International Business-Society Management

Linking Corporate Responsibility and Globalization

Rob Van Tulder, Alex Van Der Zwart

440 pages, parution le 23/12/2005

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Résumé

In the 21^st century, as traditional divides are redefined, bargaining over corporate responsibilities has increasingly centred around corporate reputation and the question of whether businesses are part of society¿s problems or part of their solution. This groundbreaking book treats issues, strategies and societal interaction in a homogenous manner, and analyzes the nature of the international bargaining society as it has matured.

Discussing and contextualizing contemporary debates on international corporate social responsibility, globalization and the impact of reputation, this key text integrates them into a new and coherent framework: Societal Interface Management. Using this unique framework, it explores the interfaces between international corporations, governments, and civil society representatives.

Analytic and revealing, the text applies the framework to in-depth studies of Nike, Shell, Triumph International, GlaxoSmithKline, and ExxonMobil. It investigates the conflicts surrounding Burma, blood diamonds, child labour, oil spills, food safety, patents on HIV/AIDS medication and labour rights that have resulted in a large number of disciplining activities. An accompanying website contains additional case studies, as well as issue dossiers on the challenges confronting international firms.

Drawing on a wealth of experience both in research and teaching, the authors have developed a text that integrates reputation, responsibility, ethics and accountability. Clearly constructed, it is a must-have book for all those studying or teaching business ethics, political economics, economic geography, public relations, and corporate social responsibility.

L'auteur - Rob Van Tulder

Rob van Tulder is Professor of International Business Studies at the Rotterdam School of Management.

L'auteur - Alex Van Der Zwart

Alex van der Zwart is a Business Consultant specialising in Business-Society Management, Corporate Social Responsibility and Reputation issues.

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List of Figures
List of Tables
List of Boxes
List of Abbreviations and Acronyms
Website
Preface and Acknowledgments
Rivalry in a Changing Society
International Corporate Responsibility
The International Bargaining Society in Action
Notes
Bibliography
Index

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Routledge
Auteur(s)	Rob Van Tulder, Alex Van Der Zwart
Parution	23/12/2005
Nb. de pages	440
Format	17,5 x 24,5
Couverture	Broché
Poids	914g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780415342407
ISBN13	978-0-415-34240-7