Business With a Conscience: A Research Companion

Business with a conscience involves treating employees, stakeholders, and information technology ethically and responsibly, and communicating on a direct and indirect basis. Social media has helped to improve understanding of the importance of soft skills, workplace diversity, change readiness, moral responsibility, sustainable awareness, and a socially responsible mindset. This Research Companion serves as a critical reference work for business scholars and practitioners, highlighting the urgency for increased awareness in business decision-making on all fronts.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 482 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Business is a multifaceted endeavor that permeates every aspect of an organization, from the way it treats its employees to the way it approaches its work, interacts with stakeholders, manages accounting, financial, and production practices, implements and manages information technology, communicates both directly and indirectly, and markets its values. In the past two decades, the business landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation, driven by the advent of social media, which has facilitated a greater understanding and appreciation of the critical importance of soft skills, workplace diversity, change readiness, moral responsibility, sustainable awareness, and a general socially responsible mindset.

This evolving spirit of business has permeated all segments of business education, research, and practice, shaping the way organizations operate and interact with their stakeholders. The Research Companion on Business Responsibility and Sustainability serves as a valuable resource for business scholars and practitioners in diverse settings. It brings together contributions from scholars from various business areas, representing diverse cultures and locations worldwide, to compile a comprehensive reference work that appeals to a wide audience.

The volume encompasses insights from a broad spectrum of business domains, ranging from internal managerial practices to strategic applications, including international sensitivity. It highlights the urgent need for heightened awareness in business decision-making across all sectors. This resource will be of immense value to researchers, academics, practitioners, and students in the fields of corporate social responsibility, business ethics, leadership, organizational studies, and entrepreneurship.

By exploring the intersection of business and social responsibility, the Research Companion provides valuable insights into the ways in which organizations can create sustainable value and contribute to the betterment of society. It encourages businesses to embrace ethical practices, promote diversity and inclusion, and prioritize environmental sustainability. It also emphasizes the role of leadership in driving change and fostering a culture of responsibility within organizations.

In conclusion, the Research Companion on Business Responsibility and Sustainability is a timely and essential resource for anyone interested in advancing the field of business and promoting a more sustainable and responsible future. It serves as a testament to the growing recognition of the importance of business in addressing social and environmental challenges and the need for collaboration among scholars, practitioners, and stakeholders to drive positive change.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367688837