Study on Environment Protection and Construction of Corporate Social Responsibility Index System

2014 ◽  
Vol 908 ◽  
pp. 453-456
Author(s):  
Yue Wu ◽  
Zi Xiong Dong

In recent years, most area PM2.5 of our country is high, water pollution incidents occur frequently, as the main body of the market economy, enterprises about environment protection and economic symbiosis development can not shirk its responsibility. In the qualitative and quantitative analysis, the combination of theory and practice, systematic, scientific, operational principle, constructing the index system of corporate social responsibility has important practical significance for environment protection.

Author(s):  
Jennifer H. Gao

Previous research suggested that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is positively related to organization's attractiveness to potential employees. This chapter tries to explore the effectiveness of CSR dimensions on employee engagement and the mediating factors that lay between the two constructs. It is proposed that CSR has a direct impact on employee engagement, and that perceived organizational support (POS) and Chinese values mediate this relationship, so CSR may also contribute indirectly to employee engagement. Data were collected from 314 employees in the tourism sector in Macao. Results support the hypotheses, as the relationship between CSR and employee engagement is fully mediated by POS and Chinese Values. Implications to theory and practice, with limitations and future research are presented.


2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 2586 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anjum Amin-Chaudhry ◽  
Alan Pomering ◽  
Lester W. Johnson

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is based on attending to concerns beyond a corporation’s shareholders. This concern embraces the concepts of sharing and caring for others. Logically then, the literature on sharing might inform theory and practice around CSR initiatives. To date, however, theory around the theme of sharing is absent from extant CSR literature, and, presumably, it is omitted as a perspective on CSR practice. This paper addresses this gap by empirically investigating consumers’ responses to different types of sharing involved in a range of CSR initiatives. We test the sharing theory to provide generalizable conclusions. Data was collected via an online panel of Australian consumers. Findings reveal two distinct types of sharing across different CSR initiatives: Sharing-in and sharing-out. Sharing-in CSR initiatives are those perceived as being adopted for the benefit of the firm’s direct stakeholders and aimed at providing a direct, reciprocal benefit to the firm. Conversely, sharing-out initiatives are perceived as providing wider and unconditional support to all, irrespective of their proximity to the firm. This research makes an original contribution to the CSR literature by embedding the notion of sharing within the management of CSR initiatives. The sharing perspective adds to knowledge and may assist managers when developing CSR initiatives, and how those initiatives might be perceived by a firm’s relevant stakeholders.


Author(s):  
Wayne Visser

This article maps out the crucial role and responsibilities for business in fighting poverty and acting responsibly in developing countries. It begins by proposing different ways to categorize the literature on corporate social responsibility (CSR) in developing countries. It then reviews the research which has been conducted at a global and regional level, before considering the main CSR drivers in developing countries. Finally, it proposes a model of CSR in developing countries, before concluding with a summary and recommendations for future research. What is clear from this article is that CSR in developing countries is a rich and fascinating area of enquiry, which is becoming ever more important in CSR theory and practice. And since it is profoundly under-researched, this enquiry also represents a tremendous opportunity for improving the knowledge and understanding about CSR.


2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 742-761
Author(s):  
Lukman Raimi ◽  
AbdulGaniyu Omobolaji Adelopo ◽  
Hassan Yusuf

Purpose This study aims to empirically investigate the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable management of wastes and effluents (SMWE) in Lagos Megacity. Design/methodology/approach The paper adopts a quantitative research method, specifically the use of a Web-survey technique for eliciting responses from a cross-section of companies affiliated to the Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). From a target population of 2,300 companies, a sample of 92 companies was drawn using the sample determination formula of Parten (1950). The 92 sampled companies were randomly administered Web-based questionnaires through their official emails. Finally, the 56 responses received from the participating companies (corresponding to 61 per cent response rate) were analysed electronically and the results presented using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings The results show strong positive relationships between CSR and advocacy on waste and effluents (0.7), environmental impact response (0.7), environmental sustainability policy (0.6) and preventive negative impact (0.6) with P < 0.05. However, weak positive relationships exist between CSR and monitoring mechanisms (0.3) and adequacy of infrastructure for wastes and pollutants management (0.4). Overall, there is a significant positive relationship between CSR and sustainable management of solid wastes and effluents in the sampled companies in Lagos. Research limitations/implications The research is limited to Lagos Megacity because it is the industrial and commercial hub of Nigeria. Besides, there are several industrial associations in Lagos, but the selected association was the LCCI with 56 sampled companies. Practical implications The research supports and validates the theory of planned behaviour (TPB), which explicates that performance behaviour of organisations is influenced by the behavioural intention and behavioural control. However, behavioural intention of organisations may be carried out, abandoned or revised based on ever changing circumstances or contexts. Originality/value The study bridges the gap between theory and practice of environmental CSR by enriching the understanding of academics and practitioners on CSR and environmental sustainability relationships in Lagos Megacity.


Author(s):  
Lukman Raimi ◽  
Ashok Patel ◽  
Ismail Adelopo

Purpose – Poverty is a plague which has continental manifestation, but its impact is heavily felt in several Muslim majority nations (MMNs), where unemployment, illiteracy, chronic diseases, food shortage, sectarian wars and wave of militancy are surging at alarming rates. The purpose of this paper is to develop a faith-based model (FBM) to complement the conventional poverty reduction models. Experiences have shown that FBMs find more acceptability among Muslim nations because they have theoretical and theological underpinnings from the Qur’an and Hadith, as opposed to conventional models that are often viewed with suspicion, sequel to Islamic revivalism. Design/methodology/approach – This research adopts a qualitative research method relying on secondary data/information sourced from CIA Factbook, previous scholarly works, working papers, case studies and relevant internet resources. In line with methodological approach of qualitative research, the secondary data/information were subjected to content and thematic analyses (CTA) from which facts, figures and presumptions were derived to support the FBM. Findings – The paper justified the plausibility of integrating corporate social responsibility (CSR), Waqf system (WS) and Zakat system (TZS) as FBM for poverty reduction, enterprise development and economic empowerment in MMNs. Research limitations/implications – The gap left behind by the paper is for future researchers to carry out an empirical investigation on the viability or otherwise of the FBM. This could include the governance structure, operational modalities and regulatory frameworks that would enhance the functioning of the FBM. Practical implications – FBM framework is practically a corporate social investment (CSI), which would be heavily funded by Zakat payers, CSR donations and Waqf. The funds would be deployed to poverty reduction in a number of ways ranging from training, micro-credit support for SMEs, apprenticeships, setting up technology business incubation centres, cluster development, infrastructural development in industrial parks, as well as providing welfare support services to the poor, marginalised communities and other economically disadvantaged groups. Originality/value – The theoretical research is a contribution to theory and practice of CSR in the field of management and Islamic economics. It has developed a FBM for adoption by MMNs who are hesitant in adopting western model for fear of compromising their ethical values.


2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 90-96
Author(s):  
Mubarak Hussain Haider ◽  
Malik Muhammad Irfan ◽  
Aijaz Mustafa Hashmi

Corporate social responsibility is now the legitimate concern for the future survival of the organizations. The companies that are aligned with corporate social responsibility in stake holders perspective will be competitively ahead of their competitors. All past researches focus have been on the companies perspective, what they do and how they do? First time this research was from the perspective of the people of Pakistan, what they think and expect from the companies. The data was collected from all provinces of Pakistan, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtun  Khawa(KPK), Sind, Baluchistan, federal city (Islamabad), Azad Jamu Kashmir (AJK), including 24 cities of provinces. Total 5000 questionnaire were sent through mail and email to the people of all communities and departments such as Universities, colleges, schools, hospitals, parks, villages, factories, departmental stores, food streets etc. Telephone calls and self administered approach were also used to collect data and total 3275 (66%) questionnaires were received and 167 were rejected due to non conformity to research. The data was analyzed from qualified 3108 (62%) questionnaires. The data of questionnaire on 16 codes of CSR depicts that the people of Pakistan rated education number one, employment number 2, healthcare number 3 and environment protection on number four the main issues. The companies that follow the hierarchy selected by the people of Pakistan, education, employment, healthcare and environment protection will be more successful than the companies which do not follow the hierarchy. The new business entrepreneurs can take the advantage right from the start of the business by investing in education, creating more employment opportunities, investing in health care related issues and protecting the environment from pollution. The research has set a prerequisite for the new entrepreneur while considering CSR priorities in Pakistan.


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linh Truong

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become a hot issue recently in both business academic theory and practice. A number of academic studies have investigated its effects on a company’s financial performance. Many found that CSR has a positive influence on stakeholders’ perception of the company’s business practices leading to their favourable reactions. This present study focuses on job seekers’ perceived CSR and how they respond to job offers. Moreover, personal values (including Self-transcendence, Self-enhancement, Conservation and Openness to change) which are considered to be driving factors in an individual’s ethical decision making are also taken into consideration as moderators of the relationship between applicants’ perceived CSR and their job pursuit intention. Most of the previous researches have been conducted in developed countries. In order to have more knowledge about CSR concept in developing countries, the present study is carried out in Vietnam context. The finding confirms the positive impact of Vietnamese job seekers’ CSR perception on their job choice decision. However, little evidence was found to support the moderating effects of personal values.


2019 ◽  
Vol 65 (4) ◽  
pp. 810-829
Author(s):  
Jyoti Rattan

Environment protection has become an area of grave significance in the present century, due to new developments, for saving the planet from the evils of pollution, climate change and so on. However, a new kind of pollutant, called ‘e-waste,’ has emerged due to the Internet revolution, otherwise a boon for development, but which is fast becoming one of the biggest threats to environment in the knowledge society of 21st century. It is significant to note that even the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has admitted that the amount of e-waste generated per year grows rapidly. E-waste is dangerous and poses a threat to human health and environment. What is more shocking is its transportation from developed to developing countries, which is being done on a large scale and such e-waste there is being handled and disposed of unscientifically creating environmental damage. It is noteworthy that protection of the environment and e-waste management is fast becoming a major Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). In promoting CSR as well as other responsibilities such as in the health or education sectors or poverty reduction, roughly 80 non-governmental organ sations (NGOs) (international or national) in collaboration with other actors have made sincere efforts raising awareness through campaigns by lobbying and so on. However, only a few of them are engaged in e-waste management related activates. This article is an attempt to study the role of Environmental NGOs (ENGOs) in promoting CSR, especially with regard to environment protection and e-waste management.


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