scholarly journals Socially responsible business in trade: further development in Ukraine and Russia

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 445-452
Author(s):  
Olena Kornilova ◽  
Oksana Karashchuk
Keyword(s):  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
State Information ◽  
Civic Organizations ◽  
Labor Practices ◽  
Socially Responsible Investments ◽  
The Social ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Single State ◽  
Further Development

A socially responsible business is of considerable interest to a wide range of subjects, since it provides significant benefits to all members of society. Such business solves the social problems of residents with their direct participation, that is, with maximum consideration of their interests and, therefore, it becomes widespread in the contemporary global practices. Therefore, the recommendations regarding further development of social responsibility of businesses in Ukraine and Russia, in particular, in the field of trade, are highly relevant, which has determined the chosen topic.The purpose of this study is to assess the level of social responsibility of business enterprises in Ukraine and Russia and to formulate recommendations for its further development.The research revealed insufficient level of development of social responsibility of business in the field of trade in two countries. The study of the programs of social responsibility in the most active companies in two countries on this issue showed that consumer support programs are the most widespread. However, according to the official research results, the populations of Ukraine and Russia expect more active support from the staff of these companies.The work substantiated the expediency of creating a single state information resource of general use, which should accumulate the most important social projects in each country. It also proved the necessity to increase the participation of civic organizations in the implementation of joint social and trade activities, which requires the creation of the appropriate legal conditions.Ultimately, trading companies are encouraged to increase the volumes of funding for the prioritized areas of socially responsible investments, that is, to intensify the development of social responsibility to support labor practices.

scholarly journals Corporate social responsibility of the Port of Gdynia

2018 ◽  
Vol 57 ◽  
pp. 01017
Author(s):  
Hanna Klimek ◽  
Janusz Dąbrowski
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Competitive Edge ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Social ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Sea Ports ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
And Storage

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a tool used by companies to establish positive relations with their surroundings and gain a competitive edge. This also relates to centres providing services, such as seaports. In the past, these served as loading/off-loading and storage stations as well as ship terminals. At present, they have become versatile complexes administering land and infrastructure as well as playing host to numerous enterprises which offer a wide range of services to carriers and freight forwarders. Not only individual businesses but also entire port service hubs can, or even should, be socially responsible nowadays. The topic of this research is the social responsibility of sea ports. This article will discuss the social responsibility of the Port of Gdynia. The objective is to present socially responsible actions taken by Gdynia Port Authority SA and the largest port operators and to assess the progress made on the implementation of CSR there.

scholarly journals Labor practices - a promising area of social responsibility for pharmacy organizations

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 214-218
Author(s):  
N N Kareva
Keyword(s):  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
The United States ◽  
Russian Science ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Full Characterization ◽  
Labor Practices ◽  
The Social ◽  
Broad Concept

The theoretical bases of the social responsibility of business, the search for perspective directions of its development, as well as the historical aspects of the formation of the social responsibility of entrepreneurs abroad and in Russia are considered. The full characterization of external and internal directions of social responsibility is given, its multi- level character, conceptual definitions are shown. Thus, American scientists in their work on management in the United States define social responsibility as the actions of an organization that are undertaken for the benefit of society voluntarily, and not on demand. In modern Russian science, the social responsibility of business is defined as a broad concept that includes the complex responsibility of a business partner, employer, citizen and participant in social relations; as well as social responsibility implies the entrepreneur’s refusal to carry out activities that could harm society, in other words, the business should follow the principle of do no harm, and help. It is noted that in recent years in the Russian Federation the issues of social responsibility of business are considered in relation not only to large, but also to small business. It has been established that the interests of pharmacy workers today are not only in obtaining decent wages, but also in realizing goals such as job satisfaction, respect for the individual, support for education and career, etc. Long-term directions for the development of social responsibility of pharmacy organizations are formulated. A list of socially responsible labor practices is defined, the main ones being: the provision of comfortable and safe jobs; development of labor potential of employees (competence, skills, training, career growth, etc.); building of confidential relations of the employer with employees (truthful informing about the state of affairs in the organization, avoidance of deception and discrimination of employees), etc. Socially responsible labor practices can become the basis of their own social programs of employers, which will not only avoid the turnover of staff, but also attract the best specialists in the market, ensure the growth of the reputation of the organization and improve its image, which in the long run will be a promising advantage in the competition between pharmacy organizations.

scholarly journals Social responsibility development in the conditions of globalization: financial flows focus

2019 ◽  
Vol 67 ◽  
pp. 06042
Author(s):  
Oksana Portna ◽  
Svitlana Kachula ◽  
Liubov Lysiak
Keyword(s):  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
System Development ◽  
The State ◽  
Business And Society ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Financial Flows ◽  
The Social ◽  
Wide Range

The article deals with social responsibility system development of the state, business, society. It is shown that the characteristic of development and the result of social responsibility of the state, business, society is the high quality of socio-economic development, balancing the interests of all participants in social relations. Modern complex social relations actualize social issues both within individual countries and in the world dimension. The problems of social responsibility of the state, business, and society concern a wide range of economic, social, financial, environmental and political aspects. The article presents generalized standards and conditions for the development of socially responsible state, business, and society, which are mediated by financial flows. A meaningful characteristic of state, business and society social responsibility development is the social relations institutional participants financial flows focus, which should be considered in unity with the global system and relevant world processes during globalization. The problems of financial flows direction in the conditions of financial and economic globalization are considered. In Ukraine, social responsibility of the state, business, society is non-systemic, fragmentary, situational.

scholarly journals Sociological Analysis of the Situation and Prospects of the Development of Socially Responsible Business in Kazakhstan

2021 ◽  
pp. 6-13
Author(s):  
Sholpan Alpeissova
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Sociological Analysis ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Modern Development ◽  
The Social ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Key Aspects ◽  
Corporate Social

The aim of the article is to analyze promising areas of socially respon­sible business development in Kazakhstan. The term «socially responsible business» the author understands a wide range of actions of private capital in the development of specific areas (regions, communities, conglomerates), where the company is located, care for the environment at its place of operation, contribution to the economy as a whole and social capital employee, in particular. The article considers socially responsible business as one of the key markers of sustainable development of regions and the state. Based on a sociological analysis of key aspects of modern development of socially responsible business, the author concludes that strengthening the social responsibility of business, encouraging social activity of entrepreneurs are necessary conditions for sustainable development of society. In addition to the positive trends on the way to the formation of corporate social responsibility, there are many unresolved issues current issues and problems that need to be solved and studied by scientists.

Social Responsibility Practice Diagnosis applied to the Universidad del Valle- Northern Facility. Period 2014-2015

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (62) ◽  
pp. 66-81
Author(s):  
Adriana M. Moreno Moreno ◽  
Eduar Fernando Aguirre González
Keyword(s):  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Strategic Development ◽  
Strategic Issues ◽  
The North ◽  
The Social ◽  
The University ◽  
Social Management

Social Responsibility is a concept that has been approached from different perspectives by theoreticians and institutions. Initially, this was limited exclusively to companies, however, the creation of the Social Capital, Ethics and Development Initiative by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) sought to make educational institutions aware that, like any other organization, they are responsible for the externalities they generate in their environment and their stakeholders. This research approaches the concept of University Social Responsibility (USR) from the scheme proposed by the IDB, which proposes four axes of action for Universities’ CR: Responsible Campus, Professional and Citizen Training, Social Management of Knowledge and Social Participation. The Universidad del Valle has a strategic plan entitled “Universidad del Valle’s Strategic Development Plan” and Regionalization attached thereto. It has also developed its action plan and in the five strategic issues raised herein, its socially responsible approach is clearly identifiable. The North Cauca Facility wherein this study is being developed, even though it does not have a University Social Responsibility Management Model, has attempted to align its practices with its strategic affairs that broadly conform to the four axes proposed by the IDB. This research addresses a relevant and current issue inasmuch as it proposes to develop a diagnosis on the relationship between the four axes of Social Responsibility proposed by the IDB and the practice of Social Responsibility applied at the Universidad del Valle, North Cauca Facility, for the period 2014-2015. In order to answer the research problem, a qualitative, exploratory and descriptive type of study is used, given that the work was based on the documentary information available at the University, while the interviews with the directors of the Institution are used as a tool for oral history. The research method used is the case study, which allows to address a unit of analysis in depth, in this case the USR within the Universidad del Valle, North Cauca Facility.

scholarly journals Corporate Social Responsibility & Market Volatility: Relationship and Trading Opportunities

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Vasiliki A. Basdekidou ◽  
Artemis A. Styliadou
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Performance ◽  
Environmental Aspects ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Community Activities ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Relationship

This article examines the relationship between corporate social responsibility performance (CSR.P) and market trading volatility (MTV) provoking by the release of the non-farm employment payment-reports (NFP) the first Friday each month in the USA. It also discusses the trading opportunities involved in such as volatile environments. Actually, we consider the interaction between the social performance (for environment, employment and community activities) and the financial and trading performance than would be the case for an accumulated functionality in NFP releases. In general, social performance returns are negatively related to trading returns; so, the relatively poor financial and market trading reward (profit), offered by socially responsible ethical ETFs trading the NFP reports, is in accordance to their good social performance regarding employment and environmental aspects. This could be changed if these ethical ETFs incorporate into their arsenal of trading tools a number of CSR.mtv functions (utilities) discussed in this article. Impressively, we find also that considerable bizarre returns are obtained by funds, holding a portfolio of socially least unethical ETFs, involved in short-term or intraday speculations. In this domain, the complex relationship between social, financial and market trading performance, during the NFP “psychological time”, offers great trading opportunities.

Senior Management Preferences and Corporate Social Responsibility

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alison Mackey ◽  
Tyson B. Mackey ◽  
Jay B. Barney
Keyword(s):  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Senior Management ◽  
Senior Manager ◽  
Senior Managers ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Corporate Behavior ◽  
The Social ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Management Preferences ◽  
Practical Implications

The purpose of this article is to examine whether or not having senior managers who are personally committed to socially responsible causes is either necessary or sufficient for firms to implement socially responsible activities. While not denying that having such senior managers may increase the probability that a firm will pursue a socially responsible agenda, this article concludes that senior manager commitment to socially responsible causes is neither necessary nor sufficient for a firm to implement socially responsible activities. This article has important practical implications for those seeking to increase the amount of socially responsible corporate behavior in the economy. In particular, the arguments developed here suggest that efforts that focus exclusively on changing the social responsibility preferences of senior managers in firms may be misguided, and at the least should be augmented by efforts focused on different firm stakeholders.

scholarly journals Changes in Tax Legislation and Social Responsibility of Taxpayers and Legislative Institutions

2018 ◽  
Vol 64 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-57
Author(s):  
Vesna Štager
Keyword(s):  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Tax Compliance ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Tax Legislation ◽  
The Social ◽  
Tax Complexity ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Financial Administration ◽  
Entire Economy

Abstract The article deals with the cost of tax compliance which arises for taxpayers from tax complexity and the constant changes in tax legislation. A socially responsible institution for the fiscal aggression is the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, as its powers and responsibilities creates the tax position of individuals, businesses and the entire economy. The aim of our research is to encourage socially responsible behaviour of legislation institutions in adopting the tax legislation, which will help to improve the social responsibility of taxpayers and increase tax compliance.

Science and responsibility for the well-being of the global community

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Forge
Keyword(s):  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Moral Responsibility ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Implications ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Philosophical Perspective ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Global Responsibility ◽  
Long Run ◽  
The Social

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to address the topic of the social responsibility and the scientist from a philosophical perspective. This is a (relatively) neglected topic, as philosophers have tended to focus on moral responsibility. Nevertheless, it is important, and timely. Design/methodology/approach Analytical, based on the author’s previous work. This is not an empirical study. Findings That it is essential for scientists to adopt a global outlook with respect to their social responsibilities. This is in (stark) contrast to the conclusion that would be reached for moral responsibility. Research limitations/implications In addition to offering some concrete proposals (see below), a general approach to the question is offered that will be useful for further work. Practical implications Were the suggestions for socially responsible science put into practice, then this would entail a re-orientation of some parts of scientific research; for instance, a moratorium on weapons research. Social implications The long-run social implications of not re-orienting science, for instance not to focus even more effort on climate change, will be negative in the extreme. Originality/value The social responsibility of science has always been important, but it is even more important today. By focussing on global responsibility, this paper offers a new approach.

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