Rise of Global Corporate Social Responsibility - Mining and the Spread of Global Norms

Informationen zum Autor Hevina S. Dashwood is Associate Professor of Political Science at Brock University, Canada. Her broad research and teaching interests encompass international political economy, the role of non-state actors in global governance, international public policy and Canadian foreign policy. Professor Dashwood is the author of numerous journal articles and book chapters on corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the mining sector and has conducted case study research on Canadian mining companies' CSR in Africa and Latin America. Klappentext Shows how emerging global corporate social responsibility norms influence CSR adoption, using the experience of the global mining industry.A pioneering analysis of corporate social responsibility (CSR) showing how emerging global corporate social responsibility norms influence CSR adoption. The author draws on unique access to key corporate decision-makers in mining companies to highlight the role and significance of emerging global CSR norms and standards. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction; 2. Theoretical explanation of CSR adoption; 3. Major developments in the global mining industry; 4. Noranda Inc.; 5. Placer Dome Inc.; 6. Barrick Gold Corporation; 7. Global collaboration towards sustainable development; 8. Conclusion.

Product details

• Authors: Hevina S. Dashwood
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.08.2014
• EAN: 9781107437258
• ISBN: 978-1-107-43725-8
• No. of pages: 336
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Business > General, dictionaries; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Economy, International Relations, Business ethics & social responsibility, Political Economy, Business ethics and social responsibility, Agribusiness and primary industries, Extractive industries