Corporate Social Responsibility Across Europe (eBook)

André Habisch, Jan Jonker, Martina Wegner, René Schmidpeter (Herausgeber)

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2005
398 Seiten
Springer Berlin (Verlag)
978-3-540-26960-1 (ISBN)

Infos

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become an increasingly important topic in our global society. Corporate Social Responsibility Across Europe is the first volume of its kind to bring together twenty-three national perspectives on this issue. Thirty-seven European researchers worked on the book, which provides a comprehensive and structured survey of CSR developments and progress at national levels. An overview and analysis is provided for each country. Topics addressed include business and societal mindsets in the different cultural settings, national drivers for the current development of CSR, and prospects for the individual countries in the future. Furthermore it contains three comprehensive pan-European analyses. The chapters also contain practical information and references to the Internet as well as relevant literature in order to support further research and stimulate business activities in this field. The result is a rather unique collection of essays on the topic of CSR across Europe.

Inhalt

Foreword 5
Editorial Board 11
Acknowledgements 12
Table of Contents 13
Introduction 17
CSR – A Subject with Substance? 17
Institutions in Society 18
Drivers for Reconfiguration 20
Business as a Motor of a Self-Organising Civil Society? 22
The Next Step 23
About This Book 24
Note 25
References 25
Northern Europe 27
FINLAND: The Strength of a High-Trust Society 28
Introduction 28
The Context: Attitudes Towards Business and Other Institutions in Society 28
Beliefs of the Top Management Motivate Companies to Engage in CSR 30
Future Trends 35
Notes 36
References 36
DENMARK: Inclusive Labour Market Strategies 38
Introduction 38
CSR in the Small Welfare State? 38
Cultural Drivers and Future Challenges for CSR in Denmark 46
Notes 48
References 49
NORWAY: Voluntary Partnerships as a Social Asset 51
Cultural Drivers and Expectation from Society 51
Are There Historic Reasons for Norway’s CSR Profile? 54
Walk the Talk: Reporting CSR in Norway 55
Present Status and Future Developments 56
Academic Research on CSR 59
Summary 60
References 61
Further Internet Links 62
Western Europe 63
UNITED KINGDOM: An Explicit Model of Business- Society Relations 64
Introduction 64
Roots and Traditions 64
Present Status and Debate 67
References 75
Notes 77
Further Internet Links 77
IRELAND: Bridging the Atlantic 79
Background to CSR in Ireland 79
Promoting CSR1 83
Ensuring Transparency 85
CSR Supportive Policies 86
CSR-Related Legislation 86
Conclusions and Future Directions 88
Note 88
Further Internet Links 88
BELGIUM: A Hot Topic in Contemporary Management 89
The Societal and Institutional Context of CSR in Belgium 89
The Origins of CSR in Belgium 90
Landmark Events Regarding CSR in Belgium 91
Academic Research in Corporate Social Responsibility 95
Prospects for the Future 95
Analysis and Conclusion 96
References 97
Further Internet Links 98
THE NETHERLANDS: Redefining Positions in Society 99
Introduction 99
Historical Roots of Corporate Social Responsibility 99
The Rise of Corporate Social Responsibility 101
Main Triggers to Promote Corporate Social Responsibility2 102
Other Influential Actors 105
The Contribution of Knowledge Institutes to the Debate 106
Conclusions 106
Notes 107
References 107
Further Internet Links 108
FRANCE: Balancing Between Constructive Harassment and Virtuous Intentions 109
Historical and 109
Socio- 109
Factors 109
Recent Drivers of CSR 112
Actual and Future Trends 113
Teaching, Research and Experiment 117
Conclusion 119
Notes 119
References 119
Central Europe 121
GERMANY: Overcoming the Heritage of Corporatism 122
Introduction 122
Roles of Business and State After 1850 122
“Soziale Marktwirtschaft” and the Effect of Corporatist Institutions 123
Presence of CSR Ideas in Society 124
Drivers of CSR in Germany 127
German Politics and CSR 129
Examples of CSR Initiatives 130
The Legal Framework for CSR Activities 131
Conclusion 132
Notes 133
References 133
AUSTRIA: Concerted Action Towards Sustainable Development 135
Introduction 135
Historic Development of Corporate Sustainability in Austria 135
CSR in Austria – Drivers and Milestones of Success 138
Mutual Expectations of Austria and Its Businesses 140
CSR Activities of the “Life Ministry” (BMLFUW) 141
CSR Activities of the “Innovation Ministry” (BMVIT) 142
CSR Activities of the Ministry for Health and Social Affairs 143
The CSR Austria Initiative 144
CSR Activities of Labour Union and the “Civil Society” in Austria 147
Conclusion: CSR Perspectives for Austria 147
Note 148
References 148
Further Internet Links 149
HUNGARY: Social Welfare Lagging Behind Economic Growth 150
The Meaning of Corporate Social Responsibility 150
Corporate Social Responsibility in the Hungarian Economic Context 152
Corporate Social Responsibility and Society 156
Note 157
References 157
CZECH REPUBLIC: Discovering a New Concept of Authority 159
Business Practices at the Early Stage of Transformation Processes 159
The New Institutional Framework and Transformation of Power 163
Efforts Aiming at Improvement of the Ethical Fabric of Business in the CR 164
Corporate Governance 166
Current and Future Trends in CSR 169
Conclusions 172
Notes 173
References 173
POLAND: Business Expectations Beyond Profit 175
Introduction 175
Expectations From and Attitudes Towards Business in Poland 176
Past, Present, and Future Trends of Business Ethics and CSR in Poland 182
Conclusion 184
Notes 185
References 186
Further Internet Links 188
Eastern Europe 189
LITHUANIA: The Roadmap: From Confrontation to Consensus 190
Introduction 190
Determinants of CSR Development 191
CSR Promotion Prospective 198
References 200
ESTONIA: Incubating Radical Political and Economic Change 201
Introduction 201
Society’s Attitude Towards Business, the Roles of Economy, State and Society 202
Brief Historic and Cultural Overview 203
Building up the Economy and Businesses, Drivers of CSR 204
The Attitude of Estonian Business Towards CSR 207
Stakeholder Research 209
CSR Situation in Leading Estonian Companies 209
Conclusion 212
References 213
RUSSIA: The Thin Line Between Small Business and Big Politics 215
General Description of Business Development in Russia 215
Sociological Research 217
YUKOS Case: Deoligarchization of Russian Politics? 220
Organizations Promoting CSR 222
Notes 223
References 223
UKRAINE: In Search of National Identity 225
Introduction 225
Place of Business in Ukrainian Society 225
Factors Defining CSR Inception 227
Historical and Cultural Identity Factors 232
Players 234
Forecast for CSR Development in Ukraine 236
Notes 237
References 237
Further Internet Links 237
SERBIA: Confronting a Leadership Vacuum 238
Introduction 238
The Socio-Economic Context of CSR 239
The Potentialities of Societal Drivers of CSR 242
Conclusion 246
Notes 247
References 247
Southern Europe 250
TURKEY: Social Responsibility in a State- Dependent Business System 251
Introduction 251
Background 251
The Role of the State 252
The Role of Business 253
The Role of Society 254
Cultural Drivers of CSR and Their Importance 255
Drivers of CSR 257
Quality Movement 258
History of CSR and Future Trends 259
Major Documents, Milestones and Institutions in the Development of CSR 260
Conclusion 261
References 261
GREECE: The Experiment of Market Extension 264
Introduction 264
Economy, State, and Society as a Context for CSR 265
Cultural Drivers of CSR 268
The Development of CSR in Greece 270
Conclusion 274
References 274
Further Internet Links 276
ITALY: Mapping a New Business Landscape 277
Introduction 277
Cultural and Societal Characteristics of CSR 278
CSR Cultural Drivers 280
CSR in Italy: Characteristics, Development, and Trends 282
Analysis by Business Sectors 283
Development of CSR in Italy 284
Conclusion 288
Notes 289
References 289
Further Internet Links 290
SPAIN: From a Paternalistic Past to Sustainable Companies 291
Introduction 291
Socio-cultural Factors 293
Driving Forces for CSR 294
Business Associations and Fora for CSR 296
Non-Governmental Organisations and Mass Media in Promoting CSR 297
Governmental Initiatives 299
Teaching and Research 300
Current Situation and Trends in CSR in Spanish Companies 301
Conclusion 302
Note 303
References 303
PORTUGAL: Traditional Values and the Pressures of Transformation 305
Introduction 305
CSR Concept 305
General Aspects of the Portuguese Reality with Regard to OSR 308
Conclusions 312
Notes 313
References 315
Pan-European Approaches 317
PAN- EUROPEAN APPROACH: Some Implications of National Agendas for CSR 318
Introduction 318
Perspectives and Definitions of CSR 320
Cultural Factors Influencing CSR in a National and European Context 323
Conclusions 331
References 333
PAN- EUROPEAN APPROACH: A Conceptual Framework for Understanding CSR 335
Introduction 335
What is CSR? 337
CSR in a European Context 338
Explicit and Implicit CSR – A Definition 341
Evidence of More Explicit CSR in Europe 343
Why Explicit CSR in Europe? 344
Specifics of “Explicit” CSR in Europe 345
Implicit and Explicit CSR: Towards a New Research Agenda 347
Implicit CSR and the National Business Systems Approach 348
Explicit CSR and Institutional Legitimacy 350
Conclusion 351
Notes 352
References 352
PAN- EUROPEAN APPROACH: The Role of Business in Society in Europe 357
Introduction 357
Part 1: Social Contract Theory, Legitimacy Theory, and Stakeholder Theory 358
Part 2: Cultural Differences Affecting “Corporate Social Responsibility” 360
Part 3: Socio-Political Systems and “Corporate Social Responsibility” 363
Part 4: Corporate Governance in Europe 367
Part 5: Corporate Reputation in Europe 370
Conclusions 372
Note 373
References 373
Epilogue 376
The Authors of This Book 380
Index 389

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 9.9.2005
• Zusatzinfo: XVIII, 398 p. 7 illus.
• Verlagsort: Berlin
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Ethik
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Spezielle Soziologien
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Finanzierung
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Unternehmensführung / Management
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Volkswirtschaftslehre
• Schlagworte: business • Corporate Citizenship • Corporate Social Responsibility • CSR • Development • Social Responsibility
• ISBN-10: 3-540-26960-6 / 3540269606
• ISBN-13: 978-3-540-26960-1 / 9783540269601