A contribution to the debate on The Green Book of Corporate Social Responsibility
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The progressive dismantling of welfare states and the questions raised on the legitimacy of capitalism (worsened by recent scandals) have strengthened the interest in the social responsibility of enterprises (RSE). Dealing with the notion of RSE implies to specify the functions and obligations of an enterprise in a plural and democratic society. In this sense, the Commission has promoted a debate through the publication of a Green Book where ideas and performance guidelines are exposed and where various social agents are invited to comment on the matter. However, there is an element of risk that the RSE will be exploited for economic purposes. That is precisely why the author defends the changeover from ethics as an strategy to ethical strategy. Some reflections on the proposals of the Commission are offered from that point of view.
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