Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the two issues of regional trade agreements (RTAs) and the new theory … trade policy making with various trade agreements being thrown in the region and this paper has the capacity to provide some … answers to policy makers on the approach to take. Originality/value – The paper offers insights into regional trade agreements …

institutional description of the ISO 26000 standard and based on anecdotal evidence from current business practice, initiatives that … have been taken worldwide by organizations such as national standards institutes, the ISO 26000 text and adjacent ISO … credibility of their CSR claims. Also, it offers suggestions for certification organizations, national standards bodies and policy …

interpretations of CSR and formulate a critique on the standard’s definition of CSR. Methodology/Approach – This paper aims to examine … position it vis-à-vis other contemporary interpretations of CSR and formulate a critique on the standard’s definition of CSR …

is the first to consider this relationship. Design/methodology/approach The paper traces the history of quality standards …

Governance for Sustainable Human Development. Using these standards as a reference for the cultural heritage setting, UNESCO and …

Outlines the small business sector and the development of occupational standards in relation to it. Defines some of the … key concepts underlying national vocational qualifications and standards. Considers the broad needs of the small business … sector in relation to occupational standards as well as the value of occupational standards to small firms in helping them …