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| Author: | Hart, S.M. |
| Title: | Self-regulation, corporate social responsibility, and the business case: Do they work in achieving workplace equality and safety? |
| Journal: | Journal of Business Ethics
2010 : VOL. 92:4, p. 585-600 |
| Index terms: | corporate responsibility social responsibility globalization work equality safety |
| Freeterms: | CSR self-regulation |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | This article aims to examine more closely the proposition of self-regulation (henceforth as: s-regln.) being effective, especially referencing to the business case (herein as: B-C.) for workplace equality and safety. Based on a comprehensive literature review and analysis, it is found that current predominant management discourse and practice focusing on diversity and safety management systems (OHSMS) resonate well with a corporate and government preference for the B-C. and s-regln. Yet, the centrality of individual rather than organizational factors in diversity and OHSMS means that systemic discrimination and inherent workplace hazards are downplayed etc. Hence, reliance on the B-C. in the argument for s-regln. is problematic. As to the government policy and management practice, there is the need for the B-C. to get supplemented by strong, proactive legislation, and worker involvement. |
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