is business the solution? Hopkins, Michael 1945 Nov. 16- creator text bibliography enk London Sterling, VA Earthscan 2008 monographic eng

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xvi, 243 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. "Written by noted CSR practitioner Michael Hopkins, this book is the first to explicitly link CSR with development. It spells out what corporations are doing on development, what more they could do and how CSR can be a useful tool to promote economic development via corporations. This is important and challenging reading for all of those in government, business and NGOs who think that there must be a better, more effective and dynamic way to kick-start development and eradicate poverty."--BOOK JACKET. Introduction -- CSR definitions -- Corporate case studies -- Failures of development -- Abandon philanthropy -- Problems with CSR -- CSR and poverty -- Supply chain issues and SMEs -- CSR in developing countries -- Limitations of international agencies -- Corporate social investment -- Conclusions. Michael Hopkins. Social responsibility of business Developing countries International business enterprises Moral and ethical aspects Developing countries Economic assistance Developing countries 658.408 HOC 2008 9781844073566 (hardback) 1844073564 (hardback) DLC 060408 20181210010542.0 eng