Business ethics and social responsibility Books

When a woman decides to become an 'entrepreneur,' she starts her business with a sense of excitement, freedom, wealth, happiness, prestige; however, these feelings can soon turn to fears over debt, difficulties, unpaid invoices, stress, and uncertainty...

Care is a human ability we all need for growing and flourishing. It implies considering the needs and interests of others, and the quality of how we relate to each other is often defined by care. While the value of care in private life is widely...

Gender diversity as a corporate governance mechanism is high on the agenda for regulators, firms, and researchers. Particularly, gender board composition has received a great deal of attention in recent years. The theoretical foundations of the benefits...

Accounting standards are an essential element in the regulation of current financial reporting. Standard setters promulgate such standards, and companies and professional accountants follow them in preparing financial reports. Although much has been...

In recent years, the search for innovative, locally relevant and engaging public service has become the new philosophers' stone. Social procurement represents one approach to maximising public spending and social value through the purchase of goods and...

The Dark Side of Emotional Labour explores the work that the rest of society would rather not think about, the often unseen work that is emotionally disturbing, exhausting, upsetting, and stigmatising. This is work that is simultaneously undesirable and...

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has increasingly been promoted as an important mechanism for furthering economic and social development goals in developing countries. In such an optimistic climate, questions arise as to whether CSR can bear the...

Since the end of the Cold War, the human face of economics has gained renewed visibility and generated new conversations among economists and other social theorists. The monistic, mechanical "economic systems" that characterized the capitalism vs...

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to communication strategies in business with a focus on diversity management skills.

La Manera En Que Los Líderes de Hoy Construyen Relaciones Para Mayor Satisfacción y Retención Laboral Supervisores... ¿Están cansados de:·      Lidiar con una alta rotación de...

Directors are key decision-makers in any organisation, whether it is in the public sector, a family business or a transnational company. The UK Companies Act 2006 codified directors' duties for the first time and describes the director as the 'most...

Practicing business with a conscience leaves no sector untouched. It trickles into how we treat our employees; approach our work in general; address stakeholders; engage in accounting, financial, and production management practices; implement and manage...

Leadership, Ethics, and Project Execution provides a masterclass in the project and people management skills that set apart the most accomplished design and construction professionals. This textbook for graduate and advanced undergraduate students...

This book equips readers with the knowledge, insights and key capabilities to understand and practice business activities from ethical and sustainable vantage points.In our interconnected global business environment, the impacts of business activities...

Combining biblical insights, scholarly research and common sense in this hard-hitting economic treatise, James P. Gills, M.D. and Ronald H. Nash, Ph.D., expose current systems threatening true liberty and prosperity. Anyone looking for a balanced review...

This book provides comprehensive and advanced analysis of the characteristics of social entrepreneurship in Europe. It offers innovative, up-todate research on the ecosystems of social entrepreneurship, the behavior of social entrepreneurs, their ability...

Tom Brady and the "tuck rule"; "Nobody knew health care could be so complicated"; "The financial world has become way too complicated and very secretive." What could Tom Brady, Donald Trump, and Michael Lewis possibly have in common? Complexity. Lewis...

Going beyond the why and what of purpose-led business, this book sets out an innovative business model of how to lead and operate a company to deliver its purpose.Western capitalism is in crisis due to the growing disconnect between business and society,...

Human dignity has experienced limited attention in tourism studies. The interlinked dimensions of dignity in tourism urgently ask for broad avenues of future research, as tourism is both an information-intensive industry and an "experience good"...

This book explores how ethics and the moral context of business have evolvedhistorically in inf luential management theories and concepts. It looks at howmanagerial thought accommodates morality, values, and ethics and demonstratesthe emerging patterns...

Human resource management (HRM) is the predominant apparatus for people management across the world. Since its inception, HRM has nevertheless been subjected to critical scrutiny. This work has produced a corpus of literature now referred to as 'Critical...

Citizenship and Sustainability in Organizations: Exploring and Spanning the Boundaries is the introductory book in the series of the same name and draws upon new conceptual thinking from some of the leading contributors to The Journal of...

While the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities of small firms have been analysed to some extent, their engagement in international networks relating to CSR is less understood. Most of these networks primarily address the needs of...

This book presents practical advice to law students and those entering and now working in the legal profession that will help them to reconcile who they are as a person with the demands and opportunities of a legal career. The book sets out a clear...

A visionary new program that businesses can follow to help restore the planet."The first important book of the 21st century. It may well revolutionize the relationship between business and the environment."--Don Falk, Executive Director, Society for...

Starling is pleased to offer the fifth edition in its annual Compendium series for 2022: a comprehensive report detailing the priorities and activities of bank regulators regarding firm culture and conduct risk management. Over the years, regulatory...

El 25 de septiembre del 2015, la Asamblea General de la ONU adoptó la Agenda 2030 para el Desarrollo Sostenible, un plan de acción a favor de las personas, el planeta y la prosperidad. Compuesto por 17 Objetivos con 169 metas de carácter integrado e...

Bachelorarbeit aus dem Jahr 2014 im Fachbereich BWL - Unternehmensethik, Wirtschaftsethik, Note: 2,3, FOM Hochschule für Oekonomie & Management gemeinnützige GmbH, Berlin früher Fachhochschule, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Die freiwillige Übernahme...

The revelation that eating can pose risks makes consumers rethink the ways they choose and eat foods. Today market choice becomes more shaped by references to safety. This book is focused on concepts of safe and risky food consumption and consumer trust...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2004 im Fachbereich BWL - Unternehmensethik, Wirtschaftsethik, Note: 1,5, Universität Hamburg, Veranstaltung: Unternehmensethik, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Kaum ein Wirtschaftsthema wird in der Öffentlichkeit so intensiv und...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2006 im Fachbereich BWL - Unternehmensethik, Wirtschaftsethik, Note: 1,7, Universität Bremen, Veranstaltung: Nachhaltiges Management, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Nachhaltigkeit ist in der heutigen Zeit ein viel verwendet Wort,...

A Contemporary Look at Business Ethics provides a ‘present day’ look at business ethics to include thechallenges, opportunities and increased need for ethical leadership in today’s and tomorrow’sorganizations. The book discusses...

The rapid advances made in genetic research and technology over the last few decades have led to a host of important discoveries that have allowed for the detection (and hopefully soon the treatment) of a number of genetic...

What are the criteria used by Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and the European Union to blacklist jurisdictions at high-risk of money laundering? What are the countries at highest risk according to Panama Papers and FinCEN files? Where do criminals...

Two in three people experience bullying at work either directly or indirectly. It’s one of the most pervasive and damaging aspects of professional life today. It can destroy lives, careers, marriages, families, corporations and brand value. Whether...

Despite the enormous impact of various accounting scandals on the accounting profession, the general malaise amongst the profession more broadly, and the significant legislative and institutional reforms that have taken place as a result, there...

In today's fast-paced and competitive business world, it is crucial to recognize and understand the importance of ethics. Ethics plays a significant role in shaping the culture, values, and overall success of any organization. In this subchapter, we will...

Definition of Medical EthicsMedical ethics is a branch of ethics that examines the moral principles and values that guide healthcare professionals in making decisions and providing care to patients. It encompasses a set of principles and guidelines that...

In today's complex and ever-changing financial landscape, it is crucial to have a solid understanding of the principles that drive our financial decision-making process. Behavioral economics, a field that combines psychology and economics, offers a...

Understanding the Importance of HR in Educational InstitutionsIn the ever-evolving field of education, it is crucial to recognize the vital role that Human Resources (HR) plays in the smooth functioning and success of educational institutions. HR in...

What can I do? It's a question that often prevents us from doing anything at all. What can we say or do? How can we nurture inclusive relationships with our colleagues or create an environment that values diversity beyond a set of numbers and...

Bachelorarbeit aus dem Jahr 2013 im Fachbereich BWL - Unternehmensethik, Wirtschaftsethik, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Seit Ende der 80er Jahre hat die Wirtschaft der Volksrepublik China eine...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2013 im Fachbereich BWL - Unternehmensethik, Wirtschaftsethik, Note: 2.0, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main (Wirtschaftswissenschaften), Veranstaltung: Aktuelle Herausforderungen der Wirtschaftsethik,...

Bachelor Thesis from the year 2012 in the subject Business economics - Business Ethics, Corporate Ethics, grade: 5 von 5, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano (School of Economics and Management), language: English, abstract: In recent years the problems...

Bachelorarbeit aus dem Jahr 2013 im Fachbereich BWL - Unternehmensethik, Wirtschaftsethik, Note: 1,7, Universität zu Köln, Veranstaltung: Wirtschaftsethik und Unternehmensentwicklung, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: CSR steht für „Corporate Social...