The aim of this special issue is to capture the current state of corporate social responsibility around the globe, applying unique perspectives and analyses. Qualitative and quantitative approaches are encouraged. Papers should point to the future of corporate social responsibility with particular emphasis on how best to advance the arguments, methods, and effectiveness of CSR. Advancement of CSR effectiveness also includes linkages to other fields of business management research.

Guest Editors
David Atkinson, Helsinki School of Economics, Finland
Gabriele Suder, CERAM Business School Nice, France

Examples of topics appropriate to the theme of corporate social responsibility include, among others:

• The language and rhetoric of corporate social responsibility
• The role of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in CSR, with implications for effective stakeholder involvement
  
• The role of consumers in CSR
  
• Multinational corporations and the recognition of human rights
  
• The role of CSR in the reduction of conflict and of overall uncertainty in the geopolitical business environment
  
• Corporate-state interface in CSR, with emphasis on roles and implications of roles
  
• Social responsibility as management and decision-making tools
  
• Corporate codes of conduct - their usefulness and effectiveness

Notes for Prospective Authors
Submitted papers should not have been previously published nor be currently under consideration for publication elsewhere.
All papers are refereed through a peer review process. A guide for authors, sample copies and other relevant information for submitting papers are available on the Author Guidelines page.

Important Dates
Draft submission deadline: 1 November, 2008
Final paper submission deadline: 15 February, 2009

Please find all other relevant information on the website of Inderscience Publisher.