Multinational's CSR Practices in Developing Countries
Author: Alidou Ouédraogo
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Published: 2014
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ISBN-13: 9781634635165
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Corporate Social Responsibility of Multinational Corporations in Developing Countries
Author: Adefolake O. Adeyeye
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2012-04-16
Total Pages: 247
ISBN-13: 1107378893
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The increasing importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) means that companies must consider multi-stakeholder interests as well as the social, political, economic, environmental and developmental impact of their actions. However, the pursuit of profits by multinational corporations has led to a series of questionable corporate actions and the consequences of such practices are particularly evident in developing countries. Adefolake O. Adeyeye explores how CSR has evolved to aid the anti-corruption campaign. By examining voluntary rules applicable for curbing corruption, particularly bribery and analysing the domestic and extra-territorial laws of Nigeria, the United Kingdom and the United States for holding corporations liable for bribery, she assesses the adequacy of international law's approach towards corporate liability for bribery and explores direct corporate responsibility for international corruption. The roles of corporate governance, global governance and civil liability in curbing corporate corrupt practices are given special focus.
Development-Oriented Corporate Social Responsibility: Volume 1
Author: Michael Blowfield
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2017-09-08
Total Pages: 272
ISBN-13: 1351285556
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Globalization and the professionalization of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) have led to a surge of CSR activities claiming to support development across the globe. In this two volume series, the chapters explore this claim through nuanced debate about the potentialities, limitations and threats of development-oriented CSR in the developing world at both the global and local levels. Volume 1 explores whether there is a genuine possibility for corporations to contribute to development through CSR activities. With corporate reach spreading into every corner of the globe, this is a timely contribution presenting cases from developing countries spanning multiple continents. It explores the multi-level and multi-stakeholder dynamics involved in shaping the complex interface between multinational corporations (MNCs) and possibilities for CSR-related development. The chapters highlight the potential for MNCs to spread best practice and complement the role of governments in bridging governance gaps and spearheading capacity building efforts. But they also highlights serious reservations, stemming from isolated assessments, limited appreciation of the complexities of context, and the permeation of a northern agenda that marginalizes local voices.Within the larger debate on the merits and evils of globalization, this volume captures the mixed record of MNCs in promoting effective development in those parts of the world where it is most needed. This important series will be the reference source for academics, practitioners, policy-makers and NGOs involved in development-oriented CSR.
Multinational's CSR Practices in Developing Countries
Author: Alidou Ouédraogo
Publisher: Nova Science Publishers
Published: 2015
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781634634793
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book explores the relationship between multinationals and developing countries. Some of multinational's corporations claim to be taking steps to improve their CSR practices through the use of voluntary initiatives such as codes of conduct, environmental certification, social audits, fair trading and social investments. However, that kind of voluntary initiative may be limited in some developing countries where companies are not subjected to the same pressures and market opportunities that make many corporations responsible in developed countries. The challenge for corporate social responsibility (CSR) in developing countries is guided by a vision distilled into the UN Millennium Development Goals. Unfortunately, these global aspirations remain far from being met in many developing countries today. The book also examines the promotion of corporate environmental and social responsibility in specific developing countries. While concepts like corporate social responsibility have become more fashionable in many developing countries, they have essentially been introduced from abroad. Thus, on one hand, the lack of interest within some developing countries is not surprising considering the current context of economic, political and social crisis, which generates other priorities. On the other hand, an institutional framework supportive of CSR practices has emerged in some developing countries. In these countries, corporate policies to promote responsible social and environmental behaviours have been increasingly important among foreign-based companies.
Corporate Citizenship in Developing Countries
Author: Mahad Huniche
Publisher: Copenhagen Business School Press DK
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 282
ISBN-13: 9788763001410
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"This book is about corporate citizenship in developing countries, paying special attention to the new partnerships between companies, development agencies and/or civil society organisations. The book will deal with some of the following issues: analyse the background for discussing corporate citizenship in developing countries; describe some of the development issues facing companies trying to be good corporate citizens; present the background and content of the new partnerships between companies, development agencies and civil society organisations; and discuss the potentials and pitfalls of these cooperative approaches." "The book is written by scholars and practitioners with comprehensive knowledge of corporate citizenship, corporate social responsibility, private sector development, etc."--BOOK JACKET.
The Oxford Handbook of Corporate Social Responsibility
Author: Andrew Crane
Publisher: Oxford Handbooks Online
Published: 2008-02-14
Total Pages: 609
ISBN-13: 0199211590
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →CSR encompasses broad questions about the changing relationship between business, society, and government. An authoritative review of the academic research that has both prompted, and responded to, these issues, the text provides clear thinking and perspectives on CSR and the debates around it.
Corporate Social Responsibility, Human Rights and the Law
Author: Olufemi Amao
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2011-05-05
Total Pages: 326
ISBN-13: 1136715894
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The control of multinational corporations is an area of law that has attracted immense attention both at national and international level. In recognition of the importance of the subject matter, the United Nations Secretary General has appointed a special representative to work in this area. The book discusses the current trend by MNCs to self regulate by employing voluntary corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy. Olufemi Amao argues that the CSR concept is insufficient to deal with externalities emanating from MNCs’ operations, including human rights violations. Amao maintains that for CSR to be effective, the law must engage with the concept. In particular, he examines how the law can be employed to achieve this goal. While noting that the control of MNCs involves regulation at the international level, it is argued that more emphasis needs to be placed on possibilities at home, in States and host States where there are stronger bases for the control of corporations. This book will be useful to academic scholars, students, policy makers in developing countries, UN, UN Agencies, the African Union and its agencies, the European Union and its agencies and other international policy makers.
Comparative Perspectives on Global Corporate Social Responsibility
Author: Jamali, Dima
Publisher: IGI Global
Published: 2016-08-12
Total Pages: 384
ISBN-13: 1522507213
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →In the modern era, businesses have developed a complex relationship with the society surrounding them. While the effects of business activity are clearly seen, their direct impact varies from country to country. Comparative Perspectives on Global Corporate Social Responsibility is a pivotal reference source for the latest scholarly research on the accountability contemporary businesses face for the environmental, social, and economic impacts that they create. Highlighting the variant expressions between developed and developing countries, this book is ideally designed for graduate students, professionals, practitioners, and academicians interested in furthering their knowledge on corporate social responsibility.
Corporate Social Responsibility in the Global Business World
Author: Asli Yüksel Mermod
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2013-08-29
Total Pages: 383
ISBN-13: 3642376207
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book provides an overview of the application of Corporate Social Responsibility in businesses and corporations around the world. Primarily based on real cases, it focuses on different approaches to CSR from a global perspective. It provides a critique of the “wrong” practices often employed even by multinational organizations, and highlights the resultant negative effects. On the other hand the book demonstrates good examples that can help multinationals or even entire countries to achieve both a better reputation and increased profitability. “CSR in the Global Business World” is a rich resource of illustrative cases, serving both as a basis for ongoing research as well as for teaching purposes at the business school level.
Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting in Developing Countries
Author: Ataur Rahman Belal
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2016-05-13
Total Pages: 183
ISBN-13: 1317159349
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Historically, the study of corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting has largely been within the context of Western economies. However, in the wake of highly publicized incidents such as Bhopal and the struggle of the Ogoni people in Nigeria, many large corporations now claim to be taking steps to improve their environmental and social performance within developing countries. Using the lens of stakeholder theory, this book examines whether the current practice of CSR reporting in developing countries is motivated by a desire to discharge accountability to all relevant stakeholders or whether it is being driven by the imperative of advancing corporate economic interests. While concepts like CSR reporting have become more fashionable, they vary widely in different national contexts; this book therefore clarifies the types and roles of CSR reporting and the underlying corporate motivations. The author considers the current CSR reporting practices in a number of developing countries, with particular attention given to illuminating a case study of Bangladesh.
