Transnational corporations‚ CSR and the course of Maersk Roskilde University Corporate Social Responsibility & Business Ethics Autumn 2011 Anders Buch Nielsen 1 Table of content ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION PROBLEM AREA PROBLEM FORMULATION METHODOLOGY DELIMITATIONS THEORETICAL PART A. P. MOELLER MAERSK GROUP CASES AGAINST MAERSK CONCLUSION REFERENCES 3 4 5 5 5 6 7 10 11 15 17 2 Abstract Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become the new buzzword and a key differentiator which companies can
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My view is that the main reason for businesses to carry out social responsibilities is to improve reputation‚ because it is a strategic and necessary move for business to do so‚ even better‚ by improving reputation‚ it helps to offset criticism. I will use two supporting evidences to show the significant importance of building reputation through carrying out social responsibilities. First of all‚ actions speak louder than words. Being socially responsible is treated as one of the strategies to
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progress‚ if and only if‚ they maintain a balance and harmony with the environment. Thus‚ in their corporate vision and mission‚ it has been stated that the company maintains a commitment to the welfare of its society‚ and also fulfills its responsibilities that it owes to Mother Nature. CONCEPTUAL STUDY WHAT IS CSR…
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Corporate Social Responsibility in Microsoft Company When we are talking about software‚ technology‚ computers involving manufacturers‚ licenses and supports‚ what is the company that’s the most popular and operates efficiently? Of course it is the Microsoft Company. Microsoft thought that technology can create occasions and opportunities for many people and organizatiobs around the world. So‚ they developed new technology that releases creativity‚ productivity‚ and opportunity for more and more
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Introduction Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)‚ which started voluntarily in some companies‚ caught on with the corporate world over the last few decades. CSR became a norm as per few countries’ corporate governance codes. Many other countries are also contemplating inclusion of CSR initiatives as a standard corporate governance practice. It has become a competitive necessity rather than a nicety‚ which it used to be. Companies saw the benefit. Shareholders supported the initiatives. Stakeholders
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Corporate Social Responsibility in the Textile Industry International overview Michiel van Yperen Amsterdam‚ 2006 IVAM research and consultancy on sustainability Roetersstraat 33 - 1018 WB Amsterdam - Postbus 18180 - 1001 ZB Amsterdam Tel. 020-525 5080‚ Fax 020-525 5850‚ internet: www.ivam.uva.nl‚ e-mail: office@ivam.uva.nl I N T E R N A T I O N A L O V E R V I E W C S R I N T H E T E X T I L E I N D U S T R Y 1 Contents 1. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) 2 1.1 Introduction to
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Question 1 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is going beyond compliance to the law. It is an obligation for a business to pursue long term goals that are good for society and it is about how a company manages its business to produce an overall positive impact on society. The triple bottom line of CSR encompasses three pillars‚ namely people‚ planet and profit. It encapsulates an extended array of components that measure that organisation’s performance‚ which are social‚ environmental and financial
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Katelyn Anderson Corporate Social Responsibility Project – BA 342 FA14 Opening Alcoa is a global front-runner in lightweight metals technology‚ manufacturing and engineering. They are most popular for being a leading producer of primary and fabricated aluminum and are ranked 130 on the Fortune 1000. Alcoa revolutionizes multi-material resolutions that directly enhance global progression and expansion. Alcoa’s technologies improve means of automotive‚ commercial‚ air and space transportation. They
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have created hundreds of jobs locally. It has always been my dream to‚ some day‚ be fortunate enough to work for Google. I am very intrigued by the working atmosphere and the focus they company places on innovation and technology. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Google does a fantastic job of adhering to their CSR and constantly adding value to the triple bottom line: people‚ planet‚ and profit. They have multiple websites that detail their philanthropic efforts and state what they believe
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In school‚ as in life‚ everyone has certain responsibilities. The Principal is responsible for overseeing the efficient running of the school. The teachers are responsible for seeing that school rules are obeyed‚ that their lesson plans are well written and lessons prepared. Teachers are also responsible for seeing that each of their students learn the material that is presented. Students are responsible for many things as well. All students are responsible for making sure they are ready to learn
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