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Corporate Social Responsibility: A Very Short Introduction

Corporate social responsibility has been defined as ‘the responsibility of enterprises for their impacts on society’. Is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) just window dressing or is it a contradiction in terms?

In this 180-page Very Short Introduction, Jeremy Moon shows that CSR holds much more value than it first appears, and shows how it has come of age in recent years. Illustrating the sorts of CSR investments companies make, the ways in which they practice CSR, and the challenges this brings, Moon considers how the principles migrated from their US roots to become a global business phenomenon.

Exploring the place of CSR in different economic, social, political, and managerial contexts, this short guide considers the many positives, but also challenges, that CSR can present for companies, societies, and governments worldwide.

Author

Jeremy Moon is Velux Professor of Corporate Sustainability, Copenhagen Business School.

Very Short Introductions

The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Its expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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