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Innovation and Corporate Social Responsibility, 2007.
This paper considers innovation and profitability as an argument for corporate social responsibility (CSR).
4,155 words (approx. 16.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 111.95
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The paper discusses how companies must be responsive to the needs of the communities in which they compete, in a process termed corporate social responsibility (CSR). The paper provides an overview of CSR and demonstrates through research how, in the course of pursuing CSR initiatives, some companies have developed very innovative products and services that are beneficial to the company's profitability. The paper also points out that the key to a company's success in using any type of innovation to a company's advantage, from the CSR perspective, is to communicate with local municipal authorities, the press and most importantly, the general public.
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"What do companies owe? Besides the obvious answers of accounts payable and taxes and the like, an increasingly common observation being made among policymakers, the general public and even corporate circles is that companies of all types must also be responsive to the needs of the communities in which they compete in a process termed corporate social responsibility (CSR). According to one observer, "It is clear that society expects much more from companies than simply a well-made product or a reliable service at the right price. Society is becoming less and less tolerant of companies that fail to address their social responsibilities. As a result, corporate social responsibility has become a hot topic in boardrooms around the world" (Stigson, 2002, p. 24). Today, many analysts are recommending a more strategic approach to the corporate social responsibility function by using CSR as a source of innovation (Allen & Husted, 2006)."
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Innovation in Corporate America, 2004.
This paper discusses the role of innovation in corporate America.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper argues that innovation in corporate America is essential. The author points out obstacles to innovation. The paper suggests ways to innovate.
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"Innovation is the cornerstone of opportunity for corporations. With technological advances and a global economy companies must be more innovative and flexible than ever if they are to thrive. Fear of change within the corporate culture is the greatest obstacle to innovation and growth in corporations. Change is never easy or painless, but companies that do not innovate stagnate. Companies that stagnate become tempting targets for current and potential competitors and eventually fail. A company that avoids stagnation is playing to win. Playing to win requires trust and ..."
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Innovations in Corporate Management, 2004.
A look at how corporate management is changing as we move into the future.
1,009 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper examines how, thanks to globalization, today?s business world is increasingly competitive and how, because of this competitiveness, management?s role is an ever more crucial component of the organization?s success. By discussing the innovations in corporate management, one can better predict what may be needed for an organization to be successful in the future, as well as how the role of management may change. It analyzes emerging management concepts, as well as the changing demographics of today?s workforce, and evaluates how these trends will affect the four basic functions of management: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
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"With the utilization of total quality management systems, and especially the Six Sigma program, management will be key to this being a positive implementation. Six Sigma focuses on ?executive ownership, establishment of a business strategy execution system, training with a verifiable return on investment, creating a truly cross-functional approach and actual business results.? (Davis, 2003, p. 6) Without management?s commitment to this process, Six Sigma cannot happen."
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Innovation at Sony Corporation:, 2002.
A look at the business iniatives of the Sony Corp.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 106.95
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This twelve-page graduate paper examines how Sony Corporation applies innovation to every level of its business operations. The author discusses Sony's best practices in innovative management and leadership, human resources strategies, key asset management, product development, organizational approaches, and leadership.
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Stockholder Stakeholder Approaches to Corporate Social Responsibility, 2001.
An assessment of the competing claims of the stockholder stakeholder approaches to corporate social responsibility, and a look at similarities and differences of each type of approach to responsibility.
2,515 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 10 sources, $ 76.95
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This essay will discuss the competing claims of both the stockholder and the stakeholder approaches to corporate social responsibility. An explanation for corporate social responsibility will be provided and arguments will be put forward for similarities and differences in the stockholder and stakeholder approaches to this movement. Evidence to support these arguments will be provided throughout the essay.
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"Before discussing the competing claims, it must be understood what is meant by the term corporate social responsibility. Corporate social responsibility is just one aspect of business ethics and has become increasingly important for companies operating in the global economy. It is a fast developing and increasingly competitive field. There is no single, commonly accepted definition of corporate social responsibility but it generally refers to the idea that businesses are accountable for the effects of their actions on the community and should seek socially and economically beneficial results. It involves operating a business in a way that meets ethical and legal standards as well as meeting public expectation. Decisions taken by managers need to satisfy the needs of the community and companies must be accountable for the way in which their results are achieved."
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Corporate Social Responsibility, 2004.
An overview of social responsibility, with corporate examples.
997 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper examines how, despite the disturbing trend of corporate mismanagement and greed, another trend is emerging, one of social responsibility. It discusses what corporate social responsibility entails and why corporations are more frequently deciding to participate in these types of programs. Finally, an overview of some of the programs currently in place is given.
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"Corporate social responsibility involves organizations recognizing that they are accountable not only for the financial performance of their company, but for their social and environmental performance as well. This includes promoting: human rights, democracy, community improvements, and other development objectives around the globe. To be identified as socially responsible, corporations must establish policies and procedures, as well as take actions, that are in tune with the values and objectives of society, and go beyond the legal requirements required of them (Hemmingway & Maclagan, 2004)."
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Public Relations and Corporate Social Responsibility, 2005.
A look at the link between public relations and corporate social responsibility in the business world.
6,574 words (approx. 26.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 151.95
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Public relations is generally regarded as a bad thing by consumers, whose cynicism has been aroused by recent events involving major U.S. corporations and cultural 'institutions' such as Martha Stewart. However, within the last generation, consumers said they were willing to refuse to purchase products or services from any corporations not perceived to be a corporate good citizen. The question for public relations and for corporations globally is whether it is possible to make corporate actions match the good reputations their public relations departments attempt to create. In short, can the current disconnect between perceptions of corporate behavior and the corporations' misbehavior with concurrent avowals of rectitude be aligned? There are cases in which citizen action has brought those elements into alignment. In other cases-notably Thailand-the government has short-circuited the profit intentions of a major corporation to provide for the citizens. However, in far too many cases, the governments look the other way while corporations extolling their own virtues nonetheless participate in human rights-questionable activities. This study identifies the nature of some of the disparities between corporate public relations and corporate socially responsible-or irresponsible-behavior and suggest scenarios that might bring both into alignment.
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Background: Burma Campaign UK
Aon Corporation
Ericsson
Ivanhoe Mines
Rolls-Royce
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"How duplicitous are large corporations, and how gullible are consumers? These are questions public relations practitioners probably do not ask themselves very often, or perhaps ever. Yet, there are two violently divergent trends in corporate conduct, which suggest these as questions public relations practitioners-or at least, ethicists involved with corporate public relations, ought to ask. While those are open-ended questions more appropriate to an ethicist than to those planning public relations campaigns, there are two trends that public relations practitioners need to examine; the combination of those trends present precisely the sorts of corporate malfeasance and misfeasance that has captured the attention of both the public and governmental oversight organizations.
The first trend is for corporations to support worthy causes, partially for the increased goodwill it brings, and often sales as well. At first glance, it sends no warning signals. In fact, in 1994, "a nationwide survey...confirmed that a company's social performance significantly influences prospective customers, employees and investors in basic decisions about the firm" (Gildea, 1994, p. 20+) Of course, that was then and this is now. In the past decade, Enron happened, and MCI/WorldCom, and "Martha" and any number of other smaller scandals involving companies that, if not known for their good works, at least were not known for bad ones until the misdeeds came to light. Like all other companies of any size, these companies had established public relations departments to make public note of gifts to charity and the like. Bread and butter to any corporate public relations department is their corporate philanthropy, often carried out while the company is busy in other areas wreaking untold havoc. A case in point is Enron."
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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), 2008.
This paper defines corporate social responsibility (CSR) and evaluates the Canadian company RIM, maker of the Blackberry, on its CSR.
1,250 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper defines corporate social responsibility (CSR) as the fundamental duty that corporations have to act responsibly and ethically and in a manner that does not harm the environment. The paper continues that CSR also requires corporations to ensure all individuals directly or indirectly affected by its transactions are treated with respect and to conform to the letter and the spirit of the law. The author indicates that the priority measurement is the public and private records regarding the corporation's past behavior in the marketplace, such as employee abuses, environmental damage and legal difficulties, using a frequency metric over a period of time to establish a baseline for future measures of CSR behavior. The paper concludes that RIM does not do enough in its CSR related activities and should adopt programs to assist Canada's large immigrant population with integration into the broader social fabric of the Canadian population.
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Corporate Social Responsibility
Representative Corporation
Population Characteristics
Target Company's CSR Profile
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"RIM maintains its CSR profile in several ways. The first example of how RIM adheres to a CSR imperative is that it has a publicly published and viewable code of ethics which requires that all its employees conform not only to all legal and regulatory mandates but that they also behave ethically appropriate as well. The code of ethics for the company originates directly from the office of the co-CEO, Jim Balsillie. Another example of RIM's compliance with CSR mandates is its basic factors that it requires its outsourcing partners to meet in order to maintain their manufacturing contracts with RIM." These contractor standards such as providing
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Corporate Social Responsibility, 2007.
A look at the importance of corporate social responsibility as a business tool.
2,454 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 25 sources, MLA, $ 74.95
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This paper examines how social responsibility is an important concern of corporations and community alike. In particular, it discusses the important tool of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and how firms use it. The paper looks at how it is usually used for financial gains or for enhancing a company's image and how some firms might engage in it for purely philanthropic reasons. The paper recommends uses for corporate soical responsibility and discusses how it can be tied with better financial health.
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"Social responsibility has also become a buzzword because of the availability of large variety of similar goods. When a product comes into the market, it has to fight very hard for consumer's attention because there are several other rival goods competing for the same. A marketing and design consultant (Neuborne, 1991) states: "There was a time when you bought a product just for its price or performance...but with the number of products available, it is increasingly difficult to differentiate one product from another." In this situation, a consumer may base his buying decision on company's image and its commitment to public good. This is clearly indicated by a book, 'Shopping for a Better World' that has been selling millions of copies since it first came out in the market."
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Corporate Social Responsibility, 2007.
An examination of social responsibility of the corporate world.
1,826 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper examines corporate social responsibility. The paper explains that this is a term used to describe the way a corporation operates in regard to the community and environment in which it resides and the ethical and moral standards in which it conducts business. The paper looks at how corporate social responsibility is quickly becoming an increasingly important issue as consumers are holding corporations progressively more accountable for their methods of business practices and operations. The paper then discuses how in today's current global economy, corporations can no longer operate on the level of autonomy that was once common, and how this is evident in the increasing decentralization of the traditional corporate hierarchy that is becoming more common in corporations across the nation. In conclusion, the paper shows that companies must evolve with time and generational changes in order to maintain success and long-term profitability.
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"Regardless of these positive aspects of Costlos' corporate environment, the net losses posted for the last two quarters denotes a need for fiscal policy and business model change while attempting to maintain its' current level of stakeholder confidence. As the fifth largest retailer in
the United States, Costlo has an inherent responsibility to not only shareholders but to employees', suppliers and the communities in which it operates as well.
"Over the years, the topic of corporate social responsibility has been gaining ground both in popularity and importance. The traditional Friedman or shareholder view of a corporations' only role in social responsibility is to "...use its resources to engage in activities designed to increase its' profits..." (Friedman 1970) in itself may be narrow though it is nonetheless true."
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Corporate Social Responsibility of Television Networks, 2002.
A discussion on corporate social responsibility of television networks defined in this paper as, "business decision-making linked to ethical values, compliance with legal requirements, and respect for people, communities, and the environment".
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The following paper focuses on the social responsibility of television networks in their depiction of violence. The writer gives a general introduction of the ethical issues of corporate responsibility and outlines the specifics of the corporate responsibility of television networks in their depiction of violence on television. Recommendations are given to help formulate a policy that addresses this issue. This paper also delves into the details of the implementation and evaluation of the policy to address the responsibility of television networks for violence shown on television.
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"I believe that it is not unreasonable to hold corporations to the same, if not a greater, responsibility toward the rest of society. The actions of corporations can affect, quite literally, millions of people. We only need to look at the Nestle Infant Milk Formula controversy for an especially distasteful example. Here, Nestle used misleading marketing to sell artificial infant formula to third-world children, resulting in the death of millions of these babies. See Dobbing (1988) for a detailed description of this case. Closer to home, the recent Enron scandal is another example how the actions of a corporation can damage millions of lives."
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Corporate Innovation, 2004.
This paper discusses the conflict between innovation and traditional management strategy.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper explains that some big corporations seem to cling to highly conservative goals. This explains why, in the 1970s and 1980s, the U.S. automobile industry was sluggish without significant innovation, but subsequently was forced into change by the stunning success of the Japanese auto industry. This paper points out that new-venture divisions (NVD) should be part of corporate strategy. This paper stresses that, if the CEO is not forward-leaning and hands-on when it comes to deciding which technological innovations are pivotal for the growth of the company in the market, the board of directors must remove that CEO and hire a more visionary person to lead the company.
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"Senior management may well pay lip service to the fact that they understand new and unproven innovations may take a long time to come to fruition (132), Burgelman asserts. But in fact, those senior managers ?may need constant reassuring that the whole thing is working??. Because, the bottom line almost always is, will it be profitable? And when will it be profitable? This is reasonable to expect from senior management, but going in to setting up an NVD, clear understandings must be conveyed and accepted, that there is some risk in venturing out into the unknown."
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Corporate Profits and Responsibility in the 21st Century, 2002.
A letter of recommendations for "The New Balance Sheet: Corporate Profits and Responsibility in the 21st Century."
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 1 source, $ 89.95
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This essay is in the form of a letter to the Commissioners who authored the Canadian Democracy and Corporate Accountability Commission's (2002) report on Corporate Profits and Responsibility in the 21st Century. The letter makes recommendations with regards to the role of the government (referencing points 12, 10, 17 & 20 of the Report). The essay concludes with alternative suggestions for describing the role of the government and issues of corporate responsibility. 10 pgs. 1 source.
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Corporate Responsibility, 2002.
An essay on the need for corporate responsibility, for both non-profit and general corporations.
2,411 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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This paper examines why a high standard of ethical behavior is just as important for non-profit corporations as it is for for-profit corporations. The paper makes special reference to the recent problems with the United States Olympic Committee, which demonstrated that even non-profit organizations are subject to corporate failure and need to be monitored and regulated. The paper suggests that a responsible organization will in fact benefit from its own proper actions, as well as ultimately benefiting the wider business and social community.
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"To take up the moral objections first, one can argue that corporate social responsibility must be practiced because it is the right thing to do. A business executive should never find himself or herself asking the question: ?If I conduct my business in an unethical way, how much more money will I make?? Rather, each individual must determine how much gain is reasonable and, having decided this, match those expectations of financial gain with a business that can be carried out in a responsible and moral fashion (www.business-ethics.org). This is true rather one is raising money for a charity or trying to make a profit."
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Corporate Social Responsibility, 2002.
This paper discusses corporate social responsibility in the global market.
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This paper argues that corporations interested in success are having to act as responsible corporate citizens because consumers, employees, shareholders and competitors are no longer tolerant of unethical behavior. The author believes that being a socially responsible company is not only critical for profitability but also necessary for long-term growth.
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