Essays about: "Corporate Political Influence"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 46 essays containing the words Corporate Political Influence.

  1. 16. Doing Business in the Age of Transparency: A case study of Full Material Disclosure in the electronics sector

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Alexandra Wu; [2018]
    Keywords : Chemical management; green chemistry; electronics; Full Material Disclosure; case study; cleaner production; chemicals in products; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Electronic products consist of substances that can be harmful to human health and the environment if exposed or leaked during the product use and end-of-life phases. Full Material Disclosure (FMD), which usually requires suppliers to disclose on the concentrations or masses of all substances in a product, is one method of increasing supply chain transparency on chemicals in products. READ MORE

  3. 17. The Contractualization of Human Rights - State-Investor Contracts in the Agri-Business Sector

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Lotte Carlijn van der Vaart; [2017]
    Keywords : State-Investor Contracts; Contractualization of Human Rights; Corporate Social Responsibilities; Principles for Responsible Contracts; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : An increase in large-scale agricultural investment in land has been going on since the global food crisis in 2008. Import-dependent countries have acquired large plots of land to secure food supplies. The investments had disastrous impacts on the local communities living on the land before the investment took place. READ MORE

  4. 18. CSR in Brazil : The impact of culture and values

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Romanska och klassiska institutionen

    Author : Hanna-Kaisa Maaria Sainio; [2017]
    Keywords : CSR; Brazil; Hofstede’s cultural dimensions; GIFE Census; WVS;

    Abstract : CSR, Corporate Social Responsibility, is growingly being adopted in Brazilian companies and other organizations. The literature about the phenomenon suggests that in Brazil, like in many developing countries, the nature of CSR is strongly based on philanthropic culture for historical, political, and social reasons. READ MORE

  5. 19. Beware. Your good intentions might just come back to haunt you : an exploratory study examining sensitive CSR initiatives’ influence on brand image

    University essay from Högskolan Kristianstad/Avdelningen för ekonomi

    Author : Jennifer Eriksson; Johanna Henriksson; [2016]
    Keywords : Corporate social responsibility CSR ; political CSR; brand image; refugee crisis; sensitivity;

    Abstract : The refugee crisis is a current and wildly debated topic in the Swedish society today. As a result, companies that engage themselves in the topic experience both positive and negative reactions. Theory suggests that CSR initiatives in a western context suffer a greater risk of being interpreted as political. READ MORE

  6. 20. Empowerment Through Social Media? : Examining Individual Communication Behaviour Towards Corporate Sustainability

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Chiara Kerber; Lisa Glowinski; [2016]
    Keywords : Communication; social media; corporate sustainability; individual empowerment; environmental psychology;

    Abstract : Purpose - The purpose of this master thesis is to examine individual social media behaviour in relation to corporate sustainability issues. Based on a model from environmental psychology, factors that influence this behaviour are identified. Methodology/approach - The study followed an explanatory and qualitative approach. READ MORE