Business & Society
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Insights into Ethical Business Practices
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR):
The journal examines various dimensions of CSR, analyzing how businesses can align their operations with societal expectations and ethical standards. - Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation:
Research on social enterprises and innovative business models that address social issues, particularly in underserved communities and emerging economies. - Stakeholder Engagement:
Focus on the dynamics of stakeholder relationships, exploring how businesses can effectively engage with diverse groups to create mutual value. - Sustainability and Environmental Governance:
Investigating the role of businesses in promoting sustainability practices and their impact on environmental governance and ecological outcomes. - Political Economy and Business Ethics:
Analyzing the influence of political dynamics on business practices and ethical considerations, particularly in relation to governance and accountability. - Inequality and Social Justice:
Exploring how business practices contribute to or mitigate social inequalities and their implications for broader societal well-being. - Impact Measurement and Assessment:
Development of frameworks for measuring the social and environmental impacts of business activities, particularly in the context of CSR initiatives. - Crisis Management and Resilience:
Research on business responses to crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, and the strategies employed to maintain stakeholder trust and organizational resilience.
Trending and Emerging
- Technological Impact on Business and Society:
Increasing focus on how technology, including AI and digital platforms, influences business operations, stakeholder engagement, and ethical considerations in society. - Climate Change and Business Strategy:
A growing emphasis on the role of businesses in addressing climate change, including strategies for sustainability and the transition to a circular economy. - Social Justice and Equity:
Emerging themes around social justice, equity, and inclusion, particularly in the context of marginalized communities and the role of businesses in fostering equitable practices. - Mental Health and Well-being in the Workplace:
Increased attention to the mental health of employees and the impact of workplace practices on overall well-being, reflecting a broader understanding of corporate responsibility. - Cross-Sector Partnerships for Social Innovation:
Research on collaborative efforts between businesses, NGOs, and governments to address complex social issues, highlighting the importance of multi-stakeholder approaches. - Resilience and Adaptation in Crisis Contexts:
Emerging interest in how organizations adapt and build resilience in response to global crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and the lessons learned for future preparedness. - Indigenous Perspectives and Business Practices:
Growing recognition of indigenous knowledge systems and perspectives in business practices, particularly concerning sustainability and ethical governance.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Corporate Philanthropy:
While still relevant, traditional forms of corporate philanthropy are increasingly overshadowed by more integrated and strategic approaches to CSR that align with core business objectives. - Conventional Business Ethics:
Discussions around conventional business ethics are declining in favor of more dynamic and context-specific approaches that consider the complexities of modern business environments. - Hierarchical Organizational Structures:
Research focusing on rigid organizational structures is waning as more emphasis is placed on fluid, networked, and collaborative models that enhance adaptability and stakeholder engagement. - Economic Growth as a Sole Objective:
The singular focus on economic growth is being replaced by a broader perspective that incorporates social and environmental dimensions into business success metrics. - Passive Corporate Governance Models:
There is a noticeable decline in research centered on passive approaches to corporate governance, with a growing interest in active stakeholder engagement and accountability mechanisms.
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