filings‚ and company websites. Why should the company engage in CSR "I believe that we have an obligation to serve our communities. Our philanthropic work helps our communities prosper while fostering FactSet’s spirit of teamwork and giving." -Phil Hadley‚ Chairman and CEO Mission: Strengthen the communities in which we live and work through charitable projects and giving. There is a prevailing culture in the organization which is CSR-friendly. In fact‚ there are teams put up to take care of such
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Introduction CSR is a situation where not only do firm’s care about profit maximization and wealth accumulation about take into consideration the needs of the society. According to Carroll (1979)‚ companies are expected to maximize profit‚ obey the laws of the land‚ operate in line with community norms‚ and do well in society beyond the society’s expectations. Today‚ CSR is becoming rational including the needs of the community‚ maximizing the profits and managing the stakeholders. Garriga and Mele
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Contemporary Science The effect of CSR initiatives on customer loyalty in the airline industry ROMAN ASATRYAN Department of Economics Tomas Bata University in Zlin Mostní 5139‚ 76001‚ Zlín CZECH REPUBLIC romankempo2002@yahoo.com Abstract: - Customer loyalty is one of the most essential consumers behaviours that firms endeavor to influence through the use of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as a marketing tool. Over the years‚ researchers have studied the impact of CSR in direct relationship to customer
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The European Union defines Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as “a concept that an enterprise is accountable for its impact on all relevant stakeholders. It is the continuing commitment by business to behave fairly and responsibly and contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and their families as well as the local community and the society at large.” In broader terms‚ CSR means a collection of policies‚ programs and practices adopted
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of Washington‚ DC received free books provided by Disney through First Book. In addition to group readings and books‚ families participated in craft activities with Disney Volunteers and even got a surprise visit by Mickey Mouse himself! Disney’s donation to the program – totaling 30‚000 books – will help military parents make reading a daily activity and foster creativity in kids‚ ultimately impacting tens of thousands of lives. Blue Star Families created the program after a study showed that military
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the profitability and take care of all those associated with their survival in the society directly or indirectly. This realization resulted into the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). This research paper moves around developing an understanding about the corporate social responsibility (CSR)‚ delving into its concept and finding out its scope taking the case study of the TATA Group under Mr. Ratan Tata who has exemplified the sense of responsibility towards the upliftment of common
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contains a critical review of the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)‚ which is one of strategy being adopted by businesses to address some of the challenges they confront in their external environment. This paper examines various arguments from proponents and critics of CSR. In addition‚ this paper examines the case of oil Multinational in Nigeria as way of ascertaining the validity of the different positions in the CSR debate. Introduction Historical evidence suggests that societal
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America…………………………………………………………………….18 2.3 Stakeholder Theory and Stakeholder Awareness…………………………………19 2.4 Drivers of CSR in developing countries………………………………………………..19 2.5 Corporate Social Responsibility in Nigeria…………………………………………..22 2.6 Ways CSR varies in emerging markets………………………………………………...25 2.7 Effectiveness of CSR in emerging markets…………………………………………...27 2.8 CSR theories and theoretical approach………………………………………………..28 2.9 Case study………………………………………………………………………………………….29
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companies integrate Social and Environmental concerns in their business opearations and in their interaction with their stakeholders on a voluntary basis” ( European Commission 2001:8). European Foundation for Quality Management defines CSR as follows‚ “CSR refers to a whole range of fundamentals that organisations are expected to acknowledge and to reflect in their actions. It includes – among other things- respecting human rights‚ fair treatment of the workforce‚ customers and suppliers‚ being
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Hopkins (2003) stated that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) “is concerned with treating the stakeholders of a company or institution ethically or in a responsible manner.” The fundamental role of any organisations is to protect all stakeholders; within or outside the company while keeping in mind the main reason for undertaking business activities; making profits. INTRODUCTION In 1970‚ Friedman stated that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) “hypocritical window-dressing”. Friedman (1970)
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