Corporate Social Investment

Author : Setlogane Manchidi
Publisher : Jonathan Ball Publishers
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780639939575

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Corporate Social Investment by Setlogane Manchidi Pdf

This book is easily one of the best works yet on how to make corporate social investment work for the benefit of ordinary people ... should be required reading by every CSI practitioner in Africa and abroad - much time, money and energy could be saved. - PROFESSOR JONATHAN JANSEN Developing an impactful corporate social investment (CSI) strategy and approach with real potential to positively change people's lives can be a tricky exercise. Those grappling with how best to approach CSI will find thought-provoking insights in this book that will contribute positively to how they view, shape and execute their CSI strategy. In a most accessible way, this guidebook on CSI presents an instructive and constructive way of building a CSI strategy. Setlogane Manchidi, Head of CSI at Investec, is known in the CSI space for his passion and strong desire to see meaningful change in people's lives. In this book, informed by his experiences as a CSI practitioner over the years, he unpacks what he considers to be essential aspects of CSI practice. Manchidi adopts and articulates a question-based approach to creating an effective CSI strategy. Recognising that business is not separate from society, Manchidi suggests that companies need to ask themselves some serious questions, amongst them: Why should they be doing CSI and, importantly, why are they doing it? The questions, which are reflected on the cover of the book, are difficult ones which require complete honesty, deep consideration and the necessity of placing 'impact' at the centre of the formulation of CSI strategy. Through this book, Corporate Social Investment, Setlogane Manchidi reminds us of the significance of a carefully considered CSI strategy and approach, especially on a continent such as Africa with many socio-economic challenges that continue to impact negatively on ordinary people's day-to-day lives.

Author : J. J. Asongu
Publisher : Greenview Publishing Co.
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0979797608

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Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility in Practice by J. J. Asongu Pdf

Author : Severyn T. Bruyn,Severyn Ten Haut Bruyn
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1991-01-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0521407761

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The Field of Social Investment by Severyn T. Bruyn,Severyn Ten Haut Bruyn Pdf

This study of the theory and practice of professional social investment offers a conceptual foundation for investment policy and research and reviews empirical studies supporting new directions in investment policies.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2001-10-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264194854

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Corporate Social Responsibility Partners for Progress by OECD Pdf

This book provides a comprehensive overview of Corporate Social Responsibility experiences and practices at the local level. It illustrates that partnerships provide a powerful mechanism for helping firms become more socially responsible.

Author : Samuel O Idowu,Celine Louche
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2011-01-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783642164613

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Theory and Practice of Corporate Social Responsibility by Samuel O Idowu,Celine Louche Pdf

Modern businesses and organizations understand that corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become an important factor for sustainable success. At the same time CSR has established itself as a widely accepted element of courses in managerial training and education. This book, designed to support CSR teaching, collects 14 essays that clearly illustrate and explain the benefits and challenges of socially responsible corporate policies. Aligning theory and practice, the book focuses on four central themes: management, environment and sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and accounting and financial reporting. Business students and experienced managers alike will find this book a valuable resource that helps them to discover the strong forces that link successful management with corporate social responsibility.

Author : Onyeka K. Osuji,Franklin N. Ngwu,Gary Lynch-Wood
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2023-01-31
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781108562300

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Corporate Social Responsibility Across the Globe by Onyeka K. Osuji,Franklin N. Ngwu,Gary Lynch-Wood Pdf

Corporate Social Responsibility Across the Globe demonstrates many ways that CSR can be applied by law to overcome regulation and governance challenges around the world. Using interdisciplinary and comparative models and perspectives, the book challenges dominant understandings of CSR, such as neoliberal voluntarism, and demonstrates the regulatory and governance implications of an interdependent relationship between CSR and the law. The book identifies substantive and procedural barriers for CSR in national, public, and private international law. By analyzing, deconstructing, and reframing CSR in these contexts, the book underlines opportunities for more effective application of CSR as a governance mechanism. Chapters investigate relevant regulation concepts, paradigms and approaches for CSR; methods for infusing CSR in corporate governance; and ways to facilitate private regulation of CSR in more developed, emerging, and developing jurisdictions.

Author : Jan Jonker,Marco de Witte
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2006-08-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783540332473

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Management Models for Corporate Social Responsibility by Jan Jonker,Marco de Witte Pdf

This book harvests tried and tested management models - models that have demonstrated added value in everyday organisational practice – in an accessible and readable volume. Each contribution is structured around one central figure while describing concisely the nature, the use, actual experiences and some do's and don'ts of CSR. The book is written for a managerial and consultants audience, people that have to deal with CSR in everyday practice.

Author : SAGE Publications
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781412997225

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SAGE Brief Guide to Corporate Social Responsibility by SAGE Publications Pdf

Designed to serve as a supplemental text for courses in business ethics, corporate social responsibility, corporate strategy, and organizational behaviour, this text is also an indispensible companion text for business students to use throughout their full programme of study. It provides objective coverage of key issues in corporate social responsibility, the obligation of companies to various stakeholder groups, the contribution of business to society and culture, and the relationship between organizations and the quality of the environment. Key features of the text include the following: A Reader's Guide that explains how to use the volume Keyword entries featuring comprehensive essays on such crucial topics as strategic corporate social responsibility, strategic philanthropy, corporate social performance, and social audits. A listing of references and suggested readings for each entry, so that readers can find more information on topics of particular interest.

Author : Boubaker Sabri,Nguyen Duc Khuong
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789811206894

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Corporatesocialresponsibility,ethicsandsustainableprosperity by Boubaker Sabri,Nguyen Duc Khuong Pdf

Corporate activities are not only drivers of economic growth but also key actors of the changes towards more sustainable markets and environment as well as inclusive development. Significant efforts have recently been devoted to transform private and public firms alike from pure economic-oriented organizations to entities that deliberately and diligently create value without neglecting social and environmental implications of their activities. Firm performance, resilience, and survival are nowadays, more than ever before, dependent on how they consciously and purposefully engage in appropriate corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategies and actions.This book, Corporate Social Responsibility, Ethics and Sustainable Prosperity, will provide all readers, including investors, managers, lawmakers, and policymakers with an up-to-date, comprehensive, and thoughtful coverage of CSR and ethical issues at the crossroads of different finance and management disciplines. It contains a rich collection of insightful studies covering a wide range of topics in corporate ethics, CSR, and sustainable prosperity. Together, these studies help readers deepen their knowledge on different country environments and various organizational forms, policies, and activities. The book is composed of 16 chapters which are divided into two interconnected parts: Part I addresses ESG and ethical issues in corporate decision-making, while Part II provides insights towards sustainable prosperity.

Author : Wayne Visser,Dirk Matten,Manfred Pohl,Nick Tolhurst
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2010-05-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780470971390

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The A to Z of Corporate Social Responsibility by Wayne Visser,Dirk Matten,Manfred Pohl,Nick Tolhurst Pdf

CSR has now moved beyond the stage of specialist or niche subject to become an integral part of global business and society. This timely edition is destined to become the definitive guide to CSR, Sustainability, Business Ethics and the organizations and standards in the field. The A to Z of Corporate Social Responsibility is a unique publication and is the culmination of over a hundred of the world’s leading thinkers, opinion formers, academic and business people providing an easy-to-use guide to CSR: from general concepts such as sustainability, stakeholder management, business ethics and human rights to more specific topics such as carbon trading, microfinance, biodiversity, the Base of the Pyramid model and globalisation. In addition to definitions of the most important terms across the wide range of CSR associated topics, this book also covers all the most important codes and guidelines, such as the Equator Principles, the UN Global Compact and ISO standards, as well as providing background on organizations such as the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and Transparency International and profiles of CSR in particular industries and regions. This paperback edition includes all the latest developments in CSR as well as incorporating new sections on boardroom pay, the sub-prime market and the financial crisis. Praise for the first edition: "A complete reference guide...offers an invaluable combination of lessons learned and best practice for the future...provides first–hand insights" (Forum CSR International, October 2008) "This is a timely and innovative contribution to the field of Corporate Social Responsibility" (Retail & Leisure International, February 2008) "...a handy reference to have on the shelf behind your desk..." (Ethical Performance, February 2008) “You will not find a wider display of today’s key global players and their action programs than here.” (CSR–News.net, May 2008) “The book contains a great deal of detailed research.” (Supply Management, May 2008)

Author : Madeleine Schachter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Corporate governance
ISBN : 161163377X

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Global Social Investment by Madeleine Schachter Pdf

This book is for every corporate executive, corporate social responsibility manager, and employee who want their company to make a difference. It's for the student who is preparing to participate responsibly in the for-profit or not-for-profit sector. It's for the non-profit that wants to engage more with the private sector. And it's for the consumer, the client, and the investor who want to understand the principles behind the platitudes. The book covers the theories and practice, explains methodological tools for impact measurement, and provides forms for effective program management. It summarizes empirical studies, explains the approaches of corporate social responsibility leaders and scholars, and is entertainingly sprinkled with quotes from thinkers ranging from Aristotle to Yoda. The book explains how corporate social investment doesn't just complement legal compliance or align with corporate strategies. It orients the company. And how, ultimately, sustainable social responsibility is an investment in ourselves and in our world.

Author : Ananda Das Gupta
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-12-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789811657191

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A Casebook of Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility by Ananda Das Gupta Pdf

This casebook argues that corporate sustainability agendas should look beyond stakeholder demands and desires, towards strategic opportunities to achieve social and commercial benefits simultaneously. It encourages shifting focus from a strategic approach to a sustainable business practice. As the cases in the book highlight, it is in every company’s best interest to identify a manageable number of sustainability initiatives whose shared benefits—for society at large and the company—are significant and also substantially help the company strategically position itself in the competitive marketplace. Strategic sustainable business practices can lead to shared value creation, strengthening the company’s competitiveness and establishing a symbiotic relationship. Companies can achieve solid profits by doing good things for the environment; it is a “win-win” for society and for business. This casebook provides examples of multi-stakeholder partnerships that aim to create sustainable enterprises. Ideal for teaching purposes, after a brief introduction to the case method, the cases are presented with no comments or criticisms.

Author : Curt Weeden
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1998-09-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1576750450

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Corporate Social Investing by Curt Weeden Pdf

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Author : Jon Burchell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000115499

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The Corporate Social Responsibility Reader by Jon Burchell Pdf

In 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. Including key articles and original perspectives from academics, NGOs and companies themselves, The Corporate Social Responsibility Reader is a welcome and insightful introduction to the important issues and themes of this growing field of study. This book addresses: the changing relationships between business, state and civil society the challenges to business practice what businesses should be responsible for, and why issues of engagement, transparency and honesty the boundaries of CSR – can businesses ever be responsible? While 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.

Author : Catherine Malecki
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781786433350

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Corporate Social Responsibility by Catherine Malecki Pdf

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is setting new missions for companies and shining a welcome light on issues such as the behaviour of board members, shared value, the well-being of stakeholders, the protection of vulnerable individuals and the roles played by public opinion and shareholders. This timely book seeks to lay the foundations for a sustainable corporate governance based on the European Commission definition of CSR as ‘the responsibility of enterprises for their impacts on society’. More generally, this sustainable corporate governance responds to some of the pressing challenges of the 21st century, from sustainable finance and climate change to carbon reduction and population growth.