This discussion paper examines the relationship between co-determination and corporate social responsibility (CSR) in German companies, thereby addressing two distinct literatures. On the one hand, most quantitative studies of co-determination focus on its economic impact, with relatively little...

Objective The article points to the importance of a culture of sustainability in the public sector, emphasising the role of democratic governance and civic participation in promoting openness, transparency and accountability as key elements in building the resilience of public institutions and...

Ethics and Sustainability is at the intersection of Business and Society. Ethics creates the 'value torque' that integrates business with society to create value-based competencies, improved governance and enhances competitiveness. Businesses have the onus to portray good governance, societal...

It is the nature of powerful ideas that they can summarize a ground-breaking concept in a plain and simple message. In this sense, the concept of sustainability is a very powerful idea. However, although the sustainability debate has already brought about considerable conceptual progress, a...

Passion - in the sense of fervent commitment to action - and compassion - understood as sensitive openness for social and ecological concerns - are not a sure formula for business success. Whether social or ecological entrepreneurs, who find themselves under pressure from market competition,...

This study aims to analyse and illustrate causal relationships affecting the sustainability (SD) of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The research focuses on the impact of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Business Ethics (BE), and Human Resources Management (HRM). Additionally, it...