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Towards a strategic CSR: a Brazilian case study
Dias Angelo, Fernanda; Bartocci Liboni Amui, Lara; … - In: Business Strategy Series 13 (2012) 5, pp. 224-238
Purpose – Organisations may be considered, at the same time, either part of the problem or part of the solution for the social‐environmental crisis that is occurring. To be part of the solution, they must head for a strategic management of corporate social responsibility (CSR). The objective...
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The business‐government‐society relationship: a comparison between China and the US
Wu, Jiyun; Kirk Davidson, D. - In: Journal of Management Development 30 (2011) 1, pp. 112-125
Purpose – This paper aims to unveil the business‐government‐society relationship in China, as compared with that in the … in the USA – are presented and contrasted. Findings – The business‐society‐government relationship in China sets itself … irresponsible behavior by powerful corporations to be exposed in China. Further, paternal local governments can sometimes play an …
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Communicating with local publics: a case study of Coca‐Cola's Chinese web site
Tian, Yan - In: Corporate Communications: An International Journal 11 (2006) 1, pp. 13-22
Purpose – This is a case study of Coca‐Cola's Chinese web site. It aims to examine how Coca‐Cola, the number one brand in the world, is using its web site to communicate with the publics in the world's largest market. Design/methodology/approach – Uses a qualitative text analysis....
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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
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify three commonly observed mistakes made when managing suppliers and describe factors that contribute to successful buyer–supplier partnerships. Design/methodology/approach – Five extensive case studies in the automotive and clothing...
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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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