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1. Measuring the Unmeasurable : A Case Study of Social Impact Measurement Practices in Corporate Citizenship Initiatives at Deutsche Post DHL
University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, Globala studierAbstract : This thesis investigates possible approaches to social impact measurement in the context of corporate social responsibility initiatives and highlights possible challenges as well as the role of stakeholder interest. This is done by adopting a view focused on the social effectiveness for the beneficiaries of such initiatives, which is contrasting the hitherto existing way of evaluating impact predominately focused on internal and economic factors. READ MORE
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2. CSR EMBEDDED IN THE CORPORATE DNA : A QUALITATIVE CASE STUDY OF CSR-BRANDING AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING WITHIN A NORDIC MULTI-BRAND ORGANIZATION IN THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY
University essay from Umeå universitet/FöretagsekonomiAbstract : CSR-branding has gained recognition and promotes organizations to incorporate CSRinitiatives into their branding strategies. Conversely, executing an effective CSR-brandingstrategy presents challenges such as aligning relevant initiatives with the corporate brand,assessing internal resources, and engaging external stakeholders. READ MORE
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3. Competing on sustainability - A study on stakeholder interaction, becoming truly sustainable and obtaining a sustained competitive advantage in an industry characterized by low sustainability maturity
University essay from Lunds universitet/ProduktionsekonomiAbstract : Although more and more companies are facing increasing pressure to take responsibility for their actions impacting sustainability, the pharmaceutical industry and in extension the cold chain solutions industry, have previously been exempted from scrutiny. Research on sustainability in the industry is lagging, why this master thesis aims to explore how sustainability can be incorporated into the business model while avoiding creating a disconnect between corporate strategy and actual sustainability impact. READ MORE
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4. Undermining the Local: Power, Acceptance, and Confidence surrounding a Chilean Mining Operation : Social Impacts of the Mining Operation Los Pelambres on the Cuncumén Community
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Naturresurser och hållbar utvecklingAbstract : The present ethnographic research explores the socio-economic repercussions of a copper mining operation in Chile on its host community. By examining the development of the relationship between this local community and the mining company since the latter’s arrival, this thesis sheds light on the possible (secondary) impacts of corporate social responsibility (CSR) measures and participatory spaces on intracommunal dynamics. READ MORE
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5. Why CSR is a win-win concept : An explanatory study of the impact of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) on the attractiveness towards an employer
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)Abstract : Background: The concept of CSR has become a more discussed topic in relation to employer attractiveness in recent years. Recent research pointed in the direction of CSR to be a vital tool to be utilised in order for employers to enhance their employer attractiveness. READ MORE
