Wayne Visser

The Age of Responsibility

Csr 2.0 and the New DNA of Business

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Produktbeschreibung

This landmark book shows how the old model of corporate sustainability and responsibility is being replaced by a second generation movement that goes beyond the outmoded approach of CSR as philanthropy or public relations concern to a more authentic, stakeholder-driven model. The author describes the new concept and mission of the new movement and explains its agenda in a succinct guide that will be useful for CSR professionals, including managers, consultants, academics, and non-governmental organizations.

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The new generation of CSR

In this landmark book Wayne Visser shows how the old model of Corporate Sustainability & Responsibility (CSR) is being replaced by a 2nd generation movement. This generation goes beyond the outmoded approach of CSR as philanthropy or public relations (widely criticised as 'greenwash') to a more interactive, stakeholder-driven model.
Provides a 'second generation' approach to CSR that will breathe new life into the movement
Can increase the effectiveness of CSR as a strategy to create positive change in society through business
Acknowledges the challenges faced by conventional businesses and provides the measures needed to face these

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley & Sons
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 14568857000
• 2. Aufl.
• Seitenzahl: 408
• Erscheinungstermin: Februar 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 27mm
• Gewicht: 710g
• ISBN-13: 9780470688571
• ISBN-10: 0470688572
• Artikelnr.: 28915547

Autorenporträt

Wayne Visser is Founder and Director of the think-tank CSR International and the author/editor of twelve books, including nine on the role of business in society. In addition, he is a Senior Associate at the University of Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership, Professor of Sustainability at Magna Carta College, Oxford, and Adjunct Professor in CSR at the La Trobe Graduate School of Management in Australia.

Inhaltsangabe

List of boxes, cases, figures and tables. Foreword (Jeffrey Hollender).
Acknowledgements. About the author. Part I: The call to responsibility. 1
Our ability to respond. Part II: The ages and stages of CSR. 2 The age of
greed. 3 The age of philanthropy. 4 The age of marketing. 5 The age of
management. 6 The age of responsibility. Part III: The principles of CSR
2.0. 7 The principle of creativity. 8 The principle of scalability. 9 The
principle of responsiveness. 10 The principle of glocality. 11 The
principle of circularity. Part IV: Our ability to change. 12 The matrix of
change. 13 Making a difference. Bibliography. Index. Other books by Wayne
Visser.

Rezensionen

'The book is thought provoking, insightful and at the same time easy to read...a must read.' (BalticCSR.wordpress.com, May 2011)

'...this book is tremendously well researched and the main message is crystal clear... I strongly recommend reading.' (AheadAhead.com, May 2011)

'...deeply reflective of the state of the world...society, business and people who change our lives...we should all read this book.' (Lohas.de, June 2011)

'...offers a wealth of case studies... easy to navigate and digest... Visser's message is one of optimism and hope.' (Bookgeeks.co.uk, June 2011)