Corporate Responsibility

"This is the cutting-edge textbook on a managerial approach to corporate responsibility. Students and executives will benefit a great deal by studying the cases and best practices that are here. It’s a terrific book." —Ed Freeman, Elis and Signe Olsson Professor of Business Administration, Darden School of Business, University of Virginia   Corporate Responsibility offers a concise and comprehensive introduction to the functional area of corporate responsibility. Readers will learn how corporate responsibility is good for business and how leaders balance their organization’s needs with responsibilities to key constituencies in society. Author Paul A. Argenti engages students with new and compelling cases by focusing on the social, reputational, or environmental consequences of corporate activities. Students will learn how to make difficult choices, promote responsible behavior within their organizations, and understand the role personal values play in developing effective leadership skills.

"This is the cutting-edge textbook on a managerial approach to corporate responsibility.  Students and executives will benefit a great deal by studying the cases and best practices that are here. It′s a terrific book." , "Over the last years, I have seen the concepts and lessons explained in this book become increasingly essential for business success.  In my view, for organizations to be optimally prepared for the future, executing on Argenti′s main principle is essential: to incorporate CR into every aspect of the business strategy.  Finally, we have a practical and comprehensive framework for business students on one of the most fundamental topics leaders need to focus on in today’s and tomorrow’s reality." , "Professor Argenti′s book fills a void in the current business education curriculum.  To be sure, he provides a well-researched and thoughtful discussion of the many manifestations of corporate responsibility in today′s leading businesses.  More importantly, however, he guides the reader through the process of knitting these various opportunities together into a coherent business strategy and, critically, communicating strategy and performance with stakeholders in an authentic manner.",  "ABC of Corporate Responsibility", "Very informative and yet very easy to read and understand"