The Age of Responsibility

Download or read book The Age of Responsibility written by Wayne Visser and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-21 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new generation of CSR In this landmark book Wayne Visser shows how the old model of Corporate Sustainability & Responsibility (CSR) is being replaced by a 2nd generation movement. This generation goes beyond the outmoded approach of CSR as philanthropy or public relations (widely criticised as 'greenwash') to a more interactive, stakeholder-driven model. Provides a 'second generation' approach to CSR that will breathe new life into the movement Can increase the effectiveness of CSR as a strategy to create positive change in society through business Acknowledges the challenges faced by conventional businesses and provides the measures needed to face these