Essays about: "what are the social responsibilities of business"

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  1. 11. CSR Evaluation and Sustainability Reporting : - The connection between integration and improvement

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Fanny Lindberg; Mathilda Larsson; [2018]
    Keywords : Corporate social responsibility CSR ; Sustainability; Sustainability reporting; Evaluation; Integration; Improvement;

    Abstract : Organizations state that their responsibilities are growing and that one of the most common issues is how to integrate CSR internally with the business, where the main problem is how CSR should be evaluated. The connection between CSR integration and improvement has been unclear regarding what improvement means and how it is achieved. READ MORE

  2. 12. Explorative study on how retailers use store environment to communicate CSR from corporate level to store level

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Yao Zou; Beiyao Yang; [2018]
    Keywords : CSR commitment; CSR impact; CSR motive; CSR fit; CSR communication; Retailers; Retail store; Store environment; Store atmospherics; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Purpose: In viewing that consumers are important stakeholders in supporting or opposing retailers’ corporate social responsibilities (CSR) activities while existing CSR communication does not address directly to consumers, the paper aims to explore how retailers could use retail store environment to communicate CSR with consumers. Methodology: This study uses qualitative research method, including documentary studies of retailers’ CSR related reports and online critiques regarding retailers’ CSR activities, and in-store observations of what store environmental elements are used and what aspects of CSR activities are communicated at retail stores. READ MORE

  3. 13. CSR Integration in SMEs : An Exploratory Study of Corporate Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility in SMEs in the Nordic Countries

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Vasilia Gainulina; Anton Setiawan; [2017]
    Keywords : Corporate Social Responsibility; Corporate Sustainability; CSR Integration; Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises; CSR in SMEs; Mixed Methods; CSR Stage Model;

    Abstract : The importance of addressing the topic of sustainable development has been widely acknowledged, and the researchers call for future studies that would develop new perspectives on integrating sustainability in the business context. Currently, most of such studies focus on large companies, whereas it has been shown that the impact of SMEs on the economy, the society and the environment is also significant. READ MORE

  4. 14. Corporate Social Responsibility as a Strategic Management Tool: A Comparative Case Study Between Yalla Trappan and The Vegan Bar

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Priscilla Owusu Afriyie; Alexia Twingler; [2017]
    Keywords : Corporate Social Responsibility; Strategy; Stakeholder Management; SMEs and Malmö; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Abstract Purpose First, this study aimed to explore the development of CSR as a discourse and theoretical concept from the 1950’s until today. The purpose of this was to generate insights into how CSR agendas have changed over time and to better understand where it is today. READ MORE

  5. 15. Encouragement for sustainable pension : A better understanding for sustainability in regards to pension savings

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för datavetenskap och kommunikation (CSC)

    Author : Samuel Lindberg; [2017]
    Keywords : Pension; Sustainable Pension; Social Responsible Investments; SRI; User Experience; UX; Human-Centered Design; HCD; Prototyping;

    Abstract : Sustainability is more relevant than ever and has forced the pension industry to acknowledge new types of responsibilities during the last decades. Sustainable pension is based on the investing strategy, social responsible investment (SRI), which implies that pension funds should not solely focus on a good return of their investment, but also care for the social and economical welfare. READ MORE