Cover -- Vorwort -- Ethik der Banken? Herausforderungen und Perspektiven -- I. Verantwortungsvoll investieren. Begründung und Umsetzung -- Geld und Geltung. Zur Moral eines gesellschaftlichen Leitmediums -- Verantwortlich Investierende. Motive, Massstäbe und Handlungsoptionen von...

This book represents an introduction to and overview of the diverse facets of the ethical challenges confronting companies today. It introduces executives, students and interested observers to the complex trends and developments in business ethics. Coverage presents industry-specific topics in...

In der Finanzindustrie zeichnen sich neue Spielregeln ab. Neben finanzieller Rendite gewinnen nicht-ökonomische Motive an Bedeutung: Anleger fordern nachhaltige Investments, Banken positionieren sich als sozial und umweltbewusst und Kapitalmarktakteure müssen die Verteilung von...

Part I. Business and Society -- Chapter 1. Women: Beyond Social Responsibility and Toward Social Innovation for a Sustainable Society. Lesson From the Past -- Chapter 2. Higher Professional Technical Course in Portugal: The Case Study of the Polytechnic Institute of Guarda -- Chapter 3. A Study...

Chapter Introduction: creating a social movement -- chapter 1 Making a difference -- chapter 2 Building a different future: an emerging corporate responsibility infrastructure -- chapter 3 Early inklings: social pioneering for responsible investing -- chapter 4 Emerging accountability structures...

Tells the stories of 23 social and institutional entrepreneurs who have been instrumental in developing corporate responsibility. This book offers a history and an analysis of how CSR has emerged as a key business issue, why it has evolved so quickly, and the visions of its thought leaders.