Handbook of accountability research : politics, law, business, work / edited by Yannis Papadopoulos (professor emeritus, Institute of Political Studies, University of Lausanne, Switzerland), Jill Atkins (professor of accounting, Cardiff Business School, University of Cardiff, UK), Angela T. Hall (associate professor, School of Human Resources and Labor Relations, Michigan State University, USA) and Menelaos Markakis (associate professor, Erasmus School of Law, Erasmus University Rotterdam, the Netherlands).

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Papadopoulos, Ioannis, 1960- editor.

Atkins, Jill, editor.

Hall, Angela T., editor.

Markakis, Menelaos, 1989- editor.

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Responsibility--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Responsibility.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (424 pages)

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2026.

Summary:

"This Handbook provides a comprehensive exploration of critical issues, theoretical advancements, ongoing debates, and emerging trends surrounding accountability. Structured into four thoughtfully curated sections, and adopting an innovative multidisciplinary approach, the Handbook navigates the multifaceted theme of accountability within the context of political science, law, accounting, and human resources scholarship. Leading international experts provide insightful analyses and advocate for greater interdisciplinary dialogue to advance future research. This Handbook is a vital resource for students, academics and practitioners investigating accountability in the areas of political science, public administration, and international relations; public, private, European and international law; accounting and corporate social responsibility; as well as human resources management and labour relations"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: Introduction to the handbook: Multidisciplinary perspectives on accountability / Yannis Papadopoulos, Angela T. Hall, Menelaos Markakis and Warren Maroun

Part I: Politics

1. Accountability in representative government / Anthony Michael Bertelli

2. Accountability in public administration research: From conceptualizations and normative concerns to theories and empirical tests / Marija Aleksovska, Sjors Overman and Thomas Schillemans

3. Crisis management and accountability of policy-makers / Sanneke Kuipers

4. Political accountability in the European Union / Yannis Papadopoulos

5. Accountability going global / Gisela Hirschmann

Part II: Law

6. Accountability in public law / Pia Lange and Alexander Thiele

7. Accountability in EU law: Are we focusing on the trees and losing sight of the forest? / Diane Fromage

8. Accountability in international organizations / Andria Naudé Fourie

9. Navigating corporate accountability in international economic law: A critical overview / Federica Violi

10. Tort law and accountability: How tort law facilitates and enhances ideals of accountability / Elbert de Jong and Douwe de Lange

Part III: Business

11. Financial accounting and accountability / Warren Maroun and Dannielle Cerbone

12. A chaotic perspective of accounting and accountability's evolution / Wayne van Zijl

13. No sustainability without accountability / Sean van Zijl and Warren Maroun

14. Accounting and accountability in the European Union context / Federica Doni, Antonio Corvino and Silvio Bianchi Martini

15. Biodiversity accounting and accountability: The business of preventing extinction of species / Warren Maroun and Jill Atkins

Part IV: Work

16. Measurement within accountability research: A review of current challenges and opportunities / John E. Baur, Jon Carr and Dominique Foster

17. Felt accountability of employees / Jacob McCartney and Angela T. Hall

18. Managerial accountability enactment: A path for future research / B. Parker Ellen III and Jeremy Brees

19. Accountability for others / M. Todd Royle

20. Diverse perspectives: Accounting for the felt accountability of understudied and underrepresented employees / Angela T. Hall and Jacob McCartney.

Notes:

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781803924137 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.