On Wednesday 26th of October, Copenhagen Business School (CBS), Denmark, in partnership with the Centre for Corporate Values and Responsibility (CVR) is organizing a workshop in Copenhagen, Denmark. Academic research on corporate social responsibility (CSR) requires an integrated approach in understanding these complex realities. Nevertheless, CSR research to date has largely failed to draw from and be integrated into the applied business disciplines or fundamental scholarly disciplines. This workshop aims to explore some of the barriers and opportunities for broadening the scope of CSR research in discussion with leading scholars specialising in these areas, as well as those from applied business disciplines and fundamental disciplines from Europe and around the world.

Using stakeholder theory as a heuristic method in this workshop, participants will explore how the use of applied-fundamental research (AFR) can contribute to improving CSR research. Based on a key note presentation on the topic, by Professor Edward Freeman, a panel of researchers from fundamental and applied business disciplines will articulate and discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with AFR when studying CSR issues. Moreover, the potential of using stakeholder theory as a means or a method for future AFR inspiration and collaboration will inherently be addressed. Panelists and participants will contribute personal experiences and suggestions to develop 'Collective Steps Forward' during the final session Chaired by Professor Nigel Roome.

The workshop is open and places are free of charge due to the funding of the European Commission of the CSR Platform project, however, online registration is required (here. Travel and accommodation is not included and participants should make their own arrangements.

Numbers for this meeting are limited so please apply (via website) as soon as possible, but no later than 15 October 2005, if you want to be assured of a place.
To find out more information about the event, please click here.