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This book encapsulates the universal implications... more

This book encapsulates the universal implications of global warming in various spheres of human activity. It portrays the effect of the Kyoto Protocol on the aviation, power, insurance and automobile industries and records their responses to the challenges brought in by the protocol. Issues regarding global warming and climatic change are urgent, but until the USA refuses to sign this protocol, environmental damage will continue. The world has to take action and without any further delay... less

When the negative impact of businesses on ecology... more

When the negative impact of businesses on ecology and environment was felt after a few oil spills and Greenpeace activism, businesses became socially responsible towards creating a green environment. Governments also gave industries incentives to use greener technologies and products. This book discusses all aspects of the green business and presents case studies on Greenpeace, Ricoh, Coca-Cola and others.... less

Corporate Social Responsibility is more than jus... more

Corporate Social Responsibility is more than just image building. This book seeks to explore some concepts of CSR, its scope and practices, how it differs from business ethics, what is socially responsible investment, etc. Included are insightful cases on Reebok, The Bhopal Gas Tragedy, Argyle and CSR in India.... less

This is a unique book that details the formulae a... more

This is a unique book that details the formulae and tables related to Actuarial Principles and Practice, Economics, Financial Management, Financial Risk Management, International Finance, Investment Banking and Financial Services, Management Accounting, Portfolio Management, Project Management, Quantitative Methods and more. Extremely useful for reference purposes.... less

The East India Company (EIC) has the distinction ... more

The East India Company (EIC) has the distinction of being the worlds first major shareholder company that ruled 20% of the world's population, with a quarter million private army. This book traces the evolution of the worlds first joint stock company that transformed itself into a military establishment, and was the power behind colonization.... less

In an age where the emphasis is on saving the env... more

In an age where the emphasis is on saving the environment corporations are turning green. This book chronicles perspectives on environment-friendly practices of corporate houses. Case studies on Rio Tinto-the mining giant in Indonesia, BPs Green Strategies, initiatives by IBM and Xerox make interesting reading.... less

There are no formal theories CSR is more about pr... more

There are no formal theories CSR is more about practices. Can it then be seen as a field of academic study? This book seeks to put forward some theoretical issues in the context of diverse groups with different priorities, social responsibility, societal governance and emerging total responsibility management approaches.... less

Dr K Venkata subramanian, former member, Planning... more

Dr K Venkata subramanian, former member, Planning Commission of India, penned this biography based on his personal interaction with Indira Gandhi. It is more than a biography in that it highlights the life of Mrs. Gandhi by using her own words, along with the authors editorial embellishments. Learn about this enigmatic leader whose birth was welcomed as better than a Thousand Sons along with the extracts from the speeches and writings of Mrs. Gandhi .... less

This is a unique book that looks at CSR in the co... more

This is a unique book that looks at CSR in the context of management . It explores how environmentally and socially responsible actions of businesses can help leverage supply chain sustainable progress, maintain quality, optimize energy, and protect the environment. Also included are experiences of the pulp and paper Industry in Lebanon and more.... less