Case Study Nike’s CSR Challenge Case Questions 1. In referring to the opening profile and the closing case for this chapter, discuss the challenges regarding corporate social responsibility that companies in the apparel industry face in its supply chains around the world? - There have been cases reported abusive treatments in more than a quarter of its South Asian plants. Another report is that 25%-50% of factories in the region restrict access to toilets and drinking water during the workday
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that is really outside of our scope. MICHAEL PORTER: Yup. Well, that has been the increasingly well-articulated view about the relationship between business and society over the last 20 or 30 years. Milton Friedman famously argued that the social responsibility of business was to maximize its profits. And this simple act of profit maximization was good,
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corporations not only pay attention to profit and business opportunities, but also the obligation and responsibility to employees, environment and customers. Therefore, corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become more and more popular among enterprises and markets. Thus, it is important to study the way CSR initiative depicts what corporations have to do in order to shoulder the responsibility for their employees, environment as well as consumers and CSR’s influence on various economic behaviors
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An Empowerment Partnership for POSDAYA; Supporting Family Empowerment Program through Corporate Social Responsibility A case of CSR Partnership Program of PT Adaro Indonesia and POSDAYA in South Kalimantan Dr Laila Refiana Said Indonesian National Council on Social Welfare Universitas Lambung Mangkurat Abstract In recent years, social responsibility of corporations has become a major issue. As a result, the mining companies in Indonesia have come under increasing pressure by NGOs and communities
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payment PROMOTING FREE ENTERPRISE AND SELF-EMPLOYMENT * Amway distributors follow a Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct consistent with the World Federation of Direct Selling Associations (WFDSA), which defines the goals, principles and responsibilities in building and operating an Amway business. * Amway India is a member of the Indian Direct Selling Association (IDSA). The IDSA is an industry regulatory body, with several reputed international and Indian Direct Selling companies as members
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Many ethicists note that it's the developing and continuing dialogue around the code's values that is most important Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is neither synonymous with Corporate Philanthropy nor an alternative. In Corporate Philanthropy, corporates donate a certain portion of their profits to charitable causes. In this context, it is perceived as "improper" for corporates to consider receiving any benefit from it.According to the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, CSR
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Page 25 Corporate Social Responsibility as Capability The Case of BHP Billiton Leeora D. Black Australian Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility; and Faculty of Business and Economics, Monash University Corporate social responsiveness is what companies do in order to be socially responsible. This paper presents a case study of social responsiveness at the global mining firm BHP Billiton to illustrate a model of social responsiveness capabilities. Until now, corporate social responsiveness
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VISION Staples' corporate soul is centered on a rock solid belief in social responsibility and the desire to make a positive impact on our associates, customers, and the world. We act responsibly and with integrity, conducting our global business as a great employer, corporate citizen and neighbor. Staples' soul thrives in the fair treatment of our diverse and talented associates, in our environmental conscience, in giving back to our communities and in our sound business ethics. MISSION "Staples
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are when these practices are to consistently doing what is right, even if they are not solely focused on what is most profitable for the company and their growth. Professional values and ethics are central to any organization and it is the responsibility of the individual employed and affiliated with that organization to uphold them. Sources of professional values and ethics are plentiful. These sources may include professional integrity, academic integrity, and personal values. Each of these
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Community Profile Community Profile Social responsibility begins as a belief (Hudak, 2008). The belief is to provide safety, protection, sense of belonging, financial stimulus and opportunity, and fairness. Individuals form groups and groups build communities. Communities build a social responsibility profile based on the moral sense of altruism by create recycling programs, community centers, schools, court houses, and homes (Trevino & Nelson, 2007). The following is a brief profile
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