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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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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
responsibility (CSR) activities and projects. Design/methodology/approach – The investigations focused on a limited number of …-participant observation of CSR activities and projects. Findings – The findings show unbalanced engagement in CSR for business managers in … Uganda. Managers are largely motivated towards CSR by external factors such as attracting and retaining customers, enhancing …
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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...
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Social responsibility in India towards global compact approach
Gupta, Aruna Das - In: International Journal of Social Economics 34 (2007) September, pp. 637-663
restricted in some sectors. Practical implications – This research has a tremendous effect on society with respect to the CSR …-edge research initiatives in the field of CSR. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10004970256
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The diverse world of social enterprise: A collection of social enterprise stories
Thompson, John; Doherty, Bob - In: International Journal of Social Economics 33 (2006) May, pp. 361-375
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to highlight the diverse world of social enterprise. Design/methodology/approach – This paper profiles 11 different social enterprises from around the world. These range from a profit-achieving business in a very competitive industry, but one with...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10004977824
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Corporate social responsibility: the 3C-SR model
Meehan, John; Meehan, Karon; Richards, Adam - In: International Journal of Social Economics 33 (2006) May, pp. 386-398
Purpose – To develop a model that bridges the gap between CSR definitions and strategy and offers guidance to managers … they refer to as the 3C-SR model. Findings – The 3C-SR model can offer practical guidelines to managers on how to connect … fail to provide managers with the conceptual resources to move from “ought” to “how”. Originality/value – The 3C-SR model …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10004977829
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Altruism – an alternative value in policy formation and decision making
Gates, Donald; Steane, Peter - In: International Journal of Social Economics 36 (2009) September, pp. 962-978
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to propose an alternative approach to the decision- and policymaking that has been practiced in most developed countries for more than a quarter of a century. Such policies followed, to a greater or lesser degree, the policies adopted in the UK and the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005005736