Purpose – The purpose of this study is to better understand the origins of modern corporate social responsibility. The paper seeks to examine some factors that enabled the new industrial corporation to expand its role in society. Design/methodology/approach – Using institutional theory, this...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to elucidate and explain the origins and transformation of the study of corporate social responsibility (CSR) over its half‐century history. Design/methodology/approach – This paper is a historical study in two parts. The first and larger part...

Purpose – The purpose of the paper is to explore the theoretical underpinnings and practical implications of responsible competitiveness, where responsible business practices become a driver of national and regional competitiveness. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on...

Purpose – Since its Green Paper (2002) entitled “Promoting a European framework for Corporate Social Responsibility”, the European Commission multiplies communications and actions about corporate social responsibility (CSR). The purpose of this article is to question the emergence of CSR...

Purpose – This paper aims to explore the general question: Is corporate social responsibility (CSR) a business duty, as many contend, or really just a benign delusion? Design/methodology/approach – To provide an answer to the question the CSR literature is examined from both theoretical and...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to highlight the financial consequences of corporate irresponsibility or malpractice. Design/methodology/approach – The author uses three case studies in different areas of corporate malpractice, to highlight typical consequences. Findings – The...

Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the...

Purpose – This article aims to describe how one company has used an ethical approach to strengthen a competitive position based on knowledge management and technological innovation. Design/methodology/approach – The article presents a case study of Indra, a leading Spanish technology...