The recent global financial crisis has indicated that the conventional dominant paradigm in finance is unable to cope with the problems of financial systems, markets, and behaviour of financial institutions, and failed to understand the proper role of finance in society and the economic system as a whole. Moving away from the conventional financial paradigm, this volume demonstrates paradigm shifting in the financial world and provides fresh insights on how we may reshape the financial reality to enable societal betterment and prevent any future financial crisis.
Posted on Monday, January 02, 2012
This book examines the daily problems of responsible investment practitioners. It emphasises the importance of asking the right questions as well as getting the right answers; anD of process as well as product. It raises questions about the very purpose of investment and the responsibilities of investors, both economic and societal. Accessible, vivid and illuminating, 'Dilemmas in Responsible Investment' is the first book specifically written for teaching and professional training in responsible investment. It will be required reading for students, academics and practitioners in the areas of finance, ethics and CSR.
Posted on Friday, July 08, 2011
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.
Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2011
By and large, corporations of the 21st century have come to realize that their obligations to societies in terms of corporate social responsibility are fourfold: economic, ethical, altruistic and strategic. Meeting these four responsibilities is crucial to their survival in their various markets and industries; it also requires them to rewrite their previously less socially responsible business models in order to do so. With contributions from a creme de la creme of scholars from 12 countries, "Innovative CSR" gathers together a cornucopia of innovative practices that will be essential reading for academics and practitioners alike.
Posted on Tuesday, February 01, 2011