Introduction: Leadership and corporate social responsibility
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this Guest editorial is to introduce a much needed special issue on leadership and sustainability/CSR, and to provide a road‐map for readers as to focus and content. And, last but not least, it seeks to present an opportunity for the Guest editor to thank the many kind people who gave of their time to review the many papers submitted for this special issue. If it were not for their help and wisdom, the project would not have been possible.
Design/methodology/approach
The Guest editorial begins by reviewing some of the key issues facing leaders in organizations operating in a context of both serious global social problems and looming environmental crises.
Findings
It was found that, while books and articles focusing on CSR abound, there is very little that addresses the leadership aspect, and even less that is based on sound empirical research.
Originality/value
The introduction provides a brief overview of the articles contained in the special issue and a summary of what each contributes to the field.
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Citation
Van Velsor, E. (2009), "Introduction: Leadership and corporate social responsibility", Corporate Governance, Vol. 9 No. 1, pp. 3-6. https://doi.org/10.1108/14720700910936010
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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