Corporate Social Responsibility: Readings and Cases in a Global Context

by Andrew Crane (Editor)

Modern business is obliged to meet increasingly demanding ethical, environmental, legal, commercial, and public standards as defined by wider society. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has therefore become an important consideration for managers at all levels, as well as one of the most vibrant areas of study and research in the field of business and management. This important new book provides a comprehensive and student-centred introduction to the key themes and issues currently being addressed in CSR around the world. This book brings together material by the most influential teachers and scholars working in CSR today, as well as many of the most cited and important articles, and is clearly structured in three Each section includes an extensive and accessible editorial commentary that introduces the key debates and themes contained in the articles, as well as clearly defined learning objectives to guide the reader and challenging and thought-provoking study questions to consolidate learning. It also includes three major case studies to enable the reader to relate theory to the real world, focusing on Nike in Asia, Vodafone in South Africa, and ABN AMRO in Brazil. Drawing on examples and issues from across the globe, this book is essential reading for all students and managers with an interest in corporate governance and business ethics.

Genres: Business

544 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2007

Reviews

[Olivia Simmonds · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was one of my assigned readings for the corporate social responsibility module at university. It gives a very basic overview of different elements of CSR then a few essays that relate to that element. I would have liked to see more in-depth writing on the elements, then relating that knowledge to the essays. However, as the title suggests the book is more focused on the readings and cases related to CSR. If you already know CSR well you would quite likely know the readings and key people it includes. Overall, I am confused who this book is aimed towards, people who are learning about CSR or people who are experts of CSR.

[Rachel Maldonado · Rating 3 out of 5]

Difficult to read. The notion of chapters in this book is misleading since the book is essentially a compilation of scholarly essays on the topic. Worthy topic of discussion, though.