C/B/1081. The government is proposing a substantial increase in the role of private sector organizations in education. To what extent do you think that this is an appropriate extension in corporate social responsibility?

The paper examines the causes of the education system decline in the UK discussing the government proposal to increase investment in education from private organisations. The interdependence between society and business is discussed with the emphasis on corporate social responsibility (CSR) comparing British education system with that of the USA and China.

E/B/151. Tesco: Ethical audit

The paper examines the ethical aspects of Tesco’s performance relating the company’s history and background, reporting on the personal experience of working in Tesco, and reviewing ethical theories related to organisational behaviour, i.e. utilitarianism, natural rights and duties, etc. in the context of Tesco’s practices.

S/L/101. Corporate social responsibility sounds fine in theory but is not workable in practice. Shareholder value is the only means to society’s well being

This paper discusses the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and its workability. The analysis on CSR is conducted on three levels: at the first level it is assessed if the plain self-commitment of the firms is enough to achieve it. At the other two levels it is considered if CSR can be reached through a review of Company Law, and, eventually, how. In that perspective, two models of corporations and the related interests will be taken into consideration: the stakeholder-model and the shareholder-oriented model.

E/B/146. Corporate reputation and social responsibility

The paper examines the efforts of multinational enterprises (MNE) to reduce their negative impacts on enviromenal sustainability. The factors affecting corporate reputation are reviewed focusing on the issues of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Wal-Mart and McDonald's. Recommendations about strategic CSR are offered.

E/B/142. Corporate social responsibility and case study of Nike

The paper examines the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) reviewing the stakeholder theory, relating the history of the corporate ethics movement, and reporting on CSR policies used by Nike. NikeÌs history and background is reviewed; the issues of sweatshop labour and human right abuses are discussed highlighting NikeÌs philanthropic contributions.

S/B/140. Role of ethics and CSR in creating a competitive advantage

The aim of this report is to review whether the concept of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) can be strategically used in business to create a competitive advantage. It will define CSR, explore both CSR & business ethics, analyse current CSR concepts and related strategic theory, before evaluating the effectiveness of CSR as a tool for creating competitive advantage and drawing conclusions

P/B/861. Corporate social responsibility and case study of NikeÌs practices

The paper examines the unethical work practices of NikeÌs factories in developing countries discussing the problems of compulsory overtime, poor wages, uncertainty, employeesÌ mistreatment by managers, etc. Theories of corporate social responsibility are reviewed presenting arguments in favour and against NikeÌs conduct.

P/B/838. Body Shop: history and ethical code

The paper reports on the cosmetic company Body Shop (BSI) describing the foundation of the company, their development into a global business, the key success factors and marketing strategies, etc. The criticism of BSI practices is reviewed discussing the issues of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and BSI ethical claims.

P/B/868. Dissertation. Role of corporate social responsibility in modern business and society

The dissertation investigates the role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in modern business and CSR perceptions in society. The review of literature touches on the theory of CSR, the evolution of the CSR concept, the issues of corporate ethics, the responsibilities of business, etc. Case studies of The Body Shop and Ben & Jerry are conducted evaluating their practices along the lines of social responsibility and irresponsibility. Conclusions are made about the role of CSR in strategic planning and the methods of enforcing CSR practices.

E/B/121. Business decision making: legislation on social and environmental responsibility

The paper examines the legal background of considering stakeholder interests by companiesÌ directors addressing the issues of social and environmental responsibility and discussing the need to improve the current situation by making amendments to Australian Corporation law.

C/B/438. Is Corporate Social Responsibility a Legitimate Use of Firm’s Resources?

This document contains the discussions regarding the concept of corporate social responsibilities in terms of allocation of organisational resources and the need of CSR involvement from the perspectives of different theorists. The second part of the document seeks the understanding of variety of external development methods like alliance, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships through their critical appraisal and practical utilisation.

P/B/791. Green organisation: definitions, challenges, policies

The paper examines the nature of ‘green’ (ecologically friendly) organisations, the concerns over the natural environment, the idea of ‘holism’, etc. Academic approaches to the concept of ‘greenness’ are reviewed highlighting managerial, economic, ethical and regulatory problems faced by modern organisations.

P/B/772. Values and challenges of corporate social responsibility

The paper examines the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) outlining the values behind CSR and the new challenges related to the changing demands, standards and laws in relation to CSR. The issues of corporate ethical conduct and its global implications are discussed on the basis of a literature review.

P/B/764. Report on ethical practices of TATA Group (India)

The paper reports on the ethical practices of an Indian company TATA Group reviewing academic literature on organisational ethics, corporate social responsibility, etc. The background of TATA is related highlighting their philosophy and core values. TATA’s business model and the code of conduct are reviewed describing their contribution towards environmental sustainability, the HIV/AIDS programme, key success factors, etc.

C/B/416. Corporate social responsibility in McDonald’s and Wal-Mart

The paper begins with a brief overview of the current scenario for corporate social responsibility before diving in a discussion about the two giants in their own rights McDonald’s and Wal-Mart. Utilizing the above discussion, some of the ethical theories in the context of corporate social responsibility are discussed before providing a fitting conclusion.

P/B/667. Principles of corporate social responsibility in Starbucks

The paper reports on the Starbucks coffee shops reviewing their history, involvement in environmental affairs and the approaches to corporate social responsibility.

P/B/641. Theoretical issues of CSR

The paper examines the aspects of corporate social responsibility (CSR) viewing it from the stakeholder perspective and providing its theoretical background including CSR types based on the motivation pyramid by Maslow, the influence of national culture on CSR, European and US approaches to CSR, CSR factors influencing the health of poor people, responsibilities of transnational pharmaceutical companies, etc.

S/B/115. Choose a large UK or international company. Give an analysis and the assessment of its policy of social responsibility and the applications of good business

Marx’s and Webster’s notion of corporate capitalism is clearly evident in today’s society as more emphasis is placed on the shareholders and profit. Despite all the globalisations problems we need to look beyond and consider can we achieve this notion of good business? Can companies be blamed for society’s behaviours and this demand for material products? My argument is yes and they are also making profit by allowing negative images leak into society creating this image of being perfect. Companies should want to take a more active role in society use corporate power and to reshape society with good intentions. Companies analysed are: Marie Claire magazine, Weight Watchers and Simply Be clothing company.

E/B/73. Corporate social responsibility: Body Shop case study

The paper reports on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practices in the Body Shop International (BSI) reviewing the background of the company, their ideology, CSR strategies and success factors. The general issues of economic, legal, ethical, environmental and philanthropic responsibility are discussed and related to Body Shop practices.

P/B/596. Corporate social responsibility and public relations: review of approaches and comparative analysis

The paper examines the concepts of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and corporate public relations (PR) providing a review of theories on CSR, PR, corporate accountability, etc. Similarities and differences between these notions are identified; the role of PR as a management tool of the corporations reputation is argued.

P/L/110. Amendments within discrimination acts in UK employment law. Case of Marks and Spencer

The paper examines the recent amendments within discrimination acts in the UK employment legislation related to age discrimination, sex discrimination, disability discrimination, marital status discrimination, etc. Each act is described; proposed changes to each act are highlighted. The impacts of the amendments on businesses are discussed with reference to Marks and Spencer.

C/B/361. Importance of CSR and Stakeholder Relations Management for Total Oil Industry

This report attempts to analyse the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility and ethical issues confronting TOTAL Oil Company and the industry in general. Further recommendations are given to the effective management of stakeholder relations.

C/B/353. Literature Review on CSR

This report is based on literature review of the concept of CSR and its business applications, and the role of government in supporting CSR. Maim emphasis of the paper is, however, given to the issues of CSR in the context of Pakistan. Two analyses are presented of macro and micro level, of government and business approaches to CSR.

P/B/554. Dissertation. Corporate social responsibility in SME: theory and case study

The paper examines the strategic significance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) providing a review of literature on the theory of CSR, Maslows hierarchy of needs, definitions of SME, CSR at SME, etc. A case study of the screen and digital printing Company is conducted on the basis of primary research methods (interviews) and secondary data interpretation. Conclusions are made about CSR in respect to employees, customers, suppliers and the community at large.

P/B/526. Ethical behaviour and social responsibility in business (case study)

The paper addresses the issues of ethical practices and corporate social responsibility (SR) highlighting their importance in business and offering a case study of a multinational company Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI). ICI stakeholder structure is reviewed; their ethical and SR practices are discussed.

P/B/501. Importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in cross-cultural management. Case of Colgate Palmolive

The paper reports on the expansion of Colgate Palmolive, a global consumer products company, to South Africa relating the companys background, and reviewing the needs of cross cultural management on the basis of Hofstedes cultural dimensions model. The issues of corporate social responsibility (CSR) are addressed and supported by the stakeholder theory, social contracts theory, legitimacy theory, etc. highlighting the importance of CRS to organizations and businesses.

P/B/484. Dissertation. Comparing corporate social responsibility in British and Norweigian industry

The dissertation provides a comparative analysis of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policies in the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), and the Confederation of Norwegian Industry (NHO). A literature review touches upon the models of societal behaviour, society structures in UK and Norway, CSR initiatives, UN provisions on Human Rights, international labour standards, organizations roles in society and their relationships with governments, etc. The profiles of CBI and NHO are given highlighting their CSR activities in oil industry (compared through the practices of British Petroleum and Statoil), and in tobacco industry (compared through British American Tobacco and Tiedemanns). Conclusions are made on the findings of the analysis.

P/B/439. Corporate social responsibility: review and critique of theories

The paper examines how business can contribute to society focusing on the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR). Philosophical and economic theories on managers ethical responsibility to society are reviewed discussing the benefits and limitations of the approaches based on the agency theory, the transaction cost theory and the stakeholder theory.

P/B/434. Marks & Spencers ethical principles and policies

The paper looks at the ethical stance of Marks and Spencers (M&S) studying its report on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for 2003/04 and critically discussing the companys CSR principles and practices. Ethical claims of the firm concerning animal treatment, child abuse and employment issues are commented on comparing M&S with other companies, i.e. Dabenhams and Selfridges.

P/B/431. PLC: shareholders interests and social responsibility

The paper examines the functions of shareholders within a public company (PLC) touching upon the issues of the corporate social responsibility, shareholders objectives, advantages and disadvantages of investment, etc. The paper argues whether PLCs priority should be shareholders interests or whether it should be social needs.

S/B/93. By what means and with what success can companies claim to be realising the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility?

The concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become more important to companies since the rise of the green movement in the 1970s. Governments and Non- Governmental Organisations (NGOs) such as Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth have had to develop new ways and means to measure the success companies claim to be making towards the goal of CSR. This essay will look at what is meant by the concept of CSR and how it is applied to modem business practices. The essay will also show what means are available to organisations to support them with CSR and with what success companies can claim to be realising the concept.

P/B/379. Corporate social responsibility: theoretical background

The paper investigates the theoretical background of corporate social responsibility (CSR) using an economy-orientated approach (agency theory, transaction cost theory) and stakeholder-orientated approach (stakeholder theory). The reasons behind the increasing corporate participation in social and environmental issues are discussed; the trends in promoting CSR are outlined.

C/B/280. Academic and Practical Perspective Corporate Social Responsibility: Case of British Airways

This report addresses various theoretical aspects of corporate social responsibility, in particular, various definitions and views of leading academics, different perspectives (economic and social) and general discussion on benefits and threats resulting from adoption of CSR by a company. Moreover, this report focuses upon the case of British Airways; and critically evaluates degree of CSR within the company as well as attitude towards the issue from BAs management. The assessment and discussion are based on a number of latest facts, for instance, a dismissal of 13000 employees over the course of two years.

S/B/83. Corporate Social Responsibility Audit in UK University

This paper is an ethical audit conducted in one of UK universities using theories, concepts and frameworks expounded in the subject, corporate social responsibility (CSR). This audit is to analyse the degree to which CSR is practiced in the higher educational sector. The paper further analyses the usefulness of these theories, concepts and frameworks in the audit and hence in reality. The audit raises issues and conflicts surrounding research, international culture, teaching methods and learning materials and the contractual relationships developed between the university and its stakeholders etc. The ethical dimension that needs to be addressed during the universitys strategy formation is also assessed and recommendations given with regards to its current stance and the future.

C/B/230. Strategic Business Environment of WM Morrison: ethical and corporate social responsibility towards company's stakeholders

This report gives a profile of the WM Morrison Supermarkets Plc, providing the analysis of their operations in the form of the SWOT framework. The author puts a great emphasis on the company's ethical and socially responsible practices towards business and towards their main groups of stakeholders. PEST analysis and Porter's Five Forces are also presented in appendices to give additional insights into the food retailing industry and the impact on Morrison's operations.

C/M/123. Contemporary Marketing Ethical and Social Responsibilities in Business

This is highly academic piece of work, which collects and summarises opinions of various leading academics and practitioners on the marketing ethics and social responsibilities of contemporary business, featuring a number of real life examples.

C/B/145. In the context of globalization, to what extent is 'social responsibility' a business issue?

This report will explore the issue of the degree of involvedness of business firms in the matters of social responsibility. The discussion will be open with current impact of globalization on the countries of operation which trigger the issues of social responsibility. Then, in order to get clear understanding of the way business might be involved in the resolution of social responsibility matters it will review various approaches to the question of corporate social responsibility and its boundaries. Several models of business involvement in social responsibility issues will be critically evaluated. The current paper will try to review the issue from the business perspective. Hence, the primary matter of concern will be "pull" factors that would persuade firms to get involved into the resolution of social responsibility matters.

C/B/144. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the Oil Industry: BP Vs. Esso

This paper reviews and compares CSR policies of two major oil industry players: BP and Esso. According to Ledgerwood et al. (1992) for many decades large oil companies did not consider CSR issues as essential ones. "Their traditions are embedded in the "Macho Management" of the nineteenth-century robber barons, even while they struggle against one another for leadership of the world petroleum markets" (Ledgerwood et al., 1992). The current paper will observe the way the current CSR policies of two major oil companies reflect these concerns. It will start with the definition of corporate social responsibility since the review of current theoretical knowledge identified the absence of universal definition as well as certain confusion around the term. Then, the current CSR policies of BP and Esso will be reviewed and compared. The revision will encompass such aspects as actual activities, employee involvement, public awareness and overall approach to CSR issues. The comparison will be based on two models: cost-benefit and eco-psychological. These models provide sufficient framework for comparison in terms of short and long-term strategic advantages and in terms of potential of the future relationship building with key stakeholders. The further analysis covers such important issues as the cost of breach of CSR contract, the practice of adoption of CSR issue in Greta Britain and US. The last but not the least section deals with the effect of CRS policies on sales increase of BP and Esso.

C/B/131. ´There is only one real social responsibility of business ¹ to use its resources and use activities designed to increase its profits as long as it stays within the rules of the game, which is to say, engages in open and free competition without deception or fraudŽ Milton Friedman. Discuss this statement.

The report is largely based upon and around the view of Milton Friedman on corporate social responsibility, which in his view should be mainly focused on profit making activities. The writer runs comprehensive analyses of the concept (history and sequent definitions, opinions ands facts available from various academics and practitioners as well as studies and researches commenced on the subject). The report is completed by providing a balanced personal account on the topic with respect to the previously undertaken analyses.

S/B/42. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and the Introduction of ISO Standards

The international organisation for standards (ISO) has recently shown interest in producing a standard for corporate social responsibility (CSR). This paper covers all that has been done so far with a look at what exactly CSR is. This is on going which this paper covers in-depth with recommendations for managers who may be thinking about introducing CSR to their organisation

P/B/226. Critically evaluate the approach to 'sustainable development' given by the UK Government's Commission on Sustainable Development.

This essay is ccritically evaluating the approach to 'sustainable development' given by the UK Government's Commission on Sustainable Development.

C/B/129. Corporate social responsibility at Shell: theoretical perspective

The following report is taking a major focus upon the concept of corporate social responsibilities (CSR) and the most of the important issues related to it. Furthermore, the report is to be specifically focused on the case of Shell (famous for problems related to CSR and therefore occurred many discussions reflected by various informational sources, subsequently chosen by the researcher for the purposes of this report), highlighting its previous problems in the area of CSR and evaluating the current (or most recent) situation in order to track the changes taking place. Finally, the report should conclude upon the combination of the development of the CSR concept itself and its implementation at Shell, making the subsequent recommendations.

C/B/130. Corporate social responsibility at Shell: practical perspective

The following report is going to take specific focus upon the concept of corporate social responsibilities (CSR) and the most of the important issues related to it. In brief, the report should be attempting to provide a critical account of the history of CSR, the most important theoretical and practical issues following the opinions of the famous practitioners and academics. Furthermore, the report is to be partially touching on the case of Shell (famous for problems related to CSR and therefore occurred many discussions reflected by various informational sources, subsequently chosen by the researcher for the purposes of this report), highlighting its previous problems in the area of CSR and evaluating the current (or most recent) situation in order to track the changes taking place. Finally, the report should conclude upon the combination of the development of the CSR concept itself and its implementation at Shell, making the subsequent recommendations

S/B/31. Corporate Social Responsibility is just the latest management fad and is only really viewed by major organisations as a means of self promotion. Discuss.

This paper discusses the concept of corporate social responsibility in terms of it's historical meaning and recent prominence in the echelons of global corporations. Considering how some major organisations use CSR to smokescreen activities that they would rather not admit to, the paper discusses further how it may be used as a means of shallow self promotion and is therefore no more than the latest management fad. The paper argues also that CSR will never be globally accepted as t