Governance and Social Responsibility

'If you are wanting a straightforward and readable guide into the theory and practice of CSR, this book is it. It offers useful background history, traverses some of the big issues surrounding CSR and the small niggly ones that plague practitioners, as well as useful frameworks and tools for understanding and action.' - Kate Kearins, Associate Dean (Research) and Professor of Management, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand 'This timely and comprehensive text represents an excellent resource for students who want to gain an in-depth understanding of the interrelated fields of social responsibility and corporate governance. Aras and Crowther's well-balanced and clearly-written analysis shows how corporations can address their multiple responsibilities in society - a topic concerning most, if not all, of us.' - Andreas Rasche, Assistant Profess of Business in Society, University of Warwick, UK

A rigorous introduction to CSR which explores the variety of perspectives and debates, incorporating an international orientation throughout. The text will give students a firm underpinning theory in which to understand the key debates and issues.Recent corporate failures have attracted the attention of managers, governments and the general public to the role of governance and social responsibility. Ranging from managerial behaviour and reward systems, to environmental protection and human rights, governance and social responsibility encompasses a variety of thought provoking business issues. In Governance and Social Responsibility, Aras and Crowther bring together the considerable debates about what exactly it is, and how it can be applied to business. Key Features: - Written by leading governance and social responsibility experts - International coverage and orientation - Comprehensive coverage of CSR issues and debates - Excellent pedagogy, including case studies, reflective questions and further reading Firmly grounded in academic research, Governance and Social Responsibility is an ideal companion for CSR courses at all levels.