ENTRIES (ten entries) in Dictionary of Corporate Social Responsibility

This book is a concise and authoritative reference work and dictionary in the fi eld of corporate social responsibility, sustainability, business ethics and corporate governance. It provides reliable defi nitions to more than 600 terms and concepts for researchers and professionals alike. By its defi nitions the dictionary helps users in order to understand the meanings of the 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. Th e role of corporate social responsibility in the business world has developed from a fi g leaf marketing front into an important indispensable aspect of corporate behavior over the past several years. Sustainable strategies are valued, desired and deployed more and more by relevant players in many industries all over the world. Both research and corporate practice therefore see CSR as a guiding principle for business success. The Dictionary Provides a comprehensive reference on all terms and concepts in corporate social responsibility ▶ Contains contributions from a global set of authors ▶ Includes definitions for more than 500 entries