Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility: Tools and Theories for Responsible Management

by Debbie Haski-Leventhal

With the changing expectations of consumers, employees and regulators, being best in the world is no longer enough. Businesses are now also expected to be best for the to be socially and environmentally responsible, sustainable and ethical. Based on the idea that strategic CSR offers the most holistic and effective approach to corporate social responsibility, the author presents the key concepts, theories and philosophical approaches to CSR, along with the practical tools needed to implement this knowledge in the real world. The book is split into three parts; the first part provides the theoretical background of CSR, the second part examines various CSR approaches and how they can be implemented, and the third part discusses measuring and communicating CSR. Each chapter contains questions for reflection & discussion, exercises, and case studies from globally recognised brands such as Ben & Jerry’s, Nestle, Marks & Spencer, TOMS Shoes, LEGO, Coca-Cola and McDonald’s. The book is complemented by chapter specific lecturer PowerPoint slides, which can be found . Suitable reading for students on Corporate Social Responsibility modules.

408 pages, Hardcover

Published April 28, 2018

About the author

Debbie grew up in a cult-like organisation but managed to escape a minute before being arranged to marry. Higher education and volunteering transformed her life, gifting her with a new purpose. Debbie has since devoted her entire career to the pro-social behaviour of individuals (volunteering) and companies (corporate social responsibility).

Today, she is an awarded and well-published professor of business management and the MBA Director at Macquarie University, Australia. With over 60 academic articles, four books, A TED talk, and public speaking, she dedicates her teaching, research, and knowledge to creating impact and enabling others to find meaningfulness and purpose.