When Principles Pay: Corporate Social Responsibility and the Bottom Line

by Geoffrey Heal

Stories of predatory lending practices and the reckless destruction of the environment by greedy corporations dominate the news, suggesting that, in business, ethics and profit are incompatible pursuits. Yet some of the worst lenders are now bankrupt, and Toyota has enjoyed phenomenal success by positioning itself as the green car company par excellence. These trends suggest that antisocial corporate behavior has its costs, especially in terms...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231144008
• ISBN13: 9780231144001
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.1"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher