Includes bibliographical references (pages 290-310) and index.

PART 1: WHY ARE HUMAN RIGHTS A BUSINESS ISSUE? The evolution of the business and human rights debate -- The development of human rights responsibilities for multinational enterprises -- Human rights, trade and multinational corporations -- Human rights and business: an ethical analysis -- The ability of corporations to protect human rights in developing countries -- What is the attitude of investment markets to corporate performance on human rights? -- From the inside looking out: a management perspective on human rights -- PART 2: CORPORATE RESPONSES. Corporate social responsibility failures in the oil industry -- Mining in conflict zones -- Health, business and human rights: the responsibility of health professionals within the corporation -- Privatising infrastructure development: 'development refugees' and the resettlement challenge -- PART 3: SUPPLY CHAINS. The contribution of multinationals to the fight against HIV/AIDS -- Elimination of child labour: business and local communities -- SA 8000: human rights in the workplace -- Corporate responsibility and social capital: the nexus dilemma in Mexican maquiladoras -- PART 4: COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT. From fueling conflict to oiling the peace: harnessing the peace-building potential of extractive-sector companies operating in conflict zones -- Extracting conflict -- Managing risk and building trust: the challenge of implementing the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights -- Taking responsibility for bribery: the multinational corporation's role in combating corruption -- Taking the business and human rights agenda to the limit? The Body Shop and Amnesty International 'Make your mark' campaign -- Moving forwards.