Corporate Social Responsibility: Microsoft
Introduction:
Corporate Social Responsibility is a management concept whereby companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations and interactions with their stakeholders. CSR is generally understood as being the way through which a company achieves a balance of economic, environmental and social imperatives (“Triple-Bottom-Line- Approach”), while at the same time addressing the expectations of shareholders and stakeholders. In this sense it is important to draw a distinction between CSR, which can be a strategic business management concept, and charity, sponsorships or philanthropy. Even though the latter can also make a valuable contribution to poverty reduction, will directly enhance the reputation of a company and strengthen its brand, the concept of CSR clearly goes beyond that.
CITATION uni14 \l 2057 (unido, 2014)Benefits of CSR:
Employees want to feel proud of the organization they work for. An employee with a positive attitude towards the company, is less likely to look for a job elsewhere. It is also likely that you will receive more job applications because people want to work for you.
More choice means a better workforce. Because of the high positive impact of CSR on employee wellbeing and motivation, the role of HR in managing CSR projects is significant. CITATION csr14 \l 2057 (csrinpractice, 2014)Research shows that a strong record of CSR improves customers’ attitude towards the company. If a customer likes the company, he or she will buy more products or services and will be less willing to change to another brand.
Relevant research:
IBM study ‘Attaining Sustainable Growth through Corporate Social Responsibility’: The majority of business executives believes that CSR activities are giving their firms competitive advantage, primarily due to favourable responses from consumers.
Better Business Journey, UK Small Business Consortium: “88% of consumers said they were more likely to buy from a company that supports
Corporate Social Responsibility is a management concept whereby companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations and interactions with their stakeholders. CSR is generally understood as being the way through which a company achieves a balance of economic, environmental and social imperatives (“Triple-Bottom-Line- Approach”), while at the same time addressing the expectations of shareholders and stakeholders. In this sense it is important to draw a distinction between CSR, which can be a strategic business management concept, and charity, sponsorships or philanthropy. Even though the latter can also make a valuable contribution to poverty reduction, will directly enhance the reputation of a company and strengthen its brand, the concept of CSR clearly goes beyond that.
CITATION uni14 \l 2057 (unido, 2014)Benefits of CSR:
Employees want to feel proud of the organization they work for. An employee with a positive attitude towards the company, is less likely to look for a job elsewhere. It is also likely that you will receive more job applications because people want to work for you.
More choice means a better workforce. Because of the high positive impact of CSR on employee wellbeing and motivation, the role of HR in managing CSR projects is significant. CITATION csr14 \l 2057 (csrinpractice, 2014)Research shows that a strong record of CSR improves customers’ attitude towards the company. If a customer likes the company, he or she will buy more products or services and will be less willing to change to another brand.
Relevant research:
IBM study ‘Attaining Sustainable Growth through Corporate Social Responsibility’: The majority of business executives believes that CSR activities are giving their firms competitive advantage, primarily due to favourable responses from consumers.
Better Business Journey, UK Small Business Consortium: “88% of consumers said they were more likely to buy from a company that supports
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