CSR in Contemporary Poland

In this monograph discussions are held to address three dimensions of CSR: stakeholders, institutions and the common good. In this way, there is the opportunity to learn  the results of current research in both economics and management areas. The reader can find out a wide spectrum of CSR related issues, which may be an inspiration for further theoretical and practical initiatives.

Prof. Andrzej Kaleta, Ph.D., Head of Department of Strategic Management, Wroclaw University of Economics and Business

The book offers an interesting contribution to the debate on the CSR role in business and society and adds to the reflection of stakeholder input in business-society relations. Addressing the context of institutions as well as SMEs and corporations the monograph provides understanding to the interactions between stakeholders and organizations being an essential reading for academics and practitioners.

Maria Aluchna, Ph.D., Head of Department of Management Theory, SGH Warsaw School of Economics

This book takes an interdisciplinary approach to corporate social responsibility (CSR), examining economic sciences and managements to show the complexity of the contemporary perception and development of CSR in Poland. It considers well-being of workers, the importance of the common good and social innovations in relation to profit. It addresses consumers and organizations, underlining the role and importance of small and medium sized enterprises. This book shows the possibility of improvement management systems by using CSR in business operations.

It is valuable reading for academics working in corporate social responsibility, business ethics and in Polish management more generally.

Katarzyna Bachnik, PhD, Hult International Business School, San Francisco, CA, USA

Magdalena Kaźmierczak, PhD, Poznań University of Economics and Business, Poland

Magdalena Rojek-Nowosielska, PhD,Wroclaw University of Economics and Business, Poland

Magdalena Stefańska, PhD, Poznań University of Economics and Business, Poland

Justyna Szumniak-Samolej, PhD, SGH Warsaw School of Economics, Poland