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Corporate Sustainability by Thomas P. Lyon (Editor); Daniel Diermeier (Editor); Glen D. S. Dowell (Editor)
ISBN: 9781446296431
Publication Date: 2014
This interdisciplinary 4-volume major work brings together the most significant papers from the body of literature on corporate sustainability, drawing from a wide range of research journals.

Research Starter: Corporate Social Responsibility by Michael Erischloe
This article examines the evolution of corporate social responsibility.

The A-Z of Corporate Social Responsibility by Nick Tolhurst; Manfred Pohl; Dirk Matten; Wayne Visser
ISBN: 9780470686508
Publication Date: 2010
he A to Z of Corporate Social Responsibility is a unique publication and is the culmination of over a hundred of the world's leading thinkers, opinion formers, academic and business people providing an easy-to-use guide to CSR.
BUSINESS: The Ultimate Resource by Jonathan Law; Chris Bartlett; Meredith Belbin
ISBN: 9781408128114
Publication Date: 2011
An international bestseller, BUSINESS: The Ultimate Resource is a one-stop reference and interactive tool covering all aspects of today's world of work.
Corporate Social Responsibility by Dirk Matten (Editor); Andy Crane (Editor)
ISBN: 9781412930635
Publication Date: 2007
This major work carefully and constructively brings together seminal articles to provide a comprehensive overview of the burgeoning, interdisciplinary, and international scholarly writing in the field.
Leadership Ethics by Mary Uhl-Biel (Editor); Joanne Ciulla (Editor); Patricia H. Werhane (Editor)
ISBN: 9781446257357
Publication Date: 2013
This 2-volume set tackles issues relevant to leadership in the realm of the environment and sustainability.
New Directions in Business Ethics by Dirk Matten (Editor); Andy Crane (Editor)
ISBN: 9780857029881
Publication Date: 2012
Structured over three volumes, the material runs through an understanding of the key philosophic and practical questions in leadership ethics along with a wide range of literature - from disciplines including philosophy, business and political science.
Ethics and Governance by Timothy L. Fort
ISBN: 9780195137606
Publication Date: 2001-07-19
This book argues that ethical business behavior can be enhanced by taking fuller account of human nature, particularly with respect to the need for creating relatively small communities within the corporation.