Essays about: "Purpose beyond profit"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 21 essays containing the words Purpose beyond profit.

  1. 16. The Triple Bottom Line : Can profit maximising organisations create social, environmental and economic value? With the Swedish cases Ericsson, Tetra Pak, Max Hamburgers and Mitt Liv

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för management

    Author : Marie Thulesius; John Viner; [2011]
    Keywords : strategy; competitive advantage; bottom of the pyramid; social entrepreneurship; corporate social responsibility; development; stakeholder management; sustainability;

    Abstract : Traditional concepts in economic theory state that the sole purpose of a company is to make as much money for its owners (or shareholders). This paper explores discussions and theories regarding alternatives to this model, and in doing so examines whether a business can simultaneously contribute to social and/or environmental issues in a meaningful way or benefit a wider group of interested parties beyond the traditional definition of owners. READ MORE

  3. 17. In Bed with CSR : - A study of corporate philanthropy

    University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Marco Antonio Pinzón Cubillos; Carl-Johan Blom; [2009]
    Keywords : CSR; corporate philanthropy; competitive advantage; business ethics; corporate and society; profitable CSR; branding; strategic CSR;

    Abstract : Today, companies permanently need to implement solutions aimed at generating competitive advantage that allow them to survive and be successful in ever changing and demanding markets. Therefore, to focus on customers is a common denominator for organizations, aiming to meet their needs and satisfy their expectations. READ MORE

  4. 18. The CSR Implementation process : a four-step model to an efficient Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) implementation

    University essay from Institutionen för ekonomi

    Author : Niklas Hermansson; Ola Olofsson; [2009]
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    Abstract : Companies’ responsibility beyond just making profit has been given extra focus in recent years. The debate on whether Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a choice or a necessity for global companies made us interested in the subject and the research on how companies actually deal with the issues. READ MORE

  5. 19. Why do corporations across industry incur cost to disclose ethical and environmental information and how does it matter? An exploratory study of four Swedish corporations across industry

    University essay from Sektionen för Hälsa och Samhälle

    Author : Thapana Thiracharoenpanya; [2008]
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    Abstract : The recognition of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has increasingly become a key issue for today’s corporations. There is increasing public interest as a result of globalization in the world economy. READ MORE

  6. 20. The Challenge of Component Purchasing Excellence – a Case Study at Nahoj Nim

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Klara Jonsson; [2007]
    Keywords : Component purchasing; product development; purchasing excellence; organizational change.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Nahoj Nim has for a long time been very successful at developing, producing and selling packaging solutions for the food industry. Today, however, Nahoj Nim faces a new challenge as competitors are gaining market shares. READ MORE