Corporate Social Responsibility And Trade Unions

Author : Lutz Preuss,Michael Gold,Chris Rees
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014-10-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781135077846

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Corporate Social Responsibility and Trade Unions by Lutz Preuss,Michael Gold,Chris Rees Pdf

Growing interest in corporate social responsibility (CSR) has focused attention on the relationship between businesses and key stakeholders, such as NGOs and local communities. Curiously, however, commentators on CSR rarely discuss the role of trade unions, while commentators on employment relations seldom engage with CSR. This situation is all the more remarkable since unions are a critically important social actor and have traditionally played a prominent role in defending the interests of one key stakeholder in the company, the employee. Written by dedicated experts in their field, this book addresses a key gap in the literature on both CSR and employment relations, namely trade union policies towards CSR, as well as union engagement with particular CSR initiatives and the challenges they face in doing so. The research covers eleven European countries which, when taken together, constitute a representative sample of industrial relations structures across the continent. This book will be essential reading for scholars, students and practitioners of international business, employment relations, public policy and CSR. Its foreword is written by Philippe Pochet and Maria Jepsen, Directors of the European Trade Union Institute in Brussels.

Author : European Commission. Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities. Unit D.2
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Business ethics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105131819802

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Corporate Social Responsibility by European Commission. Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities. Unit D.2 Pdf

Om virksomhedernes sociale ansvar i EUs medlemslande

Author : Rob van Tulder,Alex van der Zwart
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2005-12-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134293261

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International Business-Society Management by Rob van Tulder,Alex van der Zwart Pdf

In the twenty-first century, as traditional divides are redefined, bargaining over corporate responsibilities has increasingly centred around corporate reputation and the question of whether businesses are part of society’s problems or part of their solution. This ground-breaking book treats issues, strategies and societal interaction in a homogenous manner and analyzes the nature of the international bargaining society as it has matured. Discussing and contextualizing contemporary debates on international corporate social responsibility, globalization and the impact of reputation, this key text integrates them into a new and coherent framework: Societal Interface Management. Using this unique framework, it explores the interfaces between international corporations, governments and civil society representatives. Analytic and revealing, the text applies the framework to in-depth studies of Nike, Shell, Triumph International, GlaxoSmithKline and ExxonMobil. It investigates the conflicts surrounding Burma, blood diamonds, child labour, oil spills, food safety, patents on HIV/AIDS medication and labour rights that have resulted in a large number of disciplining activities. An accompanying website (www.ib-sm.org) contains additional case studies, as well as issue dossiers on the challenges confronting international firms. Drawing on a wealth of experience both in research and teaching, the authors have developed a text that integrates reputation, responsibility, ethics and accountability. Clearly constructed, it is a must-have book for all those studying or teaching business ethics, political economics, economic geography, public relations, and corporate social responsibility.

Author : Jacqueline Cramer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351282628

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Corporate Social Responsibility and Globalisation by Jacqueline Cramer Pdf

Business in a globalised world is no longer only about profit. Companies that operate globally are increasingly being called to account over their social responsibilities to the workforce, local communities and the environment. Companies that take these responsibilities seriously are faced with a plethora of problems and dilemmas. For example, how can companies navigate the sea of tension between observing international rules of conduct and responding to specific local cultural circumstances? How can they ensure social responsibility in the product chain(s) in which they operate? And how can they best contribute to the local economy of developing countries? This book helps companies with good intentions but little experience to find answers to these questions and many others. The book offers concrete guidelines, step-by-step plans and practical examples based on the experiences of 20 diverse, large, medium and small companies that participated in the three-year Dutch programme "Corporate Social Responsibility in an International Context" organised by CSR Netherlands. Corporate Social Responsibility and Globalisation constitutes a guidebook and action plan to enable companies of all sizes to manage risk and seek out opportunities for engagement in their overseas operations.

Author : Maria-Alejandra Gonzalez-Perez,Liam Leonard
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781781906262

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International Business, Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility by Maria-Alejandra Gonzalez-Perez,Liam Leonard Pdf

This is the first in a two volume study of Corporate Social Responsibility and corporate behaviour from around the world, taking in viewpoints from five continents and over ten countries. These case studies present a detailed analysis of best practice in the corporate world in the areas of social ethics and community engagement.

Author : Lisbeth Segerlund
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317102519

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Making Corporate Social Responsibility a Global Concern by Lisbeth Segerlund Pdf

In recent decades, claims have increasingly been made on transnational corporations to take responsibility for the promotion and protection of human and labour rights in countries where they operate. This behavioural obligation results from the persistent advocacy of non-governmental organizations and is commonly known as corporate social responsibility (CSR). Driven by the theory of the 'norm life cycle model', the book uses an interesting range of case studies, including Nike and the anti-apartheid movement, to trace the development of CSR as an international norm. The development is examined through five selected non-governmental organizations: Clean Clothes Campaign, Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International, Global Exchange, International Business Leaders Forum and the International Labor Rights Fund. The book makes a lucid contribution to an emerging scholarship, and will interest researchers and practitioners involved in issues of global governance and global civil society.

Author : Gerard Zwetsloot,European Agency for Safety and Health at Work,Annick Starren
Publisher : Virago Press
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UVA:X004837595

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Corporate Social Responsibility and Safety and Health at Work by Gerard Zwetsloot,European Agency for Safety and Health at Work,Annick Starren Pdf

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is where companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations. To be socially responsible means going beyond fulfilling the legal expectations, by also investing 'more' into human capital, the environment and the relations with stakeholders. This report explores the interactions between CSR and safety and health at work both at company and policy level. Eleven company cases from six EU countries are presented as examples. CSR is a development that is taking root in a broad variety of industrial sectors and that is relevant for large companies as well as for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Author : Frans Pennings
Publisher : Kluwer Law International B.V.
Page : 578 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789041127839

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Social Responsibility in Labour Relations by Frans Pennings Pdf

Since 1945, socially moderated market economies have formed the cornerstone of the European socioeconomic model. Now, however due to powerful global economic, political and demographic tendencies tensions between social and economic interests and values are increasing. These developments create an urgent need for answers, actions and measures on the European level. This wide-ranging but focused collection of essays approaches this important trend from multiple perspectives. Compiled in honour of the major European labour law scholar Teun Jaspers, it encompasses a broad spectrum of analyses and insights by forty-one distinguished contributors from seven countries. Four major tensions are identified: between the European and national level, between fundamental rights and economic freedoms, between workers and employers, and between soft and hard law instruments. Throughout, a comparative approach is emphasized, not only within the EU but also between the EU and China and South Africa. Among the many topics covered are the following: relocation of labour to low-wage countries both within and outside the EU; conditions for tempering the excesses of the free labour market; the legal weight of voluntary standards such as codes of conduct; extending the scope of application of corporate social responsibility norms to transnational enterprises; pressure on national social law due to flexibilization, deregulation and individualization; contract termination protection; employability and training of employees; fixed-term work in the wake of the Mangold ruling; adjustment of working conditions for ill and disabled workers; right to strike; and restructuring of enterprises. In light of the Lisbon strategy, the authors address how the various tensions should be reconciled, especially in the context of the flexicurity approach. The book will be of great interest to academics and practitioners for its clear categorization of the issues which must be overcome when regulating employment and social policy in the context of todayand’s EU multilevel legal order. It pays detailed attention to the legal questions raised by emerging European labour and employment policies in respect of their specific materialization, the opportunities they offer, their feasibility, and the threats they pose to traditional workerand’s protection and, more generally, to traditional concepts of labour law.

Author : Ruth Pearson,Gill Seyfang,Rhys Jenkins
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136568909

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Corporate Responsibility and Labour Rights by Ruth Pearson,Gill Seyfang,Rhys Jenkins Pdf

The emergence of voluntary corporate codes of conduct since the early 1990s is both a manifestation of and a response to the process of globalization. They have been part of a more general shift away from state regulation of transnational corporations towards corporate self-regulation in the areas of labour and environmental standards and human rights. This work provides a critical perspective on the growth and significance of corporate codes with a particular focus on working conditions and labour rights. It brings together work by academics, practitioners and activists.

Author : Lund-Thomsen, Peter
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2022-04-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781839102097

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Rethinking Global Value Chains and Corporate Social Responsibility by Lund-Thomsen, Peter Pdf

This innovative book sets out to rethink corporate social responsibility (CSR) in global value chains.

Author : Liangrong Zu
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2008-10-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783540708964

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Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate Restructuring and Firm's Performance by Liangrong Zu Pdf

In today’s globalized and competitive business environment, companies increasingly look to restructuring, mergers & acquisitions and downsizing to survive, grow and maximize profits. However, when they are not managed in a socially responsible manner, restructurings may exert the negative impact on employees, shareholders, communities, and society as a whole. The book empirically explores the phenomena of corporate social responsibility (CSR), restructuring, and relationships with firms’ performance in China. It gives an insight into how Chinese firms respond to expectations of stakeholders by making social goals a part of their overall business operations. It also gives a fresh view of the new concept of socially responsible restructuring. For those seeking to promote socially responsible practices in restructuring, the book provides a unique and stimulating analysis and touchstone.

Author : Yŏng-gi Kim,Sangho Bae
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Labor unions
ISBN : 8930086578

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Union Social Responsibility by Yŏng-gi Kim,Sangho Bae Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105115122884

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Corporate Social Responsibility by Anonim Pdf

Recoge: 1. Belgium - 2. Denmark - 3. Germany - 4. Greece - 5. Spain - 6. France - 7. Ireland - 8. Italy - 9. Luxembourg - 10. Netherlands - 11. Austria - 12. Portugal - 13. Finlandia - 14. Swedwn - 15. United Kingdom.

Author : United Nations Environment Programme
Publisher : UNEP/Earthprint
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9280727400

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Labour and the Environment by United Nations Environment Programme Pdf

This publication presents examples of the application of technical expertise, of workplace participation, and of tools that promote workers' health and safety to problems that extend beyond the workplace into areas such as environmental protection, public health and the accountability of employers. It focuses on crucial issues ranging from climate change and energy, chemicals management, and corporate social responsibility and accountability to future involvement of workers and trade unions with the environment and with efforts to move towards sustainability. Publishing Agency: United Nations Environment Programme.

Author : Samuel O. Idowu,Nicholas Capaldi,Matthias S. Fifka,Liangrong Zu,René Schmidpeter
Publisher : Springer
Page : 603 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319105369

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Dictionary of Corporate Social Responsibility by Samuel O. Idowu,Nicholas Capaldi,Matthias S. Fifka,Liangrong Zu,René Schmidpeter Pdf

This book is a concise and authoritative reference work and dictionary in the field of corporate social responsibility, sustainability, business ethics and corporate governance. It provides reliable definitions to more than 600 terms and concepts for researchers and professionals alike. By its definitions the dictionary helps users to understand the meanings of commonly used terms in CSR, and the roles and functions of CSR-related international organizations. Furthermore, it helps to identify keynotes on international guidelines, codes and principles relevant to CSR. The role of CSR in the business world has developed from a fig leaf marketing front into an important and indispensable aspect of corporate behavior over the past years. Sustainable strategies are valued, desired and deployed more and more by relevant players in business, politics, and societies all over the world. Both research and corporate practice therefore see CSR as a guiding principle for business success.