scholarly journals Improving the monitoring system to assess economic corporate social investment performance

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. V. Tret'yakov
Keyword(s):  
Monitoring System ◽  
Social Investment ◽  
Investment Performance ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Corporate Social Investment

Efficiency and Corporate Social Investment

1974 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 5-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Charles Moyer
Keyword(s):  
Social Investment ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Corporate Social Investment

From NPO to social enterprise: the story of Schwab awardee, Sharanjeet Shan

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-23
Author(s):  
Kerryn Ayanda Malindi Krige ◽  
Verity Hawarden ◽  
Rose Cohen
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Social Enterprise ◽  
Social Entrepreneur ◽  
Financial Sustainability ◽  
Social Investment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Corporate Social Investment

Learning outcomes This case study introduces students to the core characteristics of social entrepreneurship by teaching Santos (2012) positive theory. The case allows students to transition from comprehension and application of what social entrepreneurship is, to considering how they operate. Druckers (2005) argument that social organisations will never have sufficient resources to do their work because they operate in an environment of infinite need is the catalyst for a conversation on resource dependency theory and the risks of mission drift. Students are introduced to the funding spectrum that can be used to understand the type of income that comes to an organisation, and to apply this to the case. By the end of their studies, students should be able to apply the Santos (2012) definition to social enterprises and social entrepreneurs, have insight into the complexity of operating in an environment of infinite need and able to apply the funding spectrum as a tool to manage to understanding financial sustainability. Case overview/synopsis The case tells the story of Sharanjeet Shan, a globally recognised social entrepreneur, and recipient of the Schwab Foundation’s Social Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2015. Shan moved to South Africa as the country moved into democracy, and has spent the past 20-plus years building the skills of Black African school children in mathematics and science through the organisation she leads, Maths Centre. But the country remains at the bottom of world rankings for the quality of its maths and science education, despite spending more per capita on education than any other country in Africa. Maths Centre has seen a dip in donations despite steady growth in the amount of money that businesses are investing in social change in South Africa through corporate social investment. But does Shan really need more donor income? Or are there other ways that she can build the financial sustainability of Maths Centre? Complexity academic level This case study is aimed at students of non-profit management, entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, women in leadership, corporate social investment, development studies and sustainable livelihoods. It is written at an Honours / Masters level and is therefore also appropriate for use in customised or short programmes. The case study is a good introduction for students with a background in business (e.g. Diploma in Business Administration / MBA / custom programmes) who are wanting to understand social enterprise and apply their learning's. Supplementary materials A list of supplementary materials is provided in the Teaching Note as Table I, which includes video's, radio interview recordings and a book chapter. Subject code CSS 3: Entrepreneurship.

scholarly journals Challenges in donor–NPO relationships in the context of corporate social investment

Communicatio ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 108-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louise van Dyk ◽  
Lynnette Fourie
Keyword(s):  
Social Investment ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Corporate Social Investment

scholarly journals Corporate social investment and a company’s image: A case of a CSI initiative in a South African low income community

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 130-135
Author(s):  
Paul-Francois Muzindutsi ◽  
Tshediso Joseph Sekhampu
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Social Investment ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
A Company ◽  
Corporate Social Investment

One of the goals of corporate social investment (CSI) is to ensure that a company becomes a responsible entity which acts as a conscientious citizen within a society. CSI plays an important role in enhancing how a company is perceived within the community it operates in. This paper used a combination of qualitative and quantitative research designs to investigate the effect of a specific CSI initiative on a company’s image within a low income community in South Africa. Semi-structured interviews and survey questionnaire were used to collect data from community members in the township of Bophelong, South Africa. Results show that, if adequately managed, CSI initiatives tend to enhance company’s image as well as its relations with the community it operates in. However, if not adequately managed CSI can created unreachable expectations that can negatively affect a company’s image. Thus, companies better manage their CSI initiatives have an increased opportunity to enhance their reputation within the community they operate in.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PRACTICES AS MANAGEMENT INNOVATIONS: ADOPTION AND CONSEQUENCES

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 14-18
Author(s):  
YU. O. RADAEVA ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
State Level ◽  
The State ◽  
Social Investment ◽  
Dual Nature ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Main Effects ◽  
Corporate Social Investment

The article discusses approaches to defining the essence of the concept of "corporate social responsibility". The main effects of corporate social investment for companies, contact audiences and the state level are outlined. The central principles of corporate social responsibility are highlighted, reflecting the dual nature of social investments.

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