scholarly journals Corporate social responsibility in construction industry: a comparative study between UK and Turkey

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dilek Ulutaş Duman ◽  
Heyecan Giritli ◽  
Peter McDermott
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Social Orientation ◽  
Comparative Case Study ◽  
Strategic Decisions ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Corporate Social

Purpose Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has evolved to an important agenda for many industries and its scope has been widened from the responsible business to strategic decisions. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the concept of CSR from the perspective of construction industry by questioning CSR awareness, CSR activities, and CSR integration with a comparative case study between UK and Turkey. Design/methodology/approach Conducting comparative and qualitative research using a case study methodology, this study sets the context for understanding differences in these two countries as to how CSR is perceived and put into practice by selected case firms. Findings The results revealed that construction companies are aware of the increasing importance of the CSR; however, company scale and the characteristics of the country have great impact on CSR preferences. Despite the differences in the approaches all firms take with regard to CSR domains and CSR types, ethical domain and the social orientation have become prominent for CSR initiatives in both the UK and Turkey. Originality/value This study provides the empirical evidence for the understanding and integration of the CSR concept in the construction industry; shed light on missing knowledge about CSR integration and serves as a source for further in-depth researches on CSR.

Corporate social responsibility practices and motivations in a peripheral country: two Portuguese illustrative cases

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 252-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
João F. Proença ◽  
Manuel Castelo Branco
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Corporate Responsibility ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Peripheral Country ◽  
Study Methodology ◽  
Corporate Social

Purpose – The purpose of the paper is to provide an illustrative picture of how large corporations in a peripheral country such as Portugal engage in corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices and discuss the motivations underlying these practices. Design/methodology/approach – In this study, a case study methodology was used to explore CSR practices and the underlying motivations in two Portuguese companies. Findings – The results obtained suggest that some specificity may be present in the way of defining corporate responsibility for society by Portuguese companies. The Portuguese companies analysed seem to display an historical preference for corporate paternalism. This suggests that moral reasons can motivate firms (and individuals within them) to engage in social responsibility activities. Research limitations/implications – This work focuses on two specific case studies, but other cases might find diverse findings. Originality/value – It adds to the scarce research on CSR by Portuguese companies by providing new empirical data. It contributes to the growing body of evidence which seems to suggest that cultural differences associated with different countries affect CSR dynamics.

scholarly journals CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: A MULTIPLE CASE STUDY OF THE CIVIL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN THE STATE OF BAHIA, BRAZIL

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 73-82
Author(s):  
Paulo Melo ◽  
Manoel Joaquim F. de Barros ◽  
Edson Jorge M. de Sousa
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
The State ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Corporate Social

The main aim of this research is to verify the importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the context of the civil construction industry in the State of Bahia. The CSR became relevant as business environment is increasingly more complex and competitive, and society has demanded from organizations concrete actions about issues such as sustainability and social development. Those actions are aligned with the ten principles suggested by the United Nations Global Compact. To carry out this research, a multiple case study strategy was used through interviews with key respondents from six construction companies based in the State of Bahia. The findings showed that CSR is a relevant issue as far as business strategies are concerned for 67% of companies surveyed. Despite the theme is not a consensus, this study showed that several actions have been developed informally related to CSR, especially those linked to the welfare of communities surrounding construction sites and the use of modern technologies that help reducing environmental impact, the management of construction waste (debris).

scholarly journals Application of Shariah Enterprise Theory on Disclosure of Corporate Social Responsibility in Sharia Banking

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-131
Author(s):  
Eti Kusmiati ◽  
Marti Dewi Ungkari
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Processing Strategies ◽  
Study Methodology ◽  
Enterprise Theory ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility Reports

The goal of this research is to find out what information Islamic banks provide in their corporate social responsibility reports, as well as to determine the acceptability of such material in terms of Shariah Enterprise Theory (SET). This study employed a qualitative research method using a case study methodology. Primary and secondary data are the two types of data used. Data reduction, data presentation, and verification are some of the data processing strategies employed. Findings. The findings of the research demonstrate that Bank Muamalat's CSR disclosures contained Sharia Enterprise Theory disclosure elements such as vertical and horizontal accountability, indicating that Bank Muamalat Indonesia has declared its social responsibility in a very informative manner.

Corporate Social Responsibility Practices in Indian Petroleum Companies: A Case Study of Selected PSUs

Think India ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 13-18
Author(s):  
Abhijit Ranjan Das ◽  
Subhadeep Mukherjee
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Net Worth ◽  
Net Profit ◽  
Petroleum Companies ◽  
Corporate Social

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is not a very new concept, it is an old concept. Earlier, in India it was optional to the company that they may contribute voluntarily towards CSR but after the Companies Act 2013, it was formally introduced in the business environment and was made mandatory for those companies whose net worth and profit cross a threshold limit. They should contribute 2% of the average net profit of just preceding three years profit. This paper primarily focuses on CSR practices of some selected public sector petroleum companies in India. The study has been conducted based on the Annual Reports of seven selected public sector companies. Five years of data on CSR spending from 2009–10 to 2014–15 were examined. Moreover, the pattern of expenses was also examined. Since petroleum companies are giants of the India economy and contribute significantly towards the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of our country. Thus it is necessary to look into how these companies are contributing towards CSR. An attempt has been made to examine the early impact of Section 135 of the Companies Act.

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