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A Handbook of Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
by Güler Aras and David Crowther (eds)
2010 (716 pages)
ISBN:9780566088179
A guide to the relationship between good governance and social responsibility and the reality of managing both, this book includes case studies from large and small organizations and NGOs to highlight examples of good and bad practice.
A Handbook of Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
Chapter 1 – Overview
Introduction
Globalisation And Corporate Governance
Scandals, Failures, Problems
The Relationship Between Governance, Social Responsibility And Business Success
The Gaia Hypothesis
International Standards
Structure Of This Book
References

Part I – Theoretical Overview
Chapter 2 – A Luhmannian in the Playground—Corporate Social Responsibility from a Systems-Theoretic Perspective
Introduction
The Ethical Argument For Corporate Social Responsibility
The Rational Argument For Corporate Social Responsibility
Corporate Social Responsibility Must Work: Organizations As Actors
Practical Lessons For Practising Corporate Social Responsibility
Conclusion
Bibliography

Chapter 3 – What is ‘Good’ Corporate Governance?
Introduction
Glory And Misery Of A Paradigm
The Enterprise As A Community Of Free And Responsible Persons
Conclusion
References

Chapter 4 – Redefining Sustainability
Introduction
The Social Contract
The Conflation Of Financial, Social And Environmental Performance
The Ownership Of Performance
Sustainability Reporting
Sustainability And The Cost Of Capital
Risk Reducing
The Distributional Problem
Conclusion
References

Chapter 5 – The Social Contract of Business in Society
Introduction
The Changing Social Contract
Managerialism And Philanthropy
The Informal Contract: Corporate Social Responsibility Emerges
Corporate Stakeholder Relationships
A Responsibility Infrastructure Puts Pressure On Corporate Responsibilities
Integrative Social Contracts Theory
Shifting Relationships Between Business And Society
The Future Of The Corporation—The Corporation Of The Future
References

Chapter 6 – The Shifting Meaning of Sustainability
Introduction
Global Equity
Business Conceptions Of Sustainability
Standardization, Guidelines And Inde Es
Triple Bottom Line
Conclusion
References

Chapter 7 – Corporate Social Responsibility and Accounting
Introduction
Performance Measurement Systems
Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting
Discussion And Conclusions
References

Chapter 8 – Responsible Practices in Small and Medium Enterprises
Introduction
SMEs Characteristics Conducive To Responsible Practices
The Case For Corporate Social Responsibility In Small And Medium Enterprises
Communication Strategies For Small And Medium Enterprises
Corporate Social Responsibility And Small And Medium Enterprises In Europe And In Latin America
Fostering Responsible Practices In Small And Medium Enterprises
In Summary: Is Corporate Social Responsibility Possible In Small And Medium Enterprises?
References

Part II – Applying Corporate Governance
Chapter 9 – Trends in Corporate Governance
Introduction
Governance Problems And Corporate Governance
The Board Of Directors, Subcommittees, And E Ecutive Compensation
Blockholders And Corporate Governance
Who Monitors The Board?
Other Forces In Corporate Governance
Concluding Remarks
References

Chapter 10 – Corporate Governance—Responsibilities of the Board
Introduction
The Board Within The Corporate Governance System
Board Duties
Responsibilities Of The Board
Conclusions
References

Chapter 11 – Shareholder Rights and Stakeholder Rights in Corporate Governance
Introduction
Investor And Labour Protection
Incentives And Labour Relationships In A Stakeholder Model
Conclusion
References

Chapter 12 – The Regulatory and Legal Framework of Corporate Governance
Introduction
The Need For Good Corporate Governance
The Scope Of Corporate Governance
Conflicts Arising From Corporate Governance
Who Should Be Involved In Corporate Governance?
Inter-Agency Cooperation
Legislative And Democratic Influences On Corporate Governance
Corporate Governance: The Regulatory ‘Deserts’
Conclusion
References

Chapter 13 – The Agency Problem and Corporate Governance
Introduction
The Organisational Failure Framework
The Agency Problem
Constraining Managers – Agency Theory
Critiquing Agency Theory
The Limitations Of Agency Theory
Resolving Conflicts And Aligning Interests
The Anglo Sa On Model Of Governance
The Combined Code
The Relationship Between Corporate Social Responsibility And Business Financial Success
Conclusions
References

Chapter 14 – Auditing, Product Certification and Corporate Social Responsibility
Introduction
The Development Of Auditing Standards In The Forestry Sector
Forest Stewardship Council Principles, Corporate Social Responsibility And Corporate Citizenship
Fair Trade Labelling Schemes And Corporate Citizenship
Case Study On The Implementation Of The Fsc’s Auditing Scheme In Leroy Gabon
Some Implications Of The Leroy Gabon Case For Corporate Social Responsibility And The E Tended Theoretical Conceptualization Of Corporate Citizenship
Conclusion And Implications
References

Chapter 15 – Decisive Risk Management for Corporate Governance
Key Postulates
Introduction
An Overview Of Corporate Risk Management
Decisive Risk Management
The Evolution Of Valuation Techniques
Problems With Real Options Analysis
Flexibility Theory™ As A Meta-Process
Decision Making Toolbox: Promising Developments
The New Organizational Structure: A Modest Proposal
References

Chapter 16 – Corporate Social Responsibility—A Broader View of Corporate Governance
Introduction
Corporate Governance
Corporate Governance Principles
The Development Of Corporate Social Responsibility
The Relationship Between Corporate Social Responsibility And Business Financial Success
Relating Corporate Governance And Corporate Social Responsibility
Relating Social Responsibility With Governance: The Evidence
Conclusions
References

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Part III – Applying Corporate Social Responsibility
Chapter 17 – The Social Responsibility of Major Shareholders
Introduction
The Link Between Financial Performance And Corporate Responsibilities
The Link Between Corporate Social Responsibility And Ownership
Conclusion
References
Appendix: Kid’s Social Rating Attributes As Of 2000

Chapter 18 – External Agencies and Corporate Social Responsibility
Introduction
Corporate Social Responsibility Advocacy
Corporate Social Responsibility Networks
Corporate Social Responsibility Alliances
Corporate Social Responsibility Priorities
Global Corporate Social Responsibility?
Corporate Social Responsibility Principles
Corporate Social Responsibility Aspirations
Non-Binding Principles
Corporate Social Responsibility Consulting
Corporate Social Responsibility Standards
Company-Specific Corporate Social Responsibility
Corollary
Key References For Further Reading

Chapter 19 – How Globalization is Affecting Corporate Social Responsibility—Dynamics of the Interaction Between Corporate Social Responsibility and Globalization
Introduction
Evolution Of The ‘Corporation’ And Its Moral Foundations
Corporate Social Responsibility And Societal Aspirations
Forces Of Globalization
Common Driving Forces And Interaction
Current State Of Globalization And Corporate Social Responsibility
Triple Bottom Line And PPP (People-Planet-Profit) Principles
Challenges Ahead
Conclusion
References

Chapter 20 – Responsibility and Performance—Social Actions of Firms in a Transitional Society
Introduction
A Selected Review Of Literature On Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate Social Performance And Stakeholder Management
Hypotheses And Measures
Sample And Data Collection
Findings And Discussion
Conclusions
References

Chapter 21 – Feasibility of Corporate Social Responsibility Activities Practiced by SME’s in Uzbekistan—A Stakeholders’ Perspective
Introduction
SMEs Defined
Research Objective
Stakeholders’ Perspective
Corporate Social Responsibility To Customers
Corporate Social Responsibility To Employees
Corporate Social Responsibility To The Environment
Corporate Social Responsibility To The Community
Conclusion
References

Chapter 22 – Education for Ethics and Socially Responsible Behaviour
Introduction
Ethical Frameworks
Systems Of Education And Training
Course Developments In A University Business School
Final Thoughts
References

Chapter 23 – Socially Responsible Investment Funds
Introduction
Institutional Background Of Sri
Portfolio-Level Analysis On Sri
Conclusions And Future Research Agenda
References

Chapter 24 – Corporate Reporting Frameworks
Introduction
Corporate Social Responsibility And Accountability
Corporate Social Performance Evaluation And Reporting
Corporate Environmental Performance Evaluation And Reporting
Corporate Sustainability Performance Evaluation And Reporting
References

Chapter 25 – Corporate Reputation and Corporate Social Responsibility
Introduction
Theory
Empirical Evidence
Some Thoughts On Managerial Practice And Future Research
References

Chapter 26 – Corporate Social Responsibility Rating
Introduction
The Emperors’ New Clothes
The Actors On The Stage
Corporate Social Responsibility Ratings – ‘Big Brother’s’ New Screen
Inside The Machine
Roots And Branches Of Corporate Social Responsibility Ratings
Workshops And Networks
Clusters Of CSR Ratings
The Neighbourhood Of Corporate Social Responsibility Ratings
As Time Goes By…
References

Part IV – Dealing with Stakeholders
Chapter 27 – Business and Environmental Responsibility
Introduction
Business And The Environment: The Traditional View
‘Free Goods’ And ‘E Ternalities’
Drivers Of Corporate Ecological Responsiveness
Firm-Level Responses To Environmental Protection
Concluding Comments
References

Chapter 28 – Corporate Social Responsibility in the Creation of Shareholder Value
Introduction
Sustainable Innovations As A Major Driver Of Shareholder Value
Corporate Social Responsibility And Shareholder Value Across Time
Managing Corporate Social Responsibility Activities
Pursuing Corporate Social Responsibility As A Means Of Becoming Socially Embedded
Measuring The Impact Of Corporate Social Responsibility On Shareholder Value
Conclusions
References

Chapter 29 – Employer Duties
Introduction
The International Labour Organization
The Common Law
Legislation
Conclusion

Chapter 30 – Whistleblowing—Perennial Issues and Ethical Risks
Introduction
How Whistleblowing Became An Issue
Why Managers Started To Like Whistleblowing
Current Legislation
Perennial Issues
How To Mitigate Ethical Risks In Whistleblowing
The Whistleblowing Parado
References

Chapter 31 – Framing the Social Responsibility of Business—The Role of Pressure Groups—Paradigmatic Feuds
Introduction
A Global Capitalistic Ethos
The Role Of Pressure Groups Working To Maintain The Status Quo
The Role Of Pressure Groups Working To Build A New Ethos
Corollary
Bibliography

Chapter 32 – Corporate Environmental Responsibility From the Perspective of Systematic and Dialectical Science
Introduction
Background And Significance
Vision And Methodology Of Systematic And Dialectical Science
Corporate Social Responsibility From The Perspective Of Systematic And Dialectical Science
The Fundamental Laws Of Systematic And Dialectical Science And The Enlightenment To Corporate Environmental Responsibility
References

Chapter 33 – Why People Do Good—Promoting Responsible Behaviours—The Myth or Reality of Persuasion in Fundraising Letters
Introduction
Literature Review
The Study
Discussion
Conclusion
References

Part V – Experience in Practice
Chapter 34 – Royal Ahold—The Role of Corporate Governance
Introduction
Ahold’s Corporate Governance Structures
Ahold’s Strategy
Ahold’s Failure
Conclusions
References

Chapter 35 – Embedding Corporate Social Responsibility into the Day-to-Day Life of Organisations—A Practical System Thinking Approach
Introduction
Case Study Organisation
Corporate Social Responsibility Requirements To Be Applied
Applying The Provisions Of All Three Requirements
Lets Start With The Higgs Report
So What About The Global Reporting Initiative Guidelines
The SA 8000 Social Accountability Standard
Implementing Other Corporate Social Responsibility Requirements
Lessons Learnt
References

Chapter 36 – Istiqbol Dilnoza—A Corporate Social Responsibility Study of a Micro/Small Business in Tashkent
Introduction
Governance
Employees
Customers
Community
Recommendations For Others
References

Chapter 37 – Lessons Learned from Washington State’s Sustainable Business Program
Introduction
Background
Sustainability And Corporate Social Responsibility
Development Of A Sustainable Business Program
Stakeholder Involvement
Key Challenges
Program Evaluation
Recommendations
Conclusion
References

Chapter 38 – Esh Added Value—A Case Study in Indigenous Corporate Social Responsibility
Introduction
The Initiatives
The Motivation
Awards And Awareness
The Challenges Ahead
References
Appendix: Esh Group Timeline

Chapter 39 – A Case Study on the Tobacco Industry, Social Responsibility and Regulation
Introduction
Key Stages In The History Of Tobacco
Effectiveness Of Recent Tobacco Control Measures
Strategic Manoeuvres Promoting Tobacco Use
The Efficacy Of Tobacco Industry Corporate Social Responsibility Policies
Tobacco Regulation And The Law
Conclusion
References

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