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 Corporate social responsibility brand leadership: a multiple case study

2012 ◽  
Vol 46 (7/8) ◽  
pp. 965-993 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam Lindgreen ◽  
Yue Xu ◽  
François Maon ◽  
Jeremy Wilcock
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Brand Leadership ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Corporate Social

scholarly journals CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INNOVATION: A MULTIPLE CASE STUDY WITH BRAZILIAN COMPANIES

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-113
Author(s):  
Natália Rohenkohl Do Canto ◽  
Andréia Cristina Dullius Verschoore ◽  
Patrícia Dias ◽  
Marcia Dutra De Barcellos
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Corporate Social

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.

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.

scholarly journals Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on Sustainable Competitive Advantage: A Case Study of Leading Noodle Companies in Nepal

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 275-283
Author(s):  
Dinesh Raj Pant ◽  
Opas Piansoongnern
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantage ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
Mutual Cooperation ◽  
Corporate Social

The debate in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in achieving Sustainable Competitive Advantage (SCA) was ongoing from the beginning of the twenty first century. The role of stakeholders and CSR in achieving sustainable business has increased in recent years. The purpose of this qualitative study was to achieve deeper understanding about the CSR initiative that may contribute to achieve SCA for the company. A single case study with three unit of analysis was used to achieve a deeper understanding on how CSR in planned, aligned and implemented in the noodle companies in Nepal and how those initiative may contribute to the company in the form of SCA and to community in the form of societal development.The stakeholder theory was used as theoretical framework with semi structured interview as data collection method. For the data collection purpose, two groups of stakeholders were interviewed. The first group was internal stakeholders including managerial level employees and second group consisted of external stakeholders including suppliers, customers, local community members and environmental activist. The findings of the study clearly indicated that, the strategic approach to CSR contributes to company in the form of SCA and helps in fulfilling the expectations of the local communities. The findings indicated that, stakeholder management is a key tool in today’s business environment and strategic CSR initiatives contributes in sustainable business and mutual cooperation between company and stakeholders.Int. J. Soc. Sc. Manage. Vol. 4, Issue-4: 275-283

scholarly journals Critical Success Factors for Corporate Social Responsibility Adoption in the Construction Industry in Malaysia

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (22) ◽  
pp. 6411 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahidy ◽  
Sorooshian ◽  
Abd Hamid
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Potential Factors ◽  
Corporate Social

In the construction industry, corporate social responsibility (CSR) is increasingly valued as a strategic tool for business sustainable development and for addressing ethical issues. However, understanding the concept of CSR in the construction industry, and how to practice it, is limited. This study aims to explore and assess the factors critical to the successful adoption of CSR in the construction industry through the lens of critical success factors (CSFs) theory. Through a literature review, a list of potential factors that may theoretically have a major impact on CSR adoption in the construction industry was compiled as a proxy. Then, the potential factors were refined and validated by employing a Delphi technique. An expert panel of sixteen qualified Malaysian industry practitioners and academia was assembled. Results from three iteration rounds of the Delphi process depicted that successful adoption of CSR in practices depends upon eight CSFs including financial resources, top management support, managerial or internal skills on CSR, national economic growth, employees’ education and training on CSR, participation of key stakeholders in the CSR process, effective CSR communication, and organizational structure. This study contributes to the field by addressing a theme that has been covered less in literature. Knowing the CSFs for CSR adoption in advance could help the construction firms to successfully integrate CSR into business strategies and minimize the risk of failure. Policy-makers could also consider the findings when promoting the CSR agenda or development programs that adhere to the construction industry’s way forward. Although this study is particularly suited for the Malaysian context, nevertheless, the outcomes could shed some light upon the CSR initiative in other countries, since CSR adoption status in the construction industry overall does not significantly differ between countries.

Adding value to Brazilian companies through corporate social responsibility

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 264-281 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduardo Soares Batista ◽  
Alexandro Reis ◽  
Filipe Bortolini ◽  
Marcelo Alves de Souza ◽  
Miriam Borchardt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine how corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives add value to Brazilian companies and how these companies perceive the impact of CSR initiatives on their customers, employees, and society. Design/methodology/approach A multiple case study was conducted on 17 Brazilian companies, from diverse industries, that started their CSR initiatives between 1984 and 2011. Findings It is possible to identify ten companies with CSR initiatives disconnected from business strategy. In such cases, CSR started as an altruistic contribution to the local community. Actions have been limited to the employees and have demanded resources without perceived value for stakeholders. In seven companies, CSR initiatives are linked to the business strategy. In these cases, CSR initiatives add value to the companies promoting companies’ or brands’ reputation. It is observed to provide better working environment through employees’ motivation and their involvement in CSR initiatives. This value is perceived for the customers, employees, and for the society. However, to reinforce this perception, interested stakeholders should be informed about CSR initiatives and their contribution to the society. Originality/value This research attempts to analyze the CSR initiatives of the companies in emerging countries and to understand how CSR could add value to these companies and how this value is perceived. It also aims to understand how these initiatives have been organized and could support the altruistic efforts with effective results to the companies and to the society.

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