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The Civil Corporation: The New Economy of Corporate Citizenship

The Civil Corporation: The New Economy of Corporate Citizenship

by SimonZadek (Author)

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    Paperback 2003

    $6.70

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    Hardcover 2001

    $7.17
Synopsis

Arguing that corporate citizensip emerges from the New Economy dynamics, the author explores how far business can and should improve their social and environmental performance, and relates it to learning, knowledge and innovation. The book sets out the practical issues for business, including goal and boundary setting, measurement, dialogue and how to build trust. Winner of the 2006 SIM Book Award.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 240
 Edition: 1
 Publisher: Routledge
Published: 28 Mar 2003
ISBN 10: 1853839973
ISBN 13: 9781853839979

Media Reviews
'The book makes a powerful case for businesses to reassess their values, relationships and processes.' Financial Times 'There is much to like about this book, which contains useful hints for businesses wishing to learn how to become more socially responsible.' International Labour review 'This book by one of the leading thinkers in the area of corporations and their relationship with society covers most of the key issues in the area, and contributes a number of useful observations' Michael Hopkins, International Labour Review, 2001. 'There is much to like about htis book, which contains useful hints for businesses wishing to learn how to become more socially responsible.' Michael Hopkins, International Labour Review, 2001. 'Many books address the power and responsibility of corporations. Few of them move the debate on more than a millimetre. This one does.' 'Zadek gives an overview of the state of play. His description of how the debate developed is clear and fair minded. His analyses are acute.' Community Affairs Briefing
Author Bio
Simon Zadek is Chair of the Institute of Social and Ethical AccountAbility. He was Visiting Professor at Copenhagen Business School in 2000 and Development Director of New Economics Foundation until 1998. He is one of the leading advisers, consultants and trainers on corporate citizenship