Essays about: "Ethical and Social Responsibilities"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 34 essays containing the words Ethical and Social Responsibilities.

  1. 21. Corporate Social Responsibility : A comparatative case study of Schenker and DHL

    University essay from IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

    Author : Christian Levén; Dayabhai Ingale; [2012]
    Keywords : CSR; corporate social responsibility; Schenker; DHL;

    Abstract : Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has been around for many years and one of the first definitions of this subject was created in the 1950s. The importance of CSR has increased over the years and today there are several different models and it is a wide spread tool that companies use to improve their business within the area’s economic-, legal- and ethical responsibilities. READ MORE

  2. 22. Collaborating for Corporate Social Responsibility : the case of conflict minerals in global supply chains

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Peppi-Emilia Airike; [2012]
    Keywords : Collaboration; Corporate Social Responsibility; MNC; multi-stakeholder; responsible sourcing;

    Abstract : Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to adjusting corporate goals so that they are not only based on maximizing corporate profits, but include ethical standards on socially desirable behavior (Boatright, 2008). Even though many companies have integrated CSR into their business operations, there are still many issues that are difficult to tackle. READ MORE

  3. 23. Flying Carpets from East to West : An Examination on Corporate Social Responsibility within the Indian Carpet Industry

    University essay from Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaper, SV

    Author : Emma Johansson; [2012]
    Keywords : India; corporate social responsibility; carpets; sub-contracting; United Nations Global Compact;

    Abstract : Corporate social responsibility is a concept widely discussed by businesses and has come to describe the relationship between business and society. For some it means the idea o legal responsibility, an ethical behaviour and some equate it with charitable contribution. READ MORE

  4. 24. Uppförandekoder inom livsmedelsindustrin : en fallstudie

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Elin Jansson; [2011]
    Keywords : Corporate Social Responsibility; Uppförandekod; Livsmedelsindustrin;

    Abstract : The world has changed its understanding of environmental issues dramatically and more people are showing awareness of social and environmental problems. Various stakeholders have increasingly begun to show an interest in how companies are taking responsibility for their actions. READ MORE

  5. 25. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Contract Manufacturing: exploring the Management Structures and Processes of Ethical Sourcing Practices

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Anu-Maria Hokkanen; Daniel Timpe; [2009-08-24T12:06:32Z]
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    Abstract : The practice of focusing on core competences and outsourcing production to save costs, and the need to increasingly acknowledge social and environmental responsibilities along the value chain put brandowning firms under opposing pressures that constitute a significant challenge. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in supply chains is a well-studied subject, but the structures and processes brand owners use within the firm to manage ethical sourcing practices are not. READ MORE