scholarly journals The Current Practice of Corporate Social Responsibility in Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Sintayehu Tilaye
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Systematic Observation ◽  
Training Support ◽  
Research Participants ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Hilton Hotel

The responsibility of the organization for the impacts of its decisions and activities on the society and the environment, called Corporate Social Responsibility is evolving investment approach aimed mainly to contribute for sustainable development and welfare of the society. CSR is being integrated with economic and investment policy of different countries and practiced in different modalities. In Ethiopia, literatures indicates that only limited local as well as international or multinational organizations have been practicing CSR in a fragmented ways. Accordingly, this research was aimed to examine the practice of corporate social responsibility in Ethiopia, specifically in Hilton Hotel located at Addis Ababa. Up on the nature and purpose, the research is led by qualitative approach. Key informant and in-depth interviews were used as main data collection techniques. In addition, document review and systematic observation were also used to get supportive data. In-depth interviews were conducted with beneficiaries whereas key informant interviews were employed with managers of organizations. Totally 20 research participants: four employees, four key informant interviewees, and twelve beneficiaries were participated in this study. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the research participants based on the predetermined objectives of the research. The finding of the study shows that Hilton Hotel has several corporate social responsibility programs (CSR) in relation to employees support, community service, environmental protection, and customer handling. Provision of health insurance, freedom of associations for labor, facilitating continues skill based training, support to local NGOs, offering scholarship opportunities, and providing charity and other emergency support are some of the involvements Hilton Hotel has made through its CSR program. This research concluded that though there are several CSR made by the hotel but these have been made without regular budget as well as working procedures.

Under pressure: exploring pressures for corporate social responsibility in mutual funds

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Caddie Putnam Rankin
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Mutual Funds ◽  
Mutual Fund ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Responsible Investment ◽  
Industry Standards ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Depth Interviews

PurposeThis empirical study seeks to understand how mutual fund firms interpret conflicting pressures to conform or differentiate in the context of corporate social responsibility (CSR). Research suggests that organizations engage in practices that conform to industry standards in order to be seen as legitimate members of their industry. Other studies suggest that organizations differentiate themselves in order to compete and outperform their rivals. Pressures for organizational conformity and differentiation are explored in two types of organizations in the mutual fund industry: socially responsible investment (SRI) and non-SRI firms.Design/methodology/approachThe research is based on qualitative in-depth interviews with twenty-six mutual funds.FindingsThe analysis revealed that pressures for conformity and differentiation were salient among mutual fund executives but emphasized differently for the two types of mutual funds.Originality/valueThe study concluded by suggesting SRI firms use both strategies of conformity and differentiation to amplify the message that they adhere to the values of CSR.

scholarly journals ANALISIS PELAKSANAAN CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PADA PERBANKAN SYARIAH DALAM PRESPEKTIF SHARIAH ENTERPRISE THEORY (STUDI KASUS PADA LAPORAN TAHUNAN PT BANK SYARIAH MANDIRI TAHUN 2015 DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA)

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 330-336
Author(s):  
Nurhayani Lubis ◽  
Hardi Hardi ◽  
Aznuriyandi Aznuriyandi
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Annual Report ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Report Data ◽  
Enterprise Theory ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Depth Interviews

Abstract :This research was conducted to describe and analyze the implementation of how much Corporate Social Responsibility is in Mandiri Syariah Banking in Pekanbaru. This study uses descriptive qualitative research method using Bank Syariah Mandiri annual report data in 2015. To analyze the data properly, accurate, reliable and systematic data is needed so that the results obtained can describe objects that are being researched correctly through literature study on Shariah Enterprise Theory and field studies in the form of in depth interviews. The results show that Bank Mandiri Syariah in 2015 has implemented Corporate Social Responsibility well, in terms of the Shariah Enterprise Theory it can be seen that Bank Mandiri Syariah is committed to carrying out its social responsibility well.

scholarly journals STRENGTHENING ABG COOPERATION IN WOMEN EMPOWERMENT THROUGH CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Riany Nurwulan ◽  
Ine Mariane
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Women Empowerment ◽  
Field Observations ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Descriptive Method ◽  
Level Government

This study aims to analyze the implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility CSR) in the perspective of academic, business, and government (government) cooperation by PT. Telkom, Indonesia Tbk in District Kiaracondong Bandung. The research used qualitative descriptive method. The informants were chosen purposively which included representatives of companies, recipient communities, and local government apparatus. Data collection techniques were conducted through a series of in-depth interviews, field observations and documentary studies. The study found that CSR implementation through the empowerment of women in the process involves elements of academia and local government, so that the implementation shows the success and impact on the benefits felt by the community as reflected in the empowerment index .. Based on the results of the study recommended that the company establish cooperation also with the district level government, 

scholarly journals PROGRAM CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PT PERTAMINA REFINERY UNIT VI BALONGAN DALAM MENINGKATKAN KEBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT (Kasus Pada Desa Balongan, Majakerta, Sukaurip dan Karangsong)

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-74
Author(s):  
Ilona V. Oisina Situmeang
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Public Life ◽  
Clean Environment ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Depth Interviews

AbstractThe Government requires that any companyoperating in Indonesia to undertake CSR programsfor the surrounding community, which programsare not only charity but also to empowercommunities, so that the surrounding communitiesbe empowered; and this has been done by PTPertamina Balongan. This study used a qualitativeapproach that is descriptive. Primary datacollection is done by in-depth interviews and groupdiscussions while secondarily conducted throughthe study of literature. The result is that Pertaminaconducting activities in various areas of public life,including in the field leads to more social charityactivities, in economics with a focus on communitydevelopment activities needed by the communityand in the environmental field is directed to acleaner environment and comfortable as it mayimprove the quality of life as well as in the field ofreligion and education. This activity is routinelymaintained by Pertamina by listening to the keyneeds of the community.Keywords: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR),People Empowerment, Charity, Clean Environment AbstrakPemerintah mewajibkan setiap perusahaan yangberoperasi di Indonesia untuk melakukan programCSR bagi masyarakat sekitar, dimana programyang dilakukan tidak hanya sekedar perbuatanamal namun lebih kepada pemberdayaanmasyarakat, sehingga masyarakat sekitar menjadiberdaya. Hal ini sudah dilakukan oleh PT PertaminaBalongan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatankualitatif yang bersifat deskriptif. Pengumpulandata primer dilakukan dengan wawancaramendalam dan diskusi kelompok sedangkan datasekunder dilakukan dengan studi literatur. Hasilyang diperoleh bahwa Pertamina melakukankegiatan di berbagai bidang kehidupanmasyarakat, yaitu bidang sosial lebih mengarahkepada kegiatan amal, di bidang ekonomi fokuspemberdayaan masyarakat dengan berbagaikegiatan yang dibutuhkan oleh masyarakat dandibidang lingkungan mengarah kepada lingkunganyang bersih, nyaman dan dapat meningkatkankualitas hidup serta di bidang agama danpendidikan. Kegiatan ini rutin dilakukan Pertaminadengan mendengarkan kebutuhan-kebutuhanutama dari masyarakat.Kata kunci: CSR, Tanggung Jawab SosialMasyarakat, Pemberdayaan Masyarakat, Amal,Lingkungan Bersih

scholarly journals Corporate social responsibility: opportunities, drivers and barries.

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sasan Ghasemi ◽  
Mehran Nejati
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Business Professionals ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
Key Drivers ◽  
Emerging Themes ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Depth Interviews

The following study employed a qualitative research methodology in order to explore the views of Iranian business professionals about the opportunities, drivers and barriers of corporate social responsibility (CSR). Thirteen Iranian business professionals with 9.2 years of overall working experience participated in in-depth interviews. The study revealed that majority of interviewees consider CSR as a threat for Iranian businesses in the short-term, yet as an opportunity in long-run in case businesses are ready to transform and commit to their responsibilities. The findings also included the emerging themes for the key drivers and barriers of CSR from the interviewees’ perspectives.

Corporate Social Responsibility and Digital Marketing

2019 ◽  
pp. 293-309
Author(s):  
Usha Chauhan ◽  
Ruchi Garg ◽  
Ritu Chhikara
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Corporate Reputation ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Digital Marketing ◽  
Public Image ◽  
Csr Communication ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Depth Interviews

The purpose of this chapter is to make a combination of two concepts CSR and digital marketing and to find out the various challenges faced by practitioners for effective CSR communication. A total of 15 in-depth interviews were conducted in a leading automobile company. The interview transcripts were analyzed through thematic analysis. This chapter proposes different themes derived from the perceptions of the respondents and corporate reputation, public awareness, CSR efforts, profitability, CSR commitment, public image were found as the challenges faced by the practitioners. This chapter will provide insights to the practitioners on how to make effective CSR communication for further corporate reputation enhancement. It could also provide a platform for further debate between automobile controllers and significant stakeholders on how to tactically converse their CSR in the automobile concerns and enhance stakeholder commitment.

Developing Corporate Social Responsibility Projects

2015 ◽  
pp. 1-28
Author(s):  
Jessica Williams ◽  
Lynnaire Sheridan ◽  
Peter McLean
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Empirical Model ◽  
Project Development ◽  
Scoping Study ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Depth Interviews

While Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a prominent topic in the literature, little is known about how companies operationally implement CSR. Accordingly, this chapter presents key insights into how companies design and implement (develop) CSR projects, including the activities involved, their sequence, and the roles of various stakeholders as actors. The insights are based on a qualitative scoping study involving in-depth interviews with CSR practitioners from five major Australian companies. Ten stages of CSR development and 12 actors are identified before presenting an aggregate empirical model of CSR project development.

Pengelolaan Corporate Social Responsibility Beasiswa Bank Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 361-380
Author(s):  
Fauziyah Nur Afifah ◽  
Imron Rosyidi ◽  
Encep Dulwahab
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Scholarship Program ◽  
Data Collection Technique ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Taking Action ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Depth Interviews

ABSTRAK Tujuan penelitian ini menghasilkan data kualitatif dalam studi kasus Pengelolaan Corporate Sosial Responsibility Bank Indonesia melalui Pemberian Beasiswa. Tujuannya untuk mengetahui proses Mendefinisikan Masalah, proses perumusan Perencanaan, Mengambil Tindakan, dan Mengevaluasi dari program beasiswa Bank Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan konsep Four Steps PR Process. Metode yang digunakan yaitu metode studi kasus dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data skripsi ini observasi, wawancara mendalam dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian: 1) Mendefinisikan masalah yaitu menentukan siapa saja yang berhak mendapatkan beasiswa. 2) Merencanakan sasaran dan informasi, pengelolaan GenBI. 3) Menenentukan penerima menerima beasiswa, menentukan peran GenBI dalam keikutsertaanya dalam setiap kegiatan BI, dan struktur kepengurusan organisasi GenBI. 4) Evaluasi program beasiswa BI. Kata Kunci : Pengelolaan, Corporate Sosial Responsibility, Beasiswa. ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to produce qualitative data in a case study of the Management of Corporate Social Responsibility at Bank Indonesia through the Granting of Scholarships. The aim is to find out the process of defining the problem, the process of formulating planning, taking action, and evaluating from the Bank Indonesia scholarship program. This study uses the concept of the Four Steps PR Process. The method used is the case study method with a qualitative approach. This thesis data collection technique is observation, in-depth interviews and documentation. Research results: 1)Defining the problem is to determine who is entitled to a scholarship. 2)Planning goals and information, managing GenBI. 3)Determine the recipient to receive a scholarship, determine the role of GenBI in its participation in every BI activity, and the management structure of the GenBI organization. 4)Evaluation of the BI scholarship program. Keywords : Management, Corporate Social Responsibility, Scholarship

scholarly journals PENERAPAN PRINSIP TANGGUNG GUGAT DALAM PELAKSANAAN TANGGUNG JAWAB SOSIAL PERUSAHAAN DALAM RANGKA IMPLEMENTASI TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE DI INDONESIA

2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Misahardi Milamarta
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Triple Bottom Line ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Legal Research ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Source Data ◽  
Data Validity ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Depth Interviews

The goal of this research is to determine the application of the accountability principle in the implementation of corporate social responsibility within the framework of implementation of triple bottom line in Indonesia. It is a normative legal research using secondary dan primary data. Seconda-ry data obtained through libabry research, while the primary data obtained through in-depth interviews. To ensure the data validity is used the criticism source. Data were analyzed using editing analysis style. The results of this study indicate that the application of an accountability principle is not easy. Standard or criteria that must be applied in case relating to the application of an accountability principle should clearly and objectively. Keywords :  an accountability principle, corporate social responsibility, triple bottom line. 

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