Handbook of Research Methods in Corporate Social Responsibility Crowther Lauesen

Handbook of Research Methods in Corporate Social ResponsibilityAuthor(s): David Crowther, Linne M. Lauesen\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd\nISBN-13: 9781784710934, 978-1784710934\nSynopsis\nCorporate social responsibility now touches upon most aspects of the interaction between business and society. The approaches taken to research in this area are as varied as the topics that are researched; yet this is the first book to address the whole range of methods available. The Handbook identifies the methods available, evaluates their use and discusses the circumstances in which they might be appropriate.\n\nThe design of a research project is an essential part of undertaking research, as is choosing appropriate methods for investigation and analysis. In addition, business and management research raises theoretical and practical problems that are not encountered in other fields. The chapters address this challe