Essays about: "csr competitiveness"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 essays containing the words csr competitiveness.

1. 1. Board Composition, Sustainability and Fim Performance : A Nordics-Oriented Quantitative Study on a Global Trend

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Monique Sieng Kao; Vilma Saari; [2019]
   Keywords : stakeholder theory; agency theory; CSR; ESG; firm performance; board composition;

   Abstract : The issues surrounding sustainability continues to be at the forefront of the human agenda and firms are increasingly being held accountable by their stakeholders to assist in bringing about sustainability. Despite this, there is a tension surrounding the role of firms and the benefits implementing sustainability practices and policies has for these actors. READ MORE

3. 2. Long-term social value creation through CSR; A case study of Ferrarelle S.p.A.

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Francesco Maria Orefice; [2017-09-15]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : In the last few years, the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), its impact on the overall social well-being and social outcomes, has captured the interest of experts and academics. While many companies acknowledge it as an absolute strategical necessity, it is unlikely to be considered a tool to create value which goes beyond the company borders. READ MORE

4. 3. Cars and Environmental Values : A Rhetoric and Semiotics Analysis of How Environmental CSR values are communicated on webpages at General Motors, Hyundai and Volkswagen

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   Author : Henric Lindholm; [2017]
   Keywords : Car industry; CSR; competitiveness; corporate identity; environment; marketing communication; webpage.;

   Abstract : This study is performed by conducting a rhetoric and semiotics analysis on the ‘About Us’-section of the webpages of General Motors, Hyundai and Volkswagen with the aim of finding how the companies used environmental values in their marketing communication. The interest in the topic is a consequence of the challenge that the car industry is facing, to increase their environmental activities in order to please the public as well as the costumers. READ MORE

5. 4. Corporate Social Responsibility in the Estonian Textile and Clothing Industry : A Multiple-Case Study

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

   Author : Johanna Kukk; [2017]
   Keywords : Corporate Social Responsibility; CSR; Estonia; Textile industry; Clothing industry;

   Abstract : The purpose of the study is to map the current situation of Corporate Social Responsibility in the Estonian textile and clothing industry. As the importance of the Estonian textile and clothing industry is decreasing, CSR is becoming more important to implement as it is argued to increase competitiveness. READ MORE

6. 5. Small Scale Sustainability : A Qualitative Study of Corporate Sustainability in Swedish SMEs

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Miha Alvesson Due Billing; [2016]
   Keywords : Sustainable Development; Corporate sustainability CS ; Small and Medium-sized Enterprises SMEs ; Corporate Social Responsibility CSR ; Sweden;

   Abstract : This qualitative study aims to contribute to the research field on corporate sustainability (CS) in small and medium-sized enterprise (SMEs), in hopes of helping policymakers better understand the circumstances for Swedish SMEs and how they work with CS. Empirical data about motivations behind working with CS, implementation of CS activities, and effects of CS work were collected through in-depth interviews with 18 company representatives. READ MORE