Corporate Social Impacts: Comparing U.K. and U.S. Corporate Policies and Practices

Author: Griffin, Jennifer
Product Type: Syllabi
Source: The George Washington University: School of Business
Publication Year: 2006

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This class explores the similarities, differences, and consequences of corporate social impacts by focusing on three controversial industries: tobacco, alcohol, and petrochemicals. This course expands existing conceptual frameworks by integrating three perspectives: (1) corporate strategy, (2) international globalization and civil society, and (3) corporate social responsibility.

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Global Accountability Standards to Advance Corporate Governance: Examining Global and Local Implication

Author: Griffin, Jennifer
Product Type: Partner Pages
Source:
Publication Year: 2010

At present a common understanding of acceptable corporate practices does not exist, especially concerning socio-political engagement. Yet demands for universal thresholds of corporate behavior are accelerating at an increasing rate. Global accountability standards bridge the gap between building unified, consistent commitment and credibility while acknowledging needs for differentiation and local sensitivity. Read more->

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