is found controlling for demographic, behavioural and human capital variables …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009421150
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Religiosity, human capital return and earnings in Canada
Dilmaghani, Maryam - In: International Journal of Social Economics 39 (2011) 1/2, pp. 55-80
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the link between religiosity and labour market outcomes. Design …; considers the impact of the degree of religiosity using a composite index constructed by means of survey questions; and uses … correlation between religiosity and earnings is found controlling for demographic, behavioural and human capital variables …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014805713
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Applying sustainability indicators to the social enterprise business model: The development and application of an indicator set for Newport Wastesavers, Wales
Darby, Lauren; Jenkins, Heledd - In: International Journal of Social Economics 33 (2006) May, pp. 411-431
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to briefly assess social accounting methods and tools to measure business and social enterprise (SE) contributions to sustainability in relation to their usefulness and applicability to SEs. Using a case study example, the paper aims to describe and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005081378
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Principles of administration revisited
Donaldson, John; Fafaliou, Irene - In: International Journal of Social Economics 34 (2007) May, pp. 297-309
Purpose – To explore the assumptions underlying the traditional “principles of administration” in the light of the rise of interest in corporate social responsibility, business ethics and corporate governance and to link revised principles to practical stakeholder models, using, for...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005081392
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Environmental ethics for business sustainability
Zsolnai, Laszlo - In: International Journal of Social Economics 38 (2011) October, pp. 892-899
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to derive operational principles from environmental ethics for business organizations to achieve sustainability. Design/methodology/approach – The paper analyses different levels on which business affects the natural environment. Individual biological...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009320526
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Corporate social responsibility management in Uganda: Lessons, challenges, and policy implications
Katamba, David; Kazooba, Charles Tushabomwe; Mpisi, … - In: International Journal of Social Economics 39 (2012) May, pp. 375-390
Purpose – The purpose of this study is to investigate how business enterprises in Uganda manage their corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities and projects. Design/methodology/approach – The investigations focused on a limited number of management facets. Using a cross-sectional...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010551533