Essays about: "charitable engagements"

Found 2 essays containing the words charitable engagements.

1. 1. Corporate Involvement in Charitable Engagements : Exploring the Dynamics of Corporate-Charity Collaborators

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Mikaela Jansson; Katarina Ölander Gür; [2023]
   Keywords : CSR; corporate-charity collaborations; sustainability reporting; charitable engagements;

   Abstract : In today's business environment, organizations are expected to engage in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), which involves balancing their economic success with positive social and environmental impact. Collaborating with charitable organizations can be a way for companies to engage in socially responsible activities and given the increasing focus on CSR, there is a potential for an enhanced interaction between companies and charitable organizations. READ MORE

3. 2. Philanthropy and Political Influence: A case study on the link between symbolic capital, political access and public perception of Bill Gates

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

   Author : Yannick Schwarz; [2016]
   Keywords : philanthropy; Bill Gates; Bourdieu; symbolic capital; political inequality; awards; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The influence wielded through private philanthropy has made a comeback to the academic and public discussion, as large foundations such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) invest increasing amounts of money in national and international development efforts. This thesis researches one aspect of philanthropy that has received little attention in the debate on its implications for political equality: Firstly, the link of philanthropy and the accumulation of symbolic capital; and secondly, the resulting political influence of philanthropists. READ MORE