CBOS research themes
We seek to produce world leading research that influences thinking, teaching and practice
Centre for Business, Organisations and Society (CBOS)
Rethinking business in a sustainable society; providing the evidence base to get there
Research & Publications
Research and publications from CBOS members
CBOS publications
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#thinklist
A quarterly list of the most influential faculty thinkers on issues of responsible business in social media
Commentary & Analysis
Research, analysis and comment on the role of business in society
Our private data is at risk in the digital age
Organizations increasingly try to colonize our spheres as private individuals and public citizens. What does this mean for personal boundaries in a digital age?
‘Underworked’ victims of modern slavery endure extra exploitation
People trapped in modern slavery can be ‘underworked’ by ruthless employers, to increase their debt bondage and provide revenue from living costs.
How caring responsibilities at home can help not hinder performance at work
Yasin Rofcanin discusses the impact of care-giving on working life, but also suggests that there may be more positive outcomes to be found
How to be a digital influencer in business and society
Andy Crane interviews Cathy Clark, one of the top 20 women in the USA working in philanthropy, social innovation and civic engagement
Why social enterprise is important
Dimo Dimov and Henrietta Sherwin discuss how all enterprises must balance economic, environmental and social goals
The motherhood penalty - the difficulties of women's career progression in academia
In the lower levels of academia, the proportion of women and men is fairly well balanced. So why do far fewer women progress to academic leadership roles?
Who we are
Find out more about CBOS members and how you can join us
CBOS members
CBOS is made up of faculty members and PhD students from the School of Management, as well as affiliates from other departments and external associate members
CBOS Affiliate and Associate Members
We work collaboratively with our affiliate and associate members as part of our mission to produce high impact, interdisciplinary research
Choosing CBOS for your doctorate
Our PhD students explain why they chose Bath and talk about what it's like to be part of CBOS
Engaging with society
We seek to make a positive difference through our research to local, national and international communities
Research4Good
Making a positive difference through School of Management research
Supporting social enterprise
Supporting start up and existing social enterprises in the local community through a Social Enterprise and Innovation Business Support Programme
Reducing food waste
While millions go hungry, over a third of the world's food produce is never consumed. Our research looks at how we can reduce waste in the supply chain
About us
We conduct interdisciplinary, high quality and high impact research on sustainability and business. We work with business, government and the third sector to encourage collaborative research and develop best practice.
Our mission is to:
- rethink the role and responsibilities of business in creating a sustainable society; and
- provide a theoretically and empirically robust evidence base to help get us there
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