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C/B/3099. Examination of Corporate social responsibility and innovation: case studies of DuPont, ABN AMRO, Essilor and Novo Nordisk

WORDS:: 750
DATE:: 2010
PRICE:: 9.99 GBP

This paper examines the content of a poster presentation on corporate social responsibility (CSR) and innovation and the paper uses four case studies to further discuss the topic. Novo Nordisk, a Danish Pharmaceutical company, ABN AMRO a Dutch financial services company, Essilor, a French firm that develops collective lens, and DuPont, a US firm the produces industrial and commercial chemicals are all used as case studies. The paper concludes by summarising the link between CSR and innovation.

KEYWORDS: corporate social responsibility, CSR, innovation, Novo Nordisk, ABN AMRO, Essilor, DuPont,

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C/B/829. How can the outsourcing of information systems be managed to deliver real business benefits rather than be treated simply as a cost-cutting exercise?

WORDS:: 2900
DATE:: 2007
PRICE:: 29.99 GBP

The paper examines how firms can manage IS outsourcing arrangements to achieve strategic benefits rather than simple cost savings. A literature review of IS outsourcing is provided focusing on how to manage IS outsourcing partnerships effectively and highlighting the importance and accompanying risks. The cases of DuPont and its IS outsourcing venture with Accenture and CSC are used as examples of poor IS outsourcing management.

KEYWORDS: Information systems, outsourcing,

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