Essays about: "CSR and poverty alleviation"
Found 5 essays containing the words CSR and poverty alleviation.
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1. International operations; equal international responsibility? : A qualitative thesis exploring the existence of CSR activities by Swedish MNCs operating in Kenya
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för organisation och entreprenörskap (OE)Abstract : The topic of companies’ responsibility in society has gained a lot of traction over the years. With the recent war in Ukraine, many companies have taken a stance against the atrocities by pausing or even stopping their operations in Russia. The war has, however, not only impacted Ukraine and Russia but has led to consequences all over the world. READ MORE
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2. Does reporting on involvement in poverty alleviation affect the cost of equity? - Empirical evidence based on listed companies in Sweden
University essay fromAbstract : The aim of this thesis is to conclude whether there is a difference in the effect on the cost of equity between companies involved in targeted poverty alleviation and companies that are not involved. Previous research indicates that increased transparency and sustainability reporting have a positive effect on the cost of equity and therefore this study aims to add research in this area. READ MORE
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3. Local Communities’ Social Needs Assessment and Adaptability by Multinational Companies Venturing into African Market : a Case Study of Epiroc AB
University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/FöretagsekonomiAbstract : Purpose – The purpose of this study is to explore the ways multinational companies implement CSR initiatives adapted to the social needs of local communities in African countries. The paper will highlight local communities’ social needs and the appropriateness of CSR initiatives to respond to them, performed by multinational companies, using Epiroc AB as a case study. READ MORE
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4. An Insight into Corporate Social Responsibility in Senegal
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Development Studies; Lunds universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Over the past decades, the notion of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has been renowned and identified as being able to significantly contribute to poverty alleviation and development. Yet, research on CSR in developing countries remains rather scarce. This thesis presents a preliminary empirical assessment of the nature of CSR in Senegal. READ MORE
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5. Corporate Social Responsibility and Development -A case study of the CSR strategies of international companies in India
University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionenAbstract : The interest in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), which recognizes that companies have obligations that extend beyond short-run profit maximization to include notions of social and environmental concern, has increased considerably in recent decades. The globalization of the world economy and the related trade liberalization has brought forward a discussion of the importance of business as an actor in the development of society. READ MORE
