Holding corporations accountable
Subtitle: corporate conduct, international codes, and citizen action
By: Judith Richter
Publisher: Zed Books
Published: 2001
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 241
Subjects: Social responsibility of business; Business ethics; International business enterprises -- Management -- Moral and ethical aspects; International business enterprises -- Management -- Citizen participation; Baby foods -- Marketing -- Case studies
Genres: Case studies
Description: Holding corporations accountable is an examination of recent experience in seeking to regulate large corporations. At a time when gigantic transnationals have a huge impact on human health, the environment, working conditions, and the economic prospects of nations, this study explores whether it is sufficient to continue relying only on industry self-regulation.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index