Over the last decade the question of the relationship between organisations and society has been subject to much debate, often of a critical nature. The decade has seen protests concerning the actions of organisations, exposures of corporate exploitation and unfolding accounting scandals. At the same time ethical behaviour and a concern for people and the environment have been shown to have a positive correlation with corporate performance. The nature of corporate social responsibility is therefore a topical one for business and academics.

Increasingly stakeholders are showing the discontent with the actions of corporations and are deciding to take action to express their opposition to the status quo. In this issue we want to explore the relationship between corporations and their various stakeholders in the context of socially responsible behaviour – or its absence. In doing so we wish to further the theorisation of these issues and further the discourse of critical postmodern critique.

Papers are invited which address the theme of this issue. Possible aspects include:

• Ethics and corporate behaviour
• Pressure groups and direct action
• Corruption amongst elites
• Human rights and corporate activity
• Media representations of activism
• Employee activism
• Trust and legitimacy
• Injustice and oppression
• Globalisation and corporate [mis]behaviour
• Protests concerning corporate activity
• Stakeholder activism
• Challenging the role of corporate governance

All papers will be subject to normal refereeing process. Authors wishing to discuss their paper prior to submission may contact either of the Special Issue guest editors. The deadline for submission of papers is March 2005, but earlier submissions are encouraged. Authors should submit their manuscripts electronically (in word or word perfect format) to David.

Tamra is in search of guest editor and papers to make up this issue. Contact Tamara@nmsu.edu if you have ideas or content.