EQUITY RESEARCH REPORT (HUL) FMCG SECTOR INDIA OUTLOOK The burgeoning middle class Indian population‚ as well as the rural sector‚ present a huge potential for this sector. The FMCG sector in India is at present‚ the fourth largest sector with a total market size in excess of USD 13 billion as of 2012. This sector is expected to grow to a USD 33 billion industry by 2015 and to a whooping USD 100 billion by the year 2025. This sector is characterized by strong MNC
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How and Why Multinational Corporations Pursue CSR Strategies: the Case of Nestle in China Anna Chou A thesis in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the Interdisciplinary Honors Thesis Written under the direction of Professor Kathe Newman Bloustein School and Professor Michael Santoro Rutgers Business School School of Arts and Sciences‚ Rutgers University 2013-2014 Electronic copy available at: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2420273 Table of Contents Abstract
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what extent is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) beneficial to a company’s performance? Conventionally‚ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) was defined as actions businesses take to improve society’s welfare (McWilliams and Siegel‚ 2011). Currently‚ CSR has expanded into developing new business models that honor human rights‚ combat societal and environmental challenges‚ and profit companies at the same time (“Business case for CSR”‚ 2013). CSR also emphasizes on engaging shareholders in decision-makings
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Importance of CSR in Inclusive Development Adit Grover Abstract Corporates are aware of the importance of CSR in the present scenario‚ but are not aware of the right kind of CSR activities which would lead to creating an impact in the lives of the people and capacity building. This study will try to bring out the importance of CSR activities to the corporates (Cause Related Marketing) and the role which it can play in brand enhancement. The focus would not only be on impacting lives of the
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social responsibility (CSR)‚ and its impact on societal well being‚ apart from the overall governance of the supply chain processes of every organisation. Ratings are being developed to measure performances of most firms with regard to their CSR efforts besides their financial performance. This rating would then be used to measure each firm ’s progress in the business world. Many studies have been conducted linking CSR to consumer loyalty. It is found that the higher the CSR rating the stronger
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of distress‚ it can help to negate or reduce the potential negative influence on their performance. CSR orientation of banks can be a useful tool for them to tide over such crises in future‚ if banks maintain their relationships with stakeholders in making their businesses more sustainability. CSR‚ among other things‚ is a key stakeholder relationship building activity. It was also found that the CSR brand does reap more relationship benefits from its social initiatives than do its competitors indicating
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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Some may debate that it decreases company’s profits by spending much money on CSR. However‚ according to Needle (2004)‚ ‘good’ CSR is also good for business‚ a firm could benefit from doing CSR. Thus‚ this paper aims to explain its importance. It begins with the definition of CSR and its four responsibilities‚ then presents how it influences a business and benefits it can bring. Finally‚ I am going to describe strategic CSR and discuss why firms have social
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PR…………………………………………………………....2 Public Relations and CSR……………………….................3 CSR and stakeholders’ expectations……………................3 Evolution of CRS and different concepts……….................5 Role of PR firms and PR tools for CSR……………...........6 The impact of CSR on business and society…………........6 Practices on CSR between businesses………………..........6 CSR management skills……………………………….........7 Convergence and Transparency of CSR Practices and tools……………………………………………………..
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otherwise known as CSR‚ has been defined as the continuing commitment by businesses to contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and their families‚ as well as the local community and society. Studies have shown that businesses can no longer ignore communities within their areas of operations otherwise they risk harmonious coexistence. For many companies‚ managing CSR is no longer seen as an extra cost or burden. Rather‚ CSR is increasingly viewed
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social responsibility (CSR) within organizations. CSR is an emergent discourse within organizational research and praxis. It has parallels to sustainable development‚ environmental protection‚ social equity and economic growth. Although some organizations consider CSR to be a peripheral and sector speci c issue‚ it is becoming increasingly mainstream‚ supported by government legislation. Key questions arising are‚ is there a con ict between pro t earning and CSR? How can CSR be implemented without
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