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13 of the Best Books and Articles on: Social Responsibility

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Responsibility: The Many Faces of a Social Phenomenon » Read Now
by Ann Elisabeth Auhagen, Hans-Werner Bierhoff. 188 pgs.

Collections: Philosophy, Entire Library

This text argues that responsibility is a characteristic of fundamental importance for the survival of modern democratic structures. It represents a collection of psychological, philosophical and evolutionary approaches to the topic.
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A Future for Everyone: Innovative Social Responsibility and Community Partnerships » Read Now
by Cynthia Jones, David Maurrasse. 200 pgs.

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The essays in A Future for Everyone discuss the many ways to foster innovative and unprecedented collaborations leading to more effective partnerships between major institutions and corporations to poor and disenfranchised communities. Each original essay examines many of today's pressing issues:...
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The essays in A Future for Everyone discuss the many ways to foster innovative and unprecedented collaborations leading to more effective partnerships between major institutions and corporations to poor and disenfranchised communities. Each original essay examines many of today's pressing issues: bridging the digital divide; community reinvestment; university and corporate partnerships; and corporate responsibility. From academics and students to nonprofit managers and community leaders to consultants and business professionals, this timely collection brings in voices from all angles.
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The Church and Social Responsibility » Read Now
by J. Richard Spann. 272 pgs.

Collections: Religious Studies, Entire Library

...The Church and Social Responsibility THE CHURCH and SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Edited by J. RICHARD SPANN ABINGDON-COKESBURY...PRESS New York Nashville THE CHURCH AND SOCIAL...
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News Ombudsmen in North America: Assessing an Experiment in Social Responsibility » Read Now
by Neil Nemeth. 174 pgs.

Collections: Entire Library

This book offers the most comprehensive look to date at the effort of about forty U.S. media organizations to make themselves more accountable. Nemeth provides a critical assessment of the ombudsmen's work from the ombudsmen themselves, their editors, media critics, and scholars.
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A Criticism of Social Responsibility Theory: An Ethical Perspective, in Journal of Mass Media Ethics » Read Now
by Scott Lloyd. 11 pgs.

Collections: Entire Library

...A Criticism of Social Responsibility Theory: An Ethical Perspective...The surface appeal of the Social Responsibility theory of the press emerging...the Press in 1947 has...
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Social Responsibility in Covering Community: A Narrative Case Analysis, in Journal of Mass Media Ethics » Read Now
by Kristie Bunton. 15 pgs.

Collections: Entire Library
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Corporate Social Responsibility: Guidelines for Top Management » Read Now
by Jerry W. Anderson Jr. 284 pgs.

Collections: Entire Library

This volume, intended for corporate managers and communicators, brings the newly emphasized area of social concern and responsibility into clear focus. Anderson provides a complete overview of all aspects of social responsibility. He gives a wealth of practical advice, backed by numerous case...
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This volume, intended for corporate managers and communicators, brings the newly emphasized area of social concern and responsibility into clear focus. Anderson provides a complete overview of all aspects of social responsibility. He gives a wealth of practical advice, backed by numerous case studies for the executive who seeks a clear, workable understanding of corporate social responsibility. Each chapter is followed by a list of references; many chapters also include real-world scenarios highlighting important social responsibility issues.
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The Conscience of Capitalism: Business Social Responsibility to Communities » Read Now
by Terry L. Besser. 207 pgs.

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The common wisdom that business contributions to the common good are counterproductive in the new competitive global marketplace does not hold up to empirical research. In fact, doing good is good for business. In her exhaustive survey of the Iowa business community, Besser discovered that business...
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The common wisdom that business contributions to the common good are counterproductive in the new competitive global marketplace does not hold up to empirical research. In fact, doing good is good for business. In her exhaustive survey of the Iowa business community, Besser discovered that business owners and managers often act out of a sense of community spirit and a certain obligation to better the common good. She demonstrates that, while the increasingly globalized economy has encouraged a number of large corporations to become freewheelers, the vast majority of companies are firmly rooted in place and look at their locales with more than just a utilitarian eye.
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Social Responsibility in Marketing: A Proactive and Profitable Marketing Management Strategy » Read Now
by A. Coskun Samli. 202 pgs.

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This unique book posits that by being socially responsible, marketing can achieve greater profits as well as a higher quality of life for the whole society. This mission can be accomplished by being proactive, consumer oriented and by considering consumers' well-being as the highest priority...
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This unique book posits that by being socially responsible, marketing can achieve greater profits as well as a higher quality of life for the whole society. This mission can be accomplished by being proactive, consumer oriented and by considering consumers' well-being as the highest priority. Marketing must reach out and cater to those who are less than equal opportunity consumers. Marketing must also develop environment- and consumer-friendly products and services.
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The Effects of Social Responsibility and Satisfaction on Extrarole Behaviors, in Basic and Applied Social Psychology » Read Now
by L. Alan Witt, N. Clayton Silver. 10 pgs.

Collections: Psychology, Entire Library

...The Effects of Social Responsibility and Satisfaction on Extrarole...the interactive effects of social responsibility and satisfaction with a university...were low rather...
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Social Responsibility Ethics: Doing Right, Doing Good, Doing Well, in Ethics & Behavior » Read Now
by Charles R. Clark. 25 pgs.

Collections: Entire Library

...Social Responsibility Ethics: Doing Right, Doing Good...Arbor, Michigan The ethics of social responsibility is discussed in reference to six...psychology. A definitional...
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The Buddhist Path and Social Responsibility, in Re-vision » Read Now
by Jack Kornfield. 4 pgs.

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...The Buddhist Path and Social Responsibility JACK KORNFIELD One of the most important questions...Thus, a spiritual life is not a privilege; it is a basic responsibility...
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Develop Social Responsibility by Having Social Studies and Home Economics Departments Collaborate, in Social Studies » Read Now
by Yvonne S. Gentzler. 4 pgs.

Collections: Education, Entire Library

...Develop Social Responsibility by Having Social Studies and...citizenship, global awareness, and social responsibility, the social studies curriculum...that encourages...