Springer The Dynamics of Corporate Social Responsibility: A Critical Approach to Theory and Practice (CSR, Sustainability, Ethics & Governance)

This book explores recent developments in the theory, strategic perspective and international practice of corporate social responsibility. In particular it discusses the consequences of the economic slowdown apparent in many economies and the impact of changes in the regulatory environment. It consists of three parts: Part one addresses a variety of theoretical approaches as well as the dynamics and criticism of corporate social responsibility. It takes into account social and governmental expectations for the new and extended role of companies in the economy and in society, and provides a new context and theoretical assumptions regarding the functions and tasks of corporate social responsibility. Part two discusses the practical aspects relating to strategic management and corporate governance, corporate disclosure and reporting, as well as the empowerment of stakeholders. Lastly, part three focuses on the international practice of corporate social responsibility in various organizational and institutional settings. Using numerous case studies, the book explores the challenges and tasks of CSR in emerging markets, in the fashion industry and in global and family companies. It identifies the changes that can be detected following the financial crisis, closing the loop and linking the empirical findings with the revised theoretical framework.  From the Back Cover This book explores recent developments in the theory, strategic perspective and international practice of corporate social responsibility. In particular it discusses the consequences of the economic slowdown apparent in many economies and the impact of changes in the regulatory environment. It consists of three parts: Part one addresses a variety of theoretical approaches as well as the dynamics and criticism of corporate social responsibility. It takes into account social and governmental expectations for the new and extended role of companies in the economy and in society, and provides a new context and theoretical assumptions regarding the functions and tasks of corporate social responsibility. Part two discusses the practical aspects relating to strategic management and corporate governance, corporate disclosure and reporting, as well as the empowerment of stakeholders. Lastly, part three focuses on the international practice of corporate social responsibility in various organizational and institutional settings. Using numerous case studies, the book explores the challenges and tasks of CSR in emerging markets, in the fashion industry and in global and family companies. It identifies the changes that can be detected following the financial crisis, closing the loop and linking the empirical findings with the revised theoretical framework. About the Author Maria Aluchna is Associate Professor in the Department of Management Theory at Warsaw School of Economics. She specializes in corporate governance as well as in strategic management and corporate social responsibility. She is a former Deutscher Akademischer Austauchdienst (DAAD) and Polish-American Fulbright Commission scholar. She publishes in Poland and abroad (four monographs, including one in English published by LAM Academic Publishing, three edited books, including one in English, published by Gower, over 70 articles and conference papers (EURAM, AIB, ISBEE), and takes active part in international conferences.Currently she teaches at BA, MA, PhD, postgraduate and MBA studies specializing in “Corporate governance” (both in Polish and English), “Responsible management Europe” (in English in cooperation with the University of Illinois, Springfield), “General management” (in English) and “Strategic management” (in English).Maria Aluchna is the member of the editorial team of Journal of Knowlegde Globalization, International Journal of Corporate Social Responsibility and European Journal of Economics and Management as well as of the Polish journals - “Przegląd Organizacji [Organizatio