This paper presents a platform for analysing public relations in the future. The author suggests a reintroduction of concepts of the public sphere in public relations theory and calls attention to an emerging function of the public sphere. This function is called the public sphere of...

Two sets of questions animate this discussion: (1) What is corporate social responsibility? Why is it desirable? How can it be assessed? (2) Why should public relations practitioners be interested in corporate social responsibility?can public relations do to promote corporate social...

Purpose – This paper outlines a framework for engaging international business in the Palestinian‐Israeli peace process, based not on traditional profit models but on corporate social responsibility (CSR). Design/methodology/approach – A crucial ingredient to Middle East peace is an...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the origins of and current practices in corporations seeking to define themselves as “purpose-driven”. The literature suggests that consumers, in particular Millennials, are attracted to companies that define themselves in this way both in...

Purpose Through the lens of ethical appreciation, this paper aims to discuss what it means for a company to claim taking responsibility for its supply chain and whether this is a reasonable demand to make by corporations. Design/methodology/approach The place of ethics in economic and...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to argue that there is a clear distinction between using public funds and non‐public funds for development cooperation. Design/methodology/approach – The paper describes initiatives in development cooperation that the Royal Tropical Institute (KIT)...

Purpose – This paper aims to provide an analysis of the HSBC Swiss bank accounts scandal, from the perspective of anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, and considers the future AML implications for the banking sector and HSBC. It reviews the use of a whistleblower to highlight AML...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the “mash‐up” of business strategy and corporate social responsibility (CSR). In popular music, a mash‐up is a file of digitally combined musical sources. Song A is played simultaneously with Song B, and in various other combinations....

Purpose – This article aims to explore the recent evolution of corporate social responsibility (CSR) from fringe philosophy to corporate buzzword. Design/methodology/approach – For the period 2008 to mid‐2009, the author surveyed articles in mainstream media and business periodicals...

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is talked about a great deal in contemporary academic as well as corporate and commercial circles. This paper argues that despite, or perhaps because of, its fashionable status, CSR is an ill‐defined concept which has consequently been interpreted and...