...Names of my Group members: Onalaja Taiwo, Olohirenua Imoukhuede, Joel Rocher and Marques Smith Professor Timothy Edlund BUAD 499.004 October 23, 2012 Sustainability and Environmental Standards: Seeking Competitive Distinction at Damaí Lovina Villas 1. What was the relationship between tourism and social/environmental issues in Bali? Answer The relationship between the tourism and social environmental issues in Bali is that Tourism in Bali began when the Dutch marketed the island as a cruise destination during the 1920s. Initial visitors were expatriate artists, ethnologists, writers, and musician all of whom were influential in spreading information regarding Bali's unique culture and beautiful landscape and social environmental is that tourism was the island’s financial boon but it also was causing serious social and environmental problems. In general, environmental regulations in Bali were lacking since existing standards were not enforced and growth often was promoted to the detriment of the environment. 2. What government policies have affected Bali’s environmental status? Answer In Bali government regulations were insufficient since existing standards were not enforced and growth often was promoted to the detriment of the environment. Dredging projects rarely involved environmental impact studies or guaranteed protection of natural areas as required by law. Also there were common accusations of corruption in government agencies tasked with protecting the...
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...Bali & Java Resorts, Retreats and Pool Villas ElEgant REsoRts & Villas of Bali The island of the gods The island of Bali is among the most popular stops in Indonesia - the island’s people, culture, rhythmic dances, volcanoes, sculptured rice paddies, spectacular beaches, and beautiful scenery, combined with a stunning array of accommodations, make it a delectable place to visit. The Balinese dedicate themselves to a vibrant and elaborate set of beliefs and an intriguing culture. Scores of sacred holidays and festivals are celebrated each year with ritual and pageantry. Ubiquitous palmleaf offertory plates are replenished daily with flowers and fruit to honour the deities and placate evil spirits. Thousands of temples and altars dot the fertile landscape, rising from rice terraces and family compounds in rural hamlets that have remained mostly unchanged for a thousand years or more. Humble caretakers for the gods, the Balinese have also been blessed with the inherently unselfish gift of hospitality. So Bali is an obvious choice for the plethora of heavenly hideaways that the island has to offer. The name “Ubud” comes from a word that means “medicine” the area is well-known amongst locals for the medicinal plants which grow there and for Como to locate two well-being resorts there makes perfect sense. When to go Bali has a tropical climate with a year round average temperature of 31 degrees Celsius. Bali has two seasons; the dry season that officially runs from...
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...Amanco Sustainability Strategy Abbas Ibrahim OCT 18, 2015 1. Is the Amanco strategy an example of corporate social responsibility or corporate self interest? Amanco Strategy is an example of corporate social responsibility. Amanco, part of the Nueva Group based in Costa Rica, produces and markets piping for irrigation construction, infrastructure, and industry in 13 countries of Latin America. The company’s vision is “to be recognized as an organization that creates economic value by operating based on a framework incorporating ethics, efficiency and social responsibility, in a way that contributes to enhancing the life quality or life standards of people The company promotes the following values: * No discrimination * No child labor * Liberty of association * Compensation * Social security * Labor stability * Internal communication * Social responsibility projects For the Amanco Group, CSR is defined as: “being corporate citizens who interact in a responsible way with the community, contributing to its development and valuing the professional and human growth of the collaborators and the social economic environment of their businesses, while working for increased efficiency and assuring the long-term sustainability of their company for the benefit of all the stakeholders, through the correct and systematic management by objectives and measurable results. Amanco’s strategy is to conform to sustainable development principles because it wants...
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