A Comparative Study on Corporate Social Responsibility Focusing on the Shipping Industry in the Four Asian Countries

<p>Corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the context of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) has become an important and substantial area of study for quite a few years. In this literature, while so much research has shed light on what makes SMEs integrate CSR into their business strategy, the existing results regarding their economic, social, and environmental motives are contradictory. In this article, we aim at making a contribution by conducting an integrative study. More specifically, we compare the roles of economic, social, and environmental motives in driving SMEs to make CSR become an integral part of their strategic planning and routine operational performance. Our sample includes 155 French SMEs.</p>

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Donation-based crowdfunding as corporate social responsibility activities and financing

Journal of General Management ◽

10.1177/0306307017748125 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 43 (2) ◽

pp. 79-88 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Arief Rijanto

Keyword(s):

Corporate Social Responsibility ◽

Social Responsibility ◽

Synergistic Effects ◽

Project Financing ◽

Asian Countries ◽

The One ◽

In The Beginning ◽

Corporate Social ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship

Both corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities and donation-based crowdfunding have potential synergistic effects to generate funds, but fundraisers face competition and challenges to achieve their donation target. For instance, on the one hand, CSR initiatives may create the opportunity to generate funds through crowdfunding. On the other hand, crowdfunding can be used to micro fund many social activities in line with a company’s CSR goals. This study explores the relationship among successful donation fundraisers in crowdfunding activities that have the potential to become CSR activities. Specifically, the study examines the relationship of the value and size of funds raised in the beginning (first day) of fundraising effort with its target funds by the fundraiser and type of activities. Data from crowdfunding activities in Southeast Asian countries are used to examine the funds raised through donations by comparing trends, cultures, and characteristics of fundraisers using donation-based crowdfunding. The results of the study show that the value of funds raised in the beginning (first day) has a significant positive correlation with small targeted funds. Art, culture, and product-based activities of crowdfunding show the potential to have synergistic effects with CSR activities, and they tend to be correlated with successful project financing in Southeast Asia.

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Elusive corporate social responsibility (CSR) in global shipping

Journal of Global Responsibility ◽

10.1108/jgr-08-2014-0028 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 80-98 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Helen Sampson ◽

Neil Ellis

Keyword(s):

Corporate Social Responsibility ◽

Public Relations ◽

Social Responsibility ◽

Living Conditions ◽

The Body ◽

Shipping Industry ◽

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Body Of Knowledge ◽

Normative Basis ◽

Corporate Social

Purpose – This paper aims to, using the example of the highly globalised shipping industry, shed light upon the practice of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and the extent to which it might be relied upon to fill international regulatory gaps. Design/methodology/approach – The paper draws upon findings from a questionnaire study of shipboard accommodation. Findings – The paper finds that seafarers’ welfare remains under-considered by many companies. It suggests that the consolidation of regulation pertaining to seafarer living conditions under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) has been timely. However, a priority for the international community should be to develop the relatively low standards currently required by existing regulation to provide for better standards of seafarer welfare across the global fleet. Research limitations/implications – This evidence from the shipping industry challenges arguments for the normative basis for CSR and lends weight to those suggesting that the apparent exercise of CSR by multinational companies should broadly be understood as an exercise in public relations. Social implications – The research points to the need for the MLC to be amended to raise the mandatory standards of shipboard accommodation in the merchant shipping industry. Originality/value – The paper contributes unique data on seafarers’ living conditions and augments the body of knowledge concerning the exercise of CSR in global sectors.

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