Essays about: "charitable activity"

Found 3 essays containing the words charitable activity.

  1. 1. Neural and Psychological Effects of Compassion Training: A Systematic Review

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Agnieszka Chrystowska; [2022]
    Keywords : compassion; meditation; mental training; neuroimaging;

    Abstract : Compassion is an affective state and comprises recognition of the suffering of others and a motivation to help them. Studies have indicated that compassion is trainable and compassion training based on contemplative practice has beneficial effects on well-being. READ MORE

  3. 2. Women on the Corporate Board in Sweden

    University essay from IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Sanja Stojanac; Helena Nguyen; Daniella Baubec; [2010]
    Keywords : corporate board; board´s task and role; female directors; women on the board; gender diversity; charitable activity; monitoring; communication; cohesiveness;

    Abstract : Women are often predominated in so-called "women´s jobs" including nursing, teaching and administration while jobs such as manager, board of director and financier are dominated by men. Hence, the corporate board has been male-dominated. However, in recent decades the number of women entering the boardroom has increased. READ MORE

  4. 3. How Socially Responsible Investment Is Defined : An analysis of how SRI investment management firms put ethical criteria into practice

    University essay from Tema vatten i natur och samhälle; Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Therese Asplund; [2007]
    Keywords : SRI; socially responsible investment; investment; CSR; SRI; etiska placeringar; hållbara investeringar; etik; fonder;

    Abstract : Several organisations have called for clarifications on sustainable investment. The aim of this study is to map and compare the ethical criteria used by Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) funds in their assessment of companies. My attention is also to seek for clarifications on the definition on SRI. READ MORE