{"product_id":"the-corporate-social-responsibility-reader-jon-burchell-9780415424349","title":"The Corporate Social Responsibility Reader","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the age of global capitalism, shareholders, and profits are not the only concerns of modern business corporations. Debates surrounding economic and environmental sustainability, and increasing intense media scrutiny, mean that businesses have to show ethical responsibility to stakeholders beyond the boardroom. A commitment to corporate social responsibility may help the wider community. It could also protect an organization's brand and reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluding key articles and original perspectives from academics, NGOs and companies themselves, \u003cem\u003eThe Corporate Social Responsibility Reader\u003c\/em\u003e is a welcome and insightful introduction to the important issues and themes of this growing field of study. This book addresses: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe changing relationships between business, state and civil society\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ethe challenges to business practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ewhat businesses should be responsible for, and why\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eissues of engagement, transparency and honesty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ethe boundaries of CSR - can businesses ever be responsible?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile case studies examine major international corporations like Coca Cola and Starbucks, broader articles discuss thematic trends and issues within the field. This comprehensive but eclectic collection provides a wonderful overview of CSR and its place within the contemporary social and economic landscape. It is essential reading for anyone studying business and management, and its ethical dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jon Burchell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0415424348\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415424349\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/07\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 312\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.22lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.58h x 6.91w x 0.68d","brand":"Jon Burchell","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48443457798399,"sku":"9780415424349","price":87.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5dd0e625-8aee-4560-a3f6-35700af7333e.jpg?v=1777205660","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-corporate-social-responsibility-reader-jon-burchell-9780415424349","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}