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C/B/4391. The relationship between corporate social responsibility and corporate governance

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5200
DATE:
2012
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59.99 GBP

This paper discusses the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and corporate governance, and aims to assess the management of risk. The paper details aspects of CSR and corporate governance, and details the way in which both concepts have developed. The need for corporate governance is provided, and the convergence of corporate governance and CSR is detailed. The study then goes on to discuss internal control and enterprise risk management, and the relationship between the two is evaluated. A discussion is carried out regarding risk management, internal control, audit functions, and regulatory differences. Conclusions are made regarding recommendations.

 

KEYWORDS: corporate social responsibility, corporate governance, CSR, risk management, internal control, enterprise risk management, internal control, audit functions, regulatory differences,

 

C/B/4364. Environmental strategies and market position of Tesco and Wal-Mart

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2750
DATE:
2012
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the performance of two UK supermarket retailers, Tesco and Wal-Mart, comparing their business purposes, policies of corporate social responsibility (CSR), market behaviour, economic environment, etc. Impacts of globalization on their respective market position are assessed, recommendations are suggested about environmental initiatives of Tesco and Wal-Mart.

 

KEYWORDS: Environmental strategies, market position, Tesco, Wal-Mart,

 

C/B/4354. Carroll's CSR pyramid: solution to conflict between economic and social responsibilities at corporate level

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2350
DATE:
2012
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29.99 GBP

The paper addresses the conflict between corporate economic responsibility (CER) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) providing definitions of CER and CSR, and analysing the ‘pyramid’ of economic, legal, ethical and philanthropic responsibilities proposed by A. Carroll. Organisational implications of Carroll’s pyramid are discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Carroll’s CSR pyramid, corporate economic responsibility, corporate social responsibility,

 

C/B/4352. Bhopal disaster: issues of CSR and stakeholders' responsibility

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3450
DATE:
2012
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39.99 GBP

The paper looks at the disaster in Bhopal, a plant owned by Union Carbide and the Indian government, addressing the issues of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and stakeholders’ responsibility to determine who should be held liable for the disaster. The theory of CSR and stakeholder theory are reviewed and discussed in the context of business ethics.

 

KEYWORDS: Bhopal disaster, CSR, stakeholders’ responsibility, Union Carbide, business ethics,

 

C/B/4323. Examination of corporate social responsibility at M&S and their Plan A initiative

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3550
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

This paper discusses corporate social responsibility (CSR) at M&S, and examines their Plan A initiative. The paper begins by providing background information on CSR, globalization, and stakeholder management. The pros and cons of the CSR approach to management in MNE’s are also detailed. The paper then examines Plan A and its commitments, some of which include climate change, waste, health and employees. The way in which plan A may be implemented in developing nations is discussed in reference to a range of topics, some of which include political reform, crisis response, investment incentives, and supply chain.

 

KEYWORDS: corporate social responsibility, CSR, M&S, their Plan A initiative, globalization, stakeholder management, climate change, waste, developing nations, political reform,

 

C/E/802. Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts: corporate social responsibility, carbon footprint and climate change

WORDS:
1150
ADD-ONS:
15-slide presentation
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the policy of corporate social responsibility (CSR) “Green Engage” adopted by Crowne Plaza Hotels (CPH), part of Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG), to reduce their environmental impacts and carbon footprint. The response of Crowne Plaza Hotels to climate change is discussed, the benefits of CSR for CRH are outlined. A 15-slide presentation of the paper is supplied in a separate file.

 

KEYWORDS: Corporate social responsibility, CSR, Crowne Plaza Hotels, climate change, carbon footprint, Intercontinental Hotel,

 

C/B/4241. Theoretical underpinnings of corporate social responsibility: literature review

WORDS:
4650
DATE:
2011
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49.99 GBP

The paper looks at the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) providing its definitions, explaining the importance of accountability as an element of CSR, discussing various approaches to CSR, and exploring the relationship between organisational CSR and stakeholders. The role of stakeholders’ engagement in CSR is considered with regard to environmental sustainability and ethical business practices.

 

KEYWORDS: corporate social responsibility, CSR, literature review, accountability, environmental sustainability, ethical business,

 

C/B/4231. CSR and company's financial performance

WORDS:
2150
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) reviewing its history and definitions, exploring approaches that make a company socially responsible, discussing the relationship between CSR and financial performance, and using the example of Junction Hotel who increased their financial performance by enhancing social responsiveness.

 

KEYWORDS: CSR, corporate social responsibility, financial performance, Junction Hotel,

 

C/HR/1158. Contributions of HRM to Humphrey Group CSR

WORDS:
1400
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper examines the contribution of the human resources (HR) department to the policy of corporate social responsibility (CSR) pursued by Humphrey Group. The practices of HRM are detailed and evaluated with regard to the development, implementation and promotion of organisation’s CSR values and goals.

 

KEYWORDS: Contributions of HRM, Humphrey Group, CSR, corporate social responsibility,

 

S/B/647. CSR reporting in the aviation industry

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5600
DATE:
2011
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59.99 GBP

This paper presents a report on the aviation industry, and begins by discussing corporate social responsibility (CSR). The current and future issues that the aviation industry faces is discussed in detail in reference to economic, environmental, and social aspects. CSR reporting is discussed in relation to a number of airlines, some of which include Delta Airlines, United Airlines, Cathay Pacific, British Airways, and Pakistan International Airlines. After this analysis is carried out, the paper then provides recommendations and conclusions.

 

KEYWORDS: Corporate Social Responsibility, aviation industry, CSR, CSR reporting, Delta Airlines, United Airlines, Cathay Pacific, British Airways, Pakistan International Airlines,

 

C/B/4205. The objectives and strategies of a newly internationalized company. Case study: Elecdyne

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper examines Elecdyne, a fictional Japanese company dealing in electronics. The paper aims to assess the challenges that a newly internationalized company faces when forming its objectives and strategies. Organisational structure is examined in reference to centralisation and decentralisation. The importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) to Elecdyne is examined, and the paper then details the company’s corporate objectives.

 

KEYWORDS: Elecdyne, Japanese company, electronics, internationalized company, Organisational structure, centralisation, decentralisation, corporate social responsibility, CSR!,

 

S/B/645. Strategic proposal for Discovery Communications

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4300
DATE:
2011
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49.99 GBP

This paper examines Discovery Communications, a global media company, and begins by providing an overview of the company. This is followed by a stakeholder analysis and a discussion regarding power issues and corporate social responsibility. The paper carries out a financial analysis of the company from 2009 to 2011. Cultural aspects of the organisation are discussed in reference to their corporate culture and the paper uses the culture web to further the analysis. A range of strategic analysis tools are used namely value chain, PESTEL, Porters five forces, SWOT, and the Ansoff matrix. All of the analyses are provided in detail, and the paper concludes by providing recommendations for alternative strategies for the company.

 

KEYWORDS: Discovery Communications, stakeholder analysis, corporate social responsibility, financial analysis, corporate culture, value chain, PESTEL, Porters five forces, SWOT, Ansoff matrix,

 

C/B/4179. Corporate social responsibility: theory and case study of CSR in Tesco

WORDS:
3700
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper reports on the approaches to corporate social responsibility (CSR) used by the UK supermarket Tesco. CSR theory is reviewed providing CSR definitions, describing the forms of CSR, identifying CSR drivers, explaining CSR models, etc. Tesco’s policies of CSR are examined with regard to their International supply chain, community friendly environmental strategies, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Corporate social responsibility, CSR, Tesco,

 

C/B/4178. Dissertation. Relationship between Corporate Social Responsibility and Brand Image of Food Retailers

WORDS:
16800
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
169.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates motivational factors behind consumer choices aiming to establish whether corporate social responsibility (CSR) and “green” food marketing are becoming increasingly important for consumer behaviour towards food purchasing. Literature is reviewed on the CSR theory, branding theory, the link between CSR and shareholder profit, CSR and corporate culture, ethical practices in the food retail industry, influences of “green” food on consumers, etc. The methodology of the research includes analysis of secondary data and primary data obtained via questionnaires. Conclusions are made about consumer trends in buying behaviour towards the brands of food retailers that identify with CSR and green products.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR, Brand Image, Food Retailers, green food, consumer behaviour,

 

C/B/4173. Unilever's policy of Corporate Social Responsibility and HRM

WORDS:
2600
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the issues of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) associated with Unilever’s policy of introducing automation in their Saudi Arabia plant. The background of the company is described, theoretical underpinnings of CSR are reviewed, Unilever’s CSR and HRM policies are evaluated discussing the link between employees, stakeholders, psychological contract and CSR.

 

KEYWORDS: Unilever, Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR, HRM, psychological contract,

 

C/F/1275. Company Directors, Corporate Governance and Environmental Policies of Tesco

WORDS:
2500
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the policy of Tesco’s Board of Directors towards corporate social responsibility (CSR). The structure of the Board is presented, their compliance with legal requirements related to corporate governance is evaluated, Tesco’s environmental policies are critically analysed questioning whether Corporate Governance have achieved their environmental targets, and whether the company provides sufficient information for the shareholders.

 

KEYWORDS: Tesco’s Board of Directors, Environmental Policies, Corporate Governance,

 

C/B/4166. Business ethics and CSR in relation to racial discrimination

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1250
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper examines business ethics and CSR in relation to racial discrimination. The paper begins by evaluating the Universalism theory, and follows with an identification of the problems surrounding racial discrimination in the UK. The ways in which these issues can be resolved are identified before conclusions are made.

 

KEYWORDS: Business ethics, CSR, racial discrimination, Universalism theory,

 

C/B/4155. Corporate social responsibility and sponsorship. Case study: Serge Lutens and the London Centre for Nanotechnology

WORDS:
450
DATE:
2011
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9.99 GBP

This paper looks at corporate social responsibility (CSR) in relation to sponsorship. The paper aims to examine the different stages of CSR that can be adopted during processes of sponsorship. The paper then suggests a CSR sponsorship initiative for Serge Lutens and the London Centre for Nanotechnology.

 

KEYWORDS: corporate social responsibility, CSR, sponsorship, sponsorship initiative, Serge Lutens, London Centre for Nanotechnology,

 

C/B/4132. An examination of corporate social entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship

WORDS:
2150
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

This paper examines the emergence of corporate social entrepreneurship (CSE) in relation to corporate social responsibility (CSR). The paper also examines commercial entrepreneurship in relation to social entrepreneurship. The paper begins by providing definitions of CSR, CSE, and commercial entrepreneurship. Commercial entrepreneurship vs. social entrepreneurship is examined, and the paper then provides examples of social entrepreneurship and business entrepreneurship. The differences between entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship are examined in relation to four areas.

 

KEYWORDS: corporate social entrepreneurship, CSE, corporate social responsibility, CSR, commercial entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, business entrepreneurship,

 

S/B/642. CSR is a public relations device designed to throw sand in our eyes. Discuss

WORDS:
2250
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in historical and business contexts of the oil industry. Examples of poor CSR implementation are discussed including the disaster of British Petroleum (BP) oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The importance of commitment to CSR is emphasised arguing that CSR is more than public relations (PR) policy.

 

KEYWORDS: CSR, public relations, oil industry, PR, public relations, BP, oil spill,

 

C/B/4104. Dissertation. Role of Corporate Social Responsibility in Lending Decisions of UK Banks

WORDS:
10400
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
109.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates whether UK financial institutions base their lending policy on corporate social responsibility (CSR). Literature is reviewed on the theory of CSR, the relationship between CSR and banks’ practices, the origins of the global financial crisis, CSR role in the post-crisis period, etc. A study is conducted of the link between CSR and lending policies of Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), HSBC and Barclays Bank. The methodology is based on the qualitative analysis of secondary sources including annual reports of the banks. Conclusions are made about the difference in CSR relevance for the banks’ lending decisions.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR, Lending Decisions, of UK Banks, Royal Bank of Scotland, RBS, HSBC, Barclays Bank,

 

C/B/4102. Corporate social responsibility in Shell

WORDS:
1600
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper examines the approaches to corporate social responsibility (CSR) used by Royal Dutch/Shell Group providing the business profile of the company, discussing the causes and consequences of the Brent Spar oil spill disaster of 1995, and discussing the company’s efforts to enhance their corporate image through CSR policies. Recommendations to the company’s management are suggested.

 

KEYWORDS: Royal Dutch/Shell Group, CSR, corporate social responsibility, Brent Spar, oil spill,

 

C/B/4080. Corporate social responsibility the rise of the ethical consumer

WORDS:
3950
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

This paper examines corporate social responsibility (CSR) in relation to the degree of influence stakeholders have over it in the UK food industry. The paper also aims to outline the consequences of responsible and irresponsible CSR actions in relation to ethical consumerism. The paper performs a SWOT and PESTEL analysis of M&S, before examining their stake holders. All of the theory relating to this subject is examined in great detail, and the paper looks at different models of CSR.

 

KEYWORDS: corporate social responsibility, CSR, stakeholders, UK food industry, ethical consumerism, SWOT, PESTEL, M&S,

 

C/M/2241. Presentation + report. An examination of advertising and cultural adaptation for business

WORDS:
650
ADD-ONS:
8 SLIDES
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This presentation and report answers two questions relating to culture, business and corporate social responsibility. The first question is “To what extent should companies adopt local culture, adapt to local culture but maintain minimum corporate standards, or seek to change local culture (especially those elements that conflict with international norms)”? The second question is “What are the social effects of advertising? Does it really create consumer desire in the way that Galbraith maintained”?

 

KEYWORDS: Presentation, culture, business, corporate social responsibility, local culture, social, advertising,

 

C/B/4064. An examination of human security and corporate social responsibility

WORDS:
4150
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
49.99 GBP

This paper examines whether companies must obtain competitive advantage by managing external perception. The paper also aims to discuss human security and assesses if human security is the empowerment of local communities. Multinational corporations and the international order, as well as corporate social responsibility are discussed in detail.

 

KEYWORDS: Competitive advantage, human security, local communities, corporate social responsibility, multi national corporations,