The Dynamics Of Corporate Social Responsibility: A Critical Approach To Theory And Practice (csr, Sustainability, Ethics & Governance)

This book explores recent developments in the theory, strategic perspective and international practice of corporate social responsibility. In particular it discusses the consequences of the economic slowdown apparent in many economies and the impact of changes in the regulatory environment. It consists of three parts: Part one addresses a variety of theoretical approaches as well as the dynamics and criticism of corporate social responsibility. It takes into account social and governmental expectations for the new and extended role of companies in the economy and in society, and provides a new context and theoretical assumptions regarding the functions and tasks of corporate social responsibility. Part two discusses the practical aspects relating to strategic management and corporate governance, corporate disclosure and reporting, as well as the empowerment of stakeholders. Lastly, part three focuses on the international practice of corporate social responsibility in various organizational and institutional settings. Using numerous case studies, the book explores the challenges and tasks of CSR in emerging markets, in the fashion industry and in global and family companies. It identifies the changes that can be detected following the financial crisis, closing the loop and linking the empirical findings with the revised theoretical framework. Front Matter....Pages i-xxii Dynamics of Corporate Social Responsibility: A Critical Approach to Theory and Practice: An Introduction....Pages 1-6 Front Matter....Pages 7-7 Is Corporate Social Responsibility Sustainable? A Critical Approach....Pages 9-25 The Effectiveness of CSR’s Approaches: Before Practice or Theory? Insights from Italian Corporate Territorial Responsibility Projects....Pages 27-51 Customer Value Perception: Understanding Customer Response to Company’s CSR Initiatives....Pages 53-70 Was Friedman Right? Moving Towards Strategic CSR Agenda....Pages 71-89 To What Extent Are Young Italian Scholars of Economia Aziendale Interested in CSR? An Overview of 2012 13/B1 Associate Professorship Candidates’ Publications....Pages 91-113 Front Matter....Pages 115-115 CSR Market Positioning Constructs: From Planning to Action. Evidence from Romanian Internet Service Providers....Pages 117-137 Corporate Social Responsibility in the University Courses in Italy: An Empirical Analysis....Pages 139-165 Commercial Bank Corporate Social Responsibility Practices in Tanzania....Pages 167-185 Dynamics of Corporate Social Responsibility in Australia’s Mining Sector: A Critical Sociological Analysis....Pages 187-201 Industry CSR Perception and Practices: The Case of Russia....Pages 203-219 Ethical Fashion: An Exploratory Research....Pages 221-236 Front Matter....Pages 237-237 The (In)credible Bulk: The Role of CSR Standards in Enhancing the Credibility of Corporate CSR Claims....Pages 239-263 The Need for Harmonization and Certification in Social Responsibility Area....Pages 265-283 Sustainability Accounting: Upgrading Corporate Social Responsibility....Pages 285-303 Environmental Related CSR Initiatives for Business Strategy: A Case Study on Small and Medium (SME) Industries in Malaysia ....Pages 305-322 CSR Reporting and Legitimacy Theory: Some Thoughts on Future Research Agenda....Pages 323-339 Back Matter....Pages 341-348