Managing Corporate Social Responsibility

Managing Corporate Social Responsibility offers a strategic, communication-centred approach to integrating CSR into organizations. Drawing from a variety of disciplines and written in a highly accessible style, the book guides readers in a focused progression providing the key points they need to successfully navigate the benefits and implications of managing CSR. Chapters are organized around a process model for CSR that outlines steps for researching, developing, implementing, and evaluating CSR initiatives Emphasizes stakeholder engagement as a foundation throughout the CSR Process Model Discusses ways to maximize the use of social media and traditional media throughout the process Offers international examples drawn from a variety of industries including: The Forest Stewardship Council, Starbucks Coffee, and IKEA. Draws upon theories grounded in various disciplines, including public relations, marketing, media, communication, and business

Contents in Detail ix Acknowledgments xiii 1 Conceptualizing Corporate Social Responsibility 1 2 Strategic CSR 29 3 CSR Scanning and Monitoring 51 4 Formative Research 63 5 Create the CSR Initiative 89 6 Communicate the CSR Initiative 109 7 Evaluation and Feedback 137 8 CSR Issues 153 References 165 Index 177