Strategic CSR: Ambitions and Critiques

Steen Vallentin; Laura Spence

doi:10.1017/9781316335529.006

Strategic CSR: Ambitions and Critiques

Steen Vallentin, Laura Spence

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Learning objectives 1.To be able to assess the strengths, weaknesses and practical implications of strategic CSR within the wider CSR field 2.To understand the different types of arguments – theoretical, empirical and normative – that can be used in support of a strategic understanding of CSR 3.To distinguish between different ways of arguing for the strategic value of CSR, including corporate social responsiveness and the business case, and to be able to reflect on their respective strengths and weaknesses and how they can be combined 4.To understand and be able to discuss the arguments for and against Porter & Kramer’s shared value mindset

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Corporate Social Responsibility
Subtitle of host publication	Strategy, Communication, Governance
Place of Publication	Cambridge
Publisher	Cambridge University Press
Pages	63-85
ISBN (Print)	9781107535398, 9781107114876
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/9781316335529.006
Publication status	Published - 2017

Keywords

Corporate Social Responsibility
Governance
Strategy
Communication
CSR
Creating Shared Value

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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