The Age of Responsibility
The Age of Responsibility
Summary
Praise for The Age of Responsibility "Wayne Visser's The Age of Responsibility elegantly and persuasively demonstrates the limits and failures of traditional CSR and also the kinds of reforms needed to create conditions for genuine corporate responsibility.
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The Age of Responsibility by Wayne Visser
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"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)
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780470688571 |
| ISBN 10 | 0470688572 |
| Title | The Age of Responsibility |
| Author | Wayne Visser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | John Wiley & Sons Inc |
| Year published | 2011-02-18 |
| Number of pages | 408 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |