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How David Cooke implemented corporate social responsibility at Konica Minolta Australia
Avery, Gayle; Hooper, Narelle - In: Strategy & Leadership 45 (2017) 3, pp. 38-44
Purpose This interview demonstrates how CEOs can focus on CSR to engage the workforce and change the culture and performance of an organization. Design/methodology/approach This article reports on an interview with Dr David Cooke, Managing Director of Konica Minolta Australia. Findings By...
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From philanthropy to strategic corporate sustainability: a case study in India
Jayakumar, Tulsi - In: Journal of Business Strategy 37 (2016) 6, pp. 39-50
Purpose This paper aims to explore the drivers and barriers in the transition of the social responsibility agenda of large, emerging economy (EE) firms from non-strategic philanthropy to strategic corporate sustainability. This study also suggests a strategy that such firms may adopt for...
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The supplier perspective: forging strong partnerships with buyers
Roloff, Julia; Aßländer, Michael S.; Zamantili Nayir, … - In: Journal of Business Strategy 36 (2015) 1, pp. 25-32
describe factors that contribute to successful buyer–supplier partnerships. Design/methodology/approach – Five extensive case … – Barriers to successful partnerships are a too strong emphasis on cost cutting and a too controlling management approach on the … communication, willingness to engage in mutual learning and encouraging innovations are observed in successful partnerships …
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Cultural sustainability in reference to the global reporting initiative (GRI) guidelines
Lähtinen, Katja; Myllyviita, Tanja - In: Journal of Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainable … 5 (2015) 3, pp. 290-318
Purpose – Forest industries affect cultural sustainability profoundly, but little information exists on integration of cultural sustainability aspects into their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) management. Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) guidelines comprising assessments of economic,...
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Leading the sustainable organization at Vail Resorts
Galpin, Timothy; Jouflas, Georgann; Gasta, Mark - In: Journal of Business Strategy 35 (2014) 6, pp. 19-30
Purpose – This paper aims to assess Vail Resorts’ sustainability activities by applying a well-substantiated framework titled the “Leading the Sustainable Organization” (LSO) model in order to systematically explore their efforts. Anecdotally the sustainability activities and...
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Achieving more with less: Henkel’s Factor 3 strategy
Patterson, Van; Knott, Joe; Melnick, Rob - In: Journal of Business Strategy 37 (2016) 3, pp. 3-11
Purpose This paper aims to provide an inside view and analysis of corporate eco-efficiency/sustainability strategy resulting in recommendations for the consumer goods industry. Design/methodology/approach The paper is framed by a literature review and case studies of corporate sustainability...
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Virtuous CSR: an Islamic family business in Malaysia
Yusof, Mohar; Mohd Nor, Leilanie; Edward Hoopes, James - In: Journal of Family Business Management 4 (2014) 2, pp. 133-148
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to postulate, in addition to “moral” and “strategic” considerations, a third general standard for corporate social responsibility (CSR). That third approach is what moral philosophers call “virtue ethics.” Design/methodology/approach – This...
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A study of sustainability verification practices: the French case
Gillet, Claire - In: Journal of Accounting & Organizational Change 8 (2012) 1, pp. 62-84
Purpose – The growth in social and environmental reports is followed by a growth in reports including an assurance statement done by an outsider to the company. The aim of this paper is to study the implementation by companies of a third party assurance provision to their sustainability...
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Lean Six Sigma and marketing: a missed opportunity
Chaplin, Lara; T.J. O’Rourke, Simon - In: International Journal of Productivity and Performance … 63 (2014) 5, pp. 665-674
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to assess the current use being made of the sustainability message within business improvement activity and project justification within individual businesses. Design/methodology/approach – This is a reflective paper that looks at an illustrative case...
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Understanding egovernment and egovernance: stakeholders, partnerships and CSR
Wong, K.; Fearon, C.; Philip, G. - In: International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 24 (2007) 9, pp. 927-943
eCitizen partnerships; narrowing the digital divide; finding consensus on structures and roles in an eGovernment strategy. The …
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