- ホーム
- > 電子洋書
Description
Formerly published by Chicago Business Press, now published by Sage
Business & Society: A Strategic Approach to Social Responsibility & Ethics integrates business and society into organizational strategies to showcase social responsibility as an actionable and practical field of interest, grounded in sound theory. In corporate America today, social responsibility has been linked to financial performance and is a major consideration in strategic planning. This innovative Ninth Edition ensures that business students understand and appreciate concerns about philanthropy, employee well-being, corporate governance, consumer protection, social issues, and sustainability, helping to prepare them for the social responsibility challenges and opportunities they will face throughout their careers.
This text is offered in Sage Vantage, an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality Sage textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Unparalleled in its ease of use and built for dynamic teaching and learning, Vantage offers customizable LMS integration and best-in-class support.
Table of Contents
Preface
Chapter 1: Social Responsibility Framework
Social Responsibility Defined
Development of Social Responsibility
Global Nature of Social Responsibility
Benefits of Social Responsibility
Framework for Studying Social Responsibility
Summary
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Experiential Exercise
Chapter 2: Strategic Management of Stakeholder Relationships
Stakeholders Defined
The Role of Stakeholders
Building Stakeholder Confidence
Development of Stakeholder Relationships
Implementing a Stakeholder Perspective in Social Responsibility
Link Between Stakeholder Relationships and Social Responsibility
Summary
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Experiential Exercise
Chapter 3: Corporate Governance
Corporate Governance Defined
History and Practice of Corporate Governance
Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
Corporate Governance Around the World
Future of Corporate Governance
Summary
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Experiential Exercise
Chapter 4: Business, Government, and Regulation
Government’s Regulatory Influence on Business
Government’s Nonregulatory Influence on Business
Government’s Focus on Deregulation
Summary
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Experiential Exercise
Chapter 5: The Impact of Business on Government and the Political Environment
The Contemporary Political Environment
Influencing Government
Laws and Regulations
Summary
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Experiential Exercise
Chapter 6: Business Ethics and Ethical Decision-Making
The Nature of Business Ethics
Foundations of Business Ethics
Ethical Issues in Business
Understanding the Ethical Decision-Making Process
Developing an Ethical Culture
Summary
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Experiential Exercise
Chapter 7: Strategic Approaches to Improving Ethical Behavior
Scope and Purpose of Organizational Ethics Programs
Establishing Systems to Monitor, Enforce, and Improve the Ethics Program
Institutionalization of Business Ethics
Ethical Leadership
Requirements of Ethical Leadership
Summary
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Experiential Exercise
Chapter 8: Employee Relations
Employee Stakeholders
Responsibilities to Employees
Strategic Implementation of Responsibilities to Employees
Summary
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Experiential Exercise
Chapter 9: Consumer Relations
Consumer Stakeholders
Responsibilities to Consumers
Strategic Implementation of Responsibilities to Consumers
Summary
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Experiential Exercise
Chapter 10: Community Relations and Strategic Philanthropy
Community Stakeholders
Responsibilities to the Community
Corporate Philanthropy
Strategic Philanthropy
Link to Social Responsibility
Social Entrepreneurship
Benefits of Strategic Philanthropy
Implementation of Strategic Philanthropy
Summary
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Experiential Exercise
Chapter 11: Technology Issues
The Nature of Technology
Technology’s Influence on the Economy
Technology’s Influence on Society
Strategic Implementation of Responsibility for Technology
Summary
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Experiential Exercise
Chapter 12: Sustainability and the Environment
The Nature of Sustainability and the Environment
Global Environmental Issues
Environmental Policy and Regulation
Alternative Energy
Business Response to Sustainability Issues
Strategic Implementation of Environmental Responsibility
Summary
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Experiential Exercise
Chapter 13: Social Responsibility in a Global Environment
Cultural Intelligence
Global Stakeholders
Global Development
Global Reporting Standards
Summary
Key Terms
Discussion Questions
Experiential Exercise
Case 1: The Heart Behind the Duck: Aflac Ethics in Action
Case 2: Crypto Crash and Burn: Inside the FTX Fallout
Case 3: The EV Industry Races Toward a Sustainable Future
Case 4: A Bitter Pill for Johnson & Johnson
Case 5: Chevron Puts More Energy Into Sustainability
Case 6: Shein Shifts Fast Fashion into Overdrive
Case 7: Silicon Valley Breaks the Bank
Case 8: Big-Box Retailer Walmart Sets Big ESG Goals
Case 9: Google Searches for an Edge in the AI Race
Case 10: Ground for Celebration: Sustainable Innovation at illycaffè
Case 11: Mattel Gets Dolled Up for a Greener Future
Case 12: Toshiba: From Tech Titan to Turmoil
Case 13: How Cisco Hard-Coded Conscious Culture
Case 14: Climbing Higher: Patagonia’s Path to Purpose-Driven Profits
Case 15: From Basement Brews to Better Business: The New Belgium Way
Glossary
Notes
Index
