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CSR has now moved beyond the stage of specialist or niche subject to become an integral part of global business and society. This timely edition is destined to become the definitive guide to CSR, Sustainability, Business Ethics and the organizations and standards in the field. The A to Z of Corporate Social Responsibility is a unique publication and is the culmination of over a hundred of the world’s leading thinkers, opinion formers, academic and business people providing an easy-to-use guide to CSR: from general concepts such as sustainability, stakeholder management, business ethics and human rights to more specific topics such as carbon trading, microfinance, biodiversity, the Base of the Pyramid model and globalisation. In addition to definitions of the most important terms across the wide range of CSR associated topics, this book also covers all the most important codes and guidelines, such as the Equator Principles, the UN Global Compact and ISO standards, as well as providing background on organizations such as the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and Transparency International and profiles of CSR in particular industries and regions.This paperback edition includes all the latest developments in CSR as well as incorporating new sections on boardroom pay, the sub-prime market and the financial crisis.Praise for the first edition:"A complete reference guide...offers an invaluable combination of lessons learned and best practice for the future...provides first–hand insights" (Forum CSR International, October 2008)"This is a timely and innovative contribution to the field of Corporate Social Responsibility" (Retail & Leisure International, February 2008)"...a handy reference to have on the shelf behind your desk..." (Ethical Performance, February 2008) “You will not find a wider display of today’s key global players and their action programs than here.” (CSR–News.net, May 2008)“The book contains a great deal of detailed research.” (Supply Management, May 2008)

This is the world’s first complete reference on CSR, compiled by the Institute for Corporate Cultural Affairs (the ICCA). The entries have been written by leading experts, leading global thinkers and CSR practitioners. In these pages lie the answers to questions such as: What do we mean by CSR?In what way are organizations viewed as citizens of the countries in which they operate?How does a company know when it is operating in a sustainable wayWhat is ethical investment?The reference also lists and describes the most important organizations and landmarks in the field of CSR.The book comprises 339 terms, which are split into core concepts, key words and definitions to form the standard reference for managers, academics, teachers, students, officials and volunteers in the field of CSR.This is a timely and innovative contribution to the field of Corporate Social Responsibility – the definitive terminology reference on CSR, business society relations and the organizations and standards in the field.

From the late nineteenth century to the late twentieth century the European banking sector experienced countless mergers and acquisitions. The outcome of this century of consolidation is strikingly similar across the continent, with the banking sector of each country now dominated by a handful of giant banking corporations. Consolidation and concentration trends in banking was the theme of the Academic Archive Colloquium of the European Association for Banking History held in Madrid in June 1997. This volume is comprised of the 18 papers and responses presented at the Colloquium by a truly international group of delegates. Some of the themes explored in the book include: the significance of mergers for bank archives; the regulation of mergers and their impact on banking legislation; reactions to consolidation from within and without the banking industry; case studies of particular mergers and their impact on the wider banking community. Youssef Cassis's introductory chapter provides a general survey of trends in the consolidation process and suggests that the advent of the Euro may herald a new era in the history of European banking consolidation.

From the late nineteenth century to the late twentieth century the European banking sector experienced countless mergers and acquisitions. The outcome of this century of consolidation is strikingly similar across the continent, with the banking sector of each country now dominated by a handful of giant banking corporations. Consolidation and concentration trends in banking was the theme of the Academic Archive Colloquium of the European Association for Banking History held in Madrid in June 1997. This volume is comprised of the 18 papers and responses presented at the Colloquium by a truly international group of delegates. Some of the themes explored in the book include: the significance of mergers for bank archives; the regulation of mergers and their impact on banking legislation; reactions to consolidation from within and without the banking industry; case studies of particular mergers and their impact on the wider banking community. Youssef Cassis's introductory chapter provides a general survey of trends in the consolidation process and suggests that the advent of the Euro may herald a new era in the history of European banking consolidation.

Mass tourism is one of the most striking developments in postwar western societies, involving economic, social, cultural, and anthropological factors. For many countries it has become a significant, if not the primary, source of income for the resident population. The Mediterranean basin, which has long been a very popular destination, is explored here in the first study to scrutinize the region as a whole and over a long period of time. In particular, it investigates the area’s economic and social networks directly involved in tourism, which includes examining the most popular spots that attract tourists and the crucial actors, such as hotel entrepreneurs, travel agencies, charter companies, and companies developing seaside resort networks. This important volume presents a fascinating picture of the economics of tourism in one of the world’s most visited destinations.

Dieses Buch begründet aus den Perspektiven der Neuropsychologie, der Wirtschaftsethik, der Finanz- und Bankenwissenschaft sowie der Nichtregierungsorganisation Tax Justice Network, warum wir eine (neue) Finanzethik und Steuergerechtigkeit brauchen und wie diese gestaltet sein sollte.FinanzethikDie Entwicklung der Finanzmärkte in den letzten Jahrzehnten, einschließlich der Finanzkrise 2008, macht eine profunde Erforschung der ihnen zugrundeliegenden Psychologie, einschließlich der Werte und Normen erforderlich. Es werden die Ergebnisse neuropsychologischer Forschung vorgestellt, die das in den Wirtschaftswissenschaften vorherrschende Verhaltensmodell Homo oeconomicus zu Fall bringen müssten. Zudem wird das deutsche Finanzsystem analysiert: Es hat in den letzten beiden Jahrzehnten einen Wandel erfahren und dabei seine Konsistenz verloren, was zu einer Verschlechterung seines Funktionierens führte. Um verantwortliches Handeln zu schaffen, bedarf es ethischer Leitlinien für die verantwortlichen Akteure in Politik und Wirtschaft. Es wird außerdem die Frage erörtert, inwieweit eine Revitalisierung der Sozialen Marktwirtschaft zur Lösung der genannten Probleme beitragen könnte.Steuergerechtigkeit Die Gleichheit der Besteuerung ist nicht mehr gegeben. Sie orientiert sich längst nicht mehr an der wirtschaftlichen Leistungsfähigkeit der Steuerzahler (Leistungsfähigkeitsprinzip) noch daran, dass die Steuer folgerichtig ausgestaltet ist (Folgerichtigkeitsprinzip). Die Ausnutzung mehr oder weniger legaler „Schlupflöcher“ durch international agierende Privatpersonen und Unternehmen ist heute ein lukratives Geschäftsmodell von Banken, Steuerbüros und Anwaltskanzleien. Der Steuerunterbietungswettbewerb einzelner Staaten trägt wesentlich dazu bei – Stichwort „Steueroasen“ – und führt zu extrem unterschiedlichen Wettbewerbsbedingungen für nationale und internationale Unternehmen. Durch sozialen Vergleich führt das Steuervermeidungsverhalten einzelner außerdem zur Verschlechterung der Steuermoral insgesamt.Das interdisziplinäre Wissenschaftsteam Finanzethik & Steuergerechtigkeit des Frankfurter Zukunftsrats hat zur Lösung dieser Probleme Lösungsvorschläge und Handlungsempfehlungen für Politik und Wirtschaft sowie Steuerzahler erarbeitet, die es in diesem Buch vorstellt.

The world's leading companies have realized that success in the long term requires them not only to make an economic profit, but also to contribute to the societies in which they operate. As a result Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has moved to the top of the business agenda. Yet questions remain. Sceptics ask whether, provided an organization's activities conform to legislation, there is a business case for going beyond this. This unique Handbook from the Institute for Corporate Culture Affairs (ICCA) offers an invaluable combination of lessons learned and best practice for the future. It explores the general concept of CSR, investigates approaches to implementation and provides first-hand insights from well-known CEOs, academics and organizations. Above all it stresses the fact that CSR must spring from a corporate culture, implying values and norms which in themselves endorse sustainable ways of doing business. Without this shift of emphasis from shareholder returns to sustainable value, CSR can never be more than a diversion. Featuring contributions from Ben Verwaayen (CEO, BT Group), Fujio Mitarai (President and CEO, Canon), Sir Geoffrey Chandler (Founder, Amnesty International Business Group) and Yoshio Shirai (Managing Director, Toyota), as well as experiences from inside leading organizations like Volkswagen, Credit Suisse, The Body Shop and the UK Government, The ICCA Handbook of Corporate Social Responsibility showcases CEOs and companies that have seized the opportunities offered by CSR. It is intended to stimulate further exchange and development in the field. For now, it captures the state of the CSR art. The Board of Editors who have worked on this book include Katja Böhmer, Aron Ghebremariam, Judith Hennigfeld, Sandra S. Huble, Dirk Matten, Manfred Pohl, Nick Tolhurst & Wayne Visser