Corporate Social Responsibility and the Local Community Effect

2021 ◽  
pp. 167-184
Author(s):  
Isabel Diez-Vial ◽  
Jose Antonio Belso-Martínez ◽  
MªJosé López-Sanchez
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Internal Dynamics ◽  
Community Effect ◽  
Marketing Innovation ◽  
Cluster Shape ◽  
Multilevel Perspective ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Innovative Capacity

The objective of the chapter is to take a multilevel perspective to better understand how CSR practices are developed inside a cluster. The authors aim to describe how CSR practices are developed comparing both firm's characteristics (e.g., innovative capacity, marketing innovation, international activities) and local interactions inside the cluster. In particular, they evaluate how internal dynamics of the cluster, defined by the networks of relationships that are developed with supporting organizations, along with leading firms in the cluster, shape a new institutional framework that locally legitimates CSR practices.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) & Education for Sustainable Development

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 112
Author(s):  
R.S.S. Nehru
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Knowledge Generation ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Sustainable Solutions ◽  
Strategic Csr ◽  
Corporate Social

Corporate Social Responsibility is the continuing commitment by business to behave ethically and contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and their families as well as of the local community and society at large” According to World Business Council for Sustainable Development, In globalization era education plays a crucial role in building the society and Nation. India is the highest country in a number of universities which constitute more than seven hundred universities, including private, public and semi sectors. Despite India have more institutions and strategies for education still Indian education is not competitive and performing infancy stage as compared to world class level. Education has pivotal role in nation building and molding superb wings of human recourse. In globalized economy and the privatization the education have been transformed into rural or root level of sustainable development in all sorts of human life. Adopting a businesslike approach which emphasizes a strategic CSR is important to survival in this increasingly competitive arena. It does not appear as a surprise to see universities and colleges discover the opportunity to move the focus beyond the classrooms into their own institutional operations. Universities, colleges and schools are the centers of knowledge generation and sharing perform a very important role in addressing the Triple Bottom Line of the world’ socioeconomic and environmental issues by promoting sustainable solutions. This paper discusses the good CSR practices and some suggestions that can boost up the CSR management and make invites on education sector.

scholarly journals Does CSR Activity Amount to Socially Responsible Management?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. John Foster
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Responsible Management ◽  
Exploratory Investigation ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Corporate Social

AbstractIn essence firms or companies are usually thought to exist to make products for or provide services of some sort to third parties, other companies or individuals. The philosophical question which naturally arises then is ‘to the benefit of whom should a firm’s activities be aimed?’ Possible answers include the owners of the firm, the firm’s employees or wider society, the firm’s local community or their host nation. It is because of firms’ location within a wider society that the issue of corporate social responsibility arises. The issue is do they contribute in a positive way to the fabric of society. In this paper we conduct an exploratory investigation whose research questions, broadly, are whether there is public evidence of corporate social responsibility activity by firms listed in the UK and to what extent, if any, such activities may amount to genuinely socially responsible management by the firms. We examined the most up to date annual reports of a split sample of 36 firms listed in the FTSE 350. The short answers to the two research questions above are: to some degree and no by some margin, based on data from the sample firms.

scholarly journals CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PRACTICES IN SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED TOURISM ENTERPRISES: THE CASE OF SLOVENIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 ◽  
pp. 67-87
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Environmental Policies ◽  
Transitional Economy ◽  
Community Environment ◽  
Workplace Policies ◽  
Tourism Enterprises ◽  
Corporate Social

The objective of this study is to analyse the adoption of different corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices in small and medium-sized (SME) tourism enterprises in a small transitional economy. Based on literature review, motives for responsible business behaviour and several industry-specific CSR practices, that belong to four CSR dimensions were identified – local community, environment, marketplace policy, and human resources. The study was conducted by direct interviews with managers’ of tourism SMEs. Results reveal that the most significant CSR dimension is the Environmental dimension. The identified CSR practices are implemented through different operational mechanisms and according to the factor analysis, they embrace all four CSR dimensions (respectively): Environmental policies, Company values – workplace policies, Company values – marketplace policies, and Community policies.

scholarly journals PENGARUH BIAYA CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TERHADAP LABA BERSIH PERUSAHAAN PADA PT. UNITED TRACTOR, Tbk

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Wajongkere ◽  
Lintje Kalangi ◽  
Robert Lambey
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Business Community ◽  
Net Income ◽  
Net Profit ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Corporate Social

Corporate Social Responsibility is a continuing commitment by the business community to act ethically and contribute to the economic development of the local community and the wider community, along with the improvement of the living standards of workers and their families (Wibisono 2007). The purpose of this study is to determine the influence of CSR costs on the company’s of net profit on PT. United Tractor, Tbk. This research uses simple linear regression analysis method. The type of data used is quantitative data obtained from secondary data. The results showed that there is no influence between the two variables (corporate social responsibility cost to net income of the company). Based on t-test, t-table> t-count (3,182> -2,074) and significant 0,130 where this value> 0,05 meaning there is no influence between independent variable to dependent variable.Keywords: Cost of Corporate Social Responsibility, Net income

scholarly journals Maintaining Mutual Benefits between Investor and Local Community: Mechanisms to Reopen Lega Dambi Gold Mining, Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-81
Author(s):  
Abdisa Olkeba Jima
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Gold Mining ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Mining Operations ◽  
Mining Company ◽  
Social License ◽  
Corporate Social

Mining, specifically, large-scale gold mining has become one of the primary economic activities that play a pivotal role in the socio-economic development of one country. But there is no consensus among scholars whether gold mining companies maintain mutual benefits with local communities. The main objective of this research is to scrutinize the mechanism to be employed in reopening Lega Dambi large-scale gold mining by maintaining mutual benefits between the company and the local community. The researcher employed a qualitative method and a case study research design. Focus group discussions and semi-structured interviews were used to collect data from the local community, elders, religious leaders, Abbaa Gadaas, Guji Zone, and Odo Shakiso Woreda investment office, land management office, social and labor affair, mineral, and energy office administrators, and Odo Shakiso Woreda health station and Adola hospital. Secondary sources and regulatory frameworks such as FDRE Constitution and Mining Operations Proclamation No. 678/2010 were used to triangulate with primary data. The finding shows that Lega Dambi's large-scale gold mining company failed to maintain mutual benefits between itself and the local community. Basic tenets such as national and regional corporate social responsibility, community development agreement, impact and benefit agreements, social and labor plan, and social license were not implemented properly to balance the mutual benefit between the company and the local community. The researcher concluded that Lega Dambi large-scale gold mining company disregarded the role of the local community during commencement time albeit it had a strong relationship with the central government. Consequently, the company was terminated because of a bad relationship it had with the local community. It is recommended that national and regional corporate social responsibility that shows the company’s specific joint administration of the central and Oromia region governments should be designed and implemented fully. It is also recommended that discussions should be held with local communities and arrived at a consensus concerning the reopening of the company.

scholarly journals The Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives on Rural Community Development: The Case of TITAN – Sharrcem in Kosovo

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haziz Vila ◽  
Nikolaos Sklavounos ◽  
Evangelos Vergos ◽  
Konstantinos Rotsios ◽  
Hysen Shabanaj
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Start Ups ◽  
The Impact

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become an integral part of firms’ strategies in their effort to increase their positive impact on society. This study investigates the impact of a CSR initiative, known as “The LAB Project”, implemented by the TITAN– Sharrcem Company, on the rural community of Hani I Elezit in Kosovo. The LAB project aims to support the establishment and operation of agricultural and food-related start-ups and, most importantly, to ensure their sustainability. The sample of the study consists of 174 area residents. This research examines local residents’ perceptions about a) the TITAN-Sharrcem operations in the area, b) the LAB project’s main contribution to the local community,  c) the project’s overall performance, d)  the profitability of the start-ups created by the project, and e)  the project’s effect on the community’s quality of life. Overall, the results reveal that the project has set the foundation for the community’s sustainable development. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first research on the effect of such initiatives in the region. Keywords: Corporate Social Responsibility, Rural Entrepreneurship, Community Development

scholarly journals Leading by Example: Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives by Dabur India Limited in North India

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-53
Author(s):  
Amritjot Kaur Sekhon ◽  
Lalit Mohan Kathuria
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
North India ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Community Partnership ◽  
Manufacturing Plant ◽  
Corporate Social

The purpose of this study is to explore the corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives undertaken by Dabur India Limited, the biggest Ayurvedic company in the world, at areas close to its manufacturing plant. It also explores the perception of Dabur’s stakeholders with respect to its social responsibility behaviour. For the purpose of this study, both primary as well as secondary data have been used. The primary data have been collected by conducting unstructured interviews and a field visit within the premises of the company’s manufacturing plant in Baddi district as well as in the surrounding villages. The secondary data have been collected from annual reports of the company and the company website. On investigating, it was be observed that Dabur, through years of social involvement and local community partnership projects, has established a special bond of trust with all its stakeholders. Also, as the expenditure made by Dabur on its CSR activities has always exceeded the stipulated amount as per government recommendations, this evidently supports its dedication towards its vision statement, on creating value for society. As after a revision in CSR policies there have not been many research studies examining the CSR practices by companies in India, this study, therefore, addresses this knowledge gap and provides new insights on the compliance by Dabur with regard to new CSR guidelines by the Companies Act, 2013.

scholarly journals Effect of Corporate Social Responsibility on Community Resilience: Empirical Evidence in the Nickel Mining Industry in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1395
Author(s):  
Iskandar Zainuddin Rela ◽  
Abd Hair Awang ◽  
Zaimah Ramli ◽  
Yani Taufik ◽  
Sarmila Md Sum ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Community Resilience ◽  
Community Action ◽  
Environmental Conservation ◽  
Nickel Mining ◽  
Corporate Social

Mining is an important industry in Indonesia. A nickel mining company has operated for almost 45 years. It has managed corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes in the neighbouring local community. In addition to the environmental conservation and mitigation, as well as socioeconomic enhancement, the CSR is expected to nurture resilience in the local communities. This study’s goal is to examine the effect of CSR on community resilience (COM-R) in the surrounding community. To analyse the effect of CSR practise on COM-R, Partial Least Squares -Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM) is used. Results show that CSR has a positive effect on and a significant relationship with COM-R. Results also indicate that CSR’s contribution to COM-R enhances community collective efficacy, community action, and adaptation. Thus, the verified CSR and COM-R model benefits other researchers, companies, and governments to be further explored.

scholarly journals Community Development in Kemijen Village, East Semarang: A Corporate Social Responsibility in Practice

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-88
Author(s):  
Hartuti Purnaweni ◽  
Irzaldi Yazid ◽  
Mutia Nur Arifah ◽  
Anis Qomariah
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Health Economy ◽  
Csr Strategy ◽  
Corporate Social

Companies, either state-owned and private which operates in the field and/or related to natural resources must implement Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), such as by PT Indonesia Power (PT. IP) UBP-Tambaklorok which is located nearby Tanjung Mas Harbor, Tambaklorok Village, North Semarang District. Semarang City. The CSR implementation should benefit for both sides, the company for its image and the local community for the implemented programs. Therefore it is important to analyse perception of the local community as well as their opinions about the company's CSR activities in their village, in this case is the people of Kemijen village which is located adjacent to the PT. IP’s area. This research is descriptive qualitative, done in 2019, describing the phenomenon of CSR implementation by PT. IP, and the perception of the local community of Kemijen village towards the CSR activities implemented by PT. IP. The informants were taken using purposive sampling technique, covering both formal and informal leaders, the local people, as well as community development officer of PT. IP. Primary data was gathered using in-depth interview technique and observation. Secondary data consist of documents. Primary and secondary data was then coded and analysed interactively. PT. IP has formulated and implemented the Company’s strategies into CSR Roadmap 2015-2019, which is the grand strategy and a milestone of CSR implementation to integrate CSR strategy into the Company’s strategy, in the sectors of education, health, economy, and infrastructure. According to the perception of the Kemijen villagers, there have been both benefit and insufficiency of the PT. IP’s CSR implementation. They expect more programs to be implemented, in order to allowing them more opportunities for poverty alleviation.

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