www.hbr.org HBR SPOTLIGHT Strategy and Society The Link Between Competitive Advantage and Corporate Social Responsibility by Michael E. Porter and Mark R. Kramer • Reprint R0612D HBR SPOTLIGHT Strategy and Society The Link Between Competitive Advantage and Corporate Social Responsibility by Michael E. Porter and Mark R. Kramer COPYRIGHT © 2006 HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL PUBLISHING CORPORATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Governments, activists, and the media have become adept at
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7 Step Case Analysis Copyright infringement has been a recurrent ethical issue that has revealed its presence in a multitude of industries throughout the realm of business for numerous years now. Of the thousands of products that have been reproduced and distributed without the authorized use of the copyright holder, it can be argued that the downloading of music is one of the most controversial matters pertaining to this era of mass internet usage. One of the most significant
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Question 1:__________________________________________________________________________ There are many key issues pressing on Canadians for a wide variety of reasons. One of the largest and most debated issues is the Canadian Healthcare system. The main concerns of both the government and the people are the extraordinary costs that are
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of 108)6/1/2010 2:23:02 PM Starbucks Shared Planet - Our Responsibility Mission Statement Our Starbucks Mission To inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup, and one neighborhood at a time. Here are the principles of how we live that every day Our Coffee It has always been, and will always be, about quality. We’re passionate about ethically sourcing the finest coffee beans, roasting them with great care, and improving the lives of people who grow them. We care deeply
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Australia’s Dynamic Water Industry Fostering excellence in water management About this publication Australia has a unique water challenge. Increasing variability in extreme climate conditions has required governments, industry and citizens to prioritise water management. This focus has led to distinctive approaches, changes in governance, behavioural change and technology innovation. Australia’s experience and approach to addressing water management challenges is regarded as among the
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