scholarly journals Cross-sectoral cooperation in the region on the principles of social responsibility

2020 ◽  
pp. 10-15
Author(s):  
Inna KHOVRAK

Introduction. In the context of dynamic and systemic changes, there is a need to find new and / or optimize existing forms of partnership and cooperation between governmental authorities, representatives of the business environment, civil society institutions and individuals. At the same time, experience of foreign countries shows that the social responsibility of the participants of regional development significantly improves the effectiveness of interaction. The purpose of the paper is to justify the specifics of cross-sectoral cooperation in the region on the basis of social responsibility, as well as to identify its effective tools. Results. The author proved the influence of social responsibility of the participants of cross-sectoral cooperation on sustainable regional development, compiled the regulatory framework of countries of Europe and Central Asia in the field of PPP, revealed the specifics of cross-sector partnership in the regions of Ukraine. The study is based on official data from the Ministry for Development of Economy, Trade and Agriculture of Ukraine and international organizations active in the field of PPP. Conclusion. The impetus for establishing cross-sectoral cooperation in the region is the social responsibility of all participants in the dialogue, and one of the effective tools is the PPP. The implementation of PPP projects enables the creation of inclusive, secure, adaptive territories, taking into account the needs of future development and creating equal opportunities for all. However, the analysis shows that there is no systematic and comprehensive approach to the proper use of PPP potential in Ukraine. Therefore, the author substantiated the need to strengthen cross-sectoral cooperation in the region on the basis of social responsibility and taking into account the potential of PPP.

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (6) ◽  
pp. 638-637
Author(s):  
O. V. Taseiko ◽  
V. V. Moskvichev ◽  
D. A. Chernykh

This research is devoted to identification and assessment of basic indicators for regional water use as one of components of social-natural-technogenic system. Basic indicators are estimated on the example of Siberian industrial agglomerations such as Krasnoyarsk and the Kemerovo regions. These regions are considered as pilot for development of the social-natural-technogenic systems concept. Identification of basic indicators is a first stage in the problem of sustainable regional development risks assessment.


2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 24-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tetiana Galetska ◽  
Topishko Natalya ◽  
Ivan Topishko

Current circumstances are shaping new conditions for the interaction of entities of society. The COVID- 19 coronavirus pandemic tests the partner relationship between government, business and civil society in the system of their social responsibility for the efficiency and morality. The purpose of the study is to reveal the theoretical foundations of the concept of “social responsibility of the state, business, citizen” as a determining factor of formation, self-organization, self-control, modernization of civil society and analysis of the practice of organizing the social responsibility system of economic entities in the EU and in Ukraine. The subject of the research is social responsibility as a fundamental value of society and social institute of regulation of relations in society for ensuring stability of living conditions. The methodology of the research is based on the set of methods of scientific analysis. In particular, dialectical (when characterizing the categorical apparatus of the subject of study); systemic (when analyzing the relationship of socio-economic processes); statistical method of comparisons and groupings; economic analysis (when processing statistics); historical (in the study of the evolution of corporate social responsibility (CSR) theory and practice); empirical (in the analysis of the practice of forming partnerships between business structures, the state and civil society in the European Union and Ukraine). Conclusions of the study. The concept of “social responsibility” is a fundamental value of society, and the system of social responsibility of its entities is a social good. It can be considered as a social institute of socio-economic relations regulation in order to ensure the stability of society and the development of living conditions. The systematization of scientific approaches to defining the social responsibility of economic entities as a social good made it possible to justify it from the standpoint of a public policy object, a system of ethical values of society, voluntary obligations of business and a way of managing a business entity. Features of the current socio-economic situation require strengthening of their socially responsible behavior, introduction and observance of new forms of interaction between business and society on the principles of systematic and longterm. The innovative model of the economy is raising new demands for socially responsible behavior of public relations entities. Models of its realization have their own peculiarities in every EU country. They are all stimulated by state institutional mechanisms (privileges in taxation, subsidies, control over compliance with social and environmental standards); international standards of doing business; control by the public (social reporting to stakeholders). Such institutional levers stimulate the integration of socially responsible behavior into the development strategy of the business structures. The European experience of forming and provision of social positioning of entrepreneurial activity is being studied in Ukraine and is gradually being implemented. The level of transparency of leading companies activities is increasing, especially those, the activities of which are focused on international markets (agribusinesses, energy and metallurgy companies). The lower level of transparency of such information is inherent for mining companies. Transnational companies operating in Ukraine have a higher level of CSR disclosure than domestic organizations. On their websites, twice as often as on websites of the Ukrainian companies, issues on human rights, CSR programs, policies and goals are covered. As the example of the high level of compliance with the CSR principles may serve the activities of the French-Ukrainian company “Verallia-Ukraine” PJSC ”Consumers-Sklo-Zorya” (Rivne region, Ukraine). Many Ukrainian business entities have not yet integrated CSR into their company management strategy. Further promotion of the CSR concept, activation of institutional, economic and social mechanisms for its implementation, evaluation of the effectiveness of its implementation are needed.


Educatia 21 ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 42-47
Author(s):  
Lavinia-Maria Nițulescu ◽  
Elena-Alina Hosu

The present article tackles the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the educational field, from the perspective of the projects achieved in collaboration with the educational institutions and companies and projects focused on the improvement and updating the background of the school units. The necessity to implement projects in the field of education by private companies and public firms is justified by the existence of certain financial deficits in the educational system. The study of documents and of national and international specialised materials in the CSR field reveals the requirement to consult schools in establishing the action directions but also the involvement of the business environment in the adaptation of the educational programs to the needs of the labour market. By means of an inquiry-based questionnaire, applied online to a number of 50 representatives having different levels and profiles within educational institutions in the Western area, both from the rural and the urban environment, we have gathered examples of good practice in assuming the implementation of the social responsibility projects in the field of education, in the Western area of Romania.


Author(s):  
Anna Romanovska ◽  
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Viktoriia Velychko ◽  

The article deals with the origins and formation processes of social responsibility in business. The social concepts of businesses and households cooperation are analyzed. The author clarifies the nature and peculiarities of the application of the concepts of economic responsibility, basic business strategy, duties and stakeholders in foreign countries. The analysis of foreign experience of development of social enterprises is given. Perspective directions of development of socially oriented enterprises are considered. The specific features of these concepts application in foreign companies with regard to the conditions of development in Ukraine are studied. Implementation directions of certain provisions of the following concepts in the domestic realities are offered. Essence and directions of introduction of socially responsible business are analysed in the article, the analysis of advantages and defects is conducted from socially responsible behavior of companies as for them so for the state and society.


2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (24) ◽  
pp. 10272
Author(s):  
Paweł Kłobukowski ◽  
Jacek Pasieczny

The development of Industry 4.0 has a significant impact not only on production processes but also on the functioning and future of regions. It is crucial to understand the phenomena taking place in the social and economic space both from the cognitive and practical point of view. The article is based on research which investigates the prospect of communes in the context of Industry 4.0 development. The aim of the article is to show possible consequences of the development of Industry 4.0 from the local perspective. The basic assumption is a positive impact of entrepreneurship on ensuring sustainable regional development. The model adopted is built on a resource-based view and includes both invariable, external and independent resources such as location, as well as those which are variable in the longer term, such as human and social capital. To verify most of the hypotheses, a linear regression model has been created. The results of the research show that there is a strong correlation between human capital, social capital, proximity of an agglomeration and tourist attractiveness of a region, and regional development operationalised by the number of enterprises. The article presents possible directions of changes in the profiles of local units, as well as the conditions which have to be met in order to enable such a transformation.


2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 39-60
Author(s):  
CAROLINE KRÜGER ◽  
MARINA KOLLAND DANTAS ◽  
JOSÉ MARCELO DE CASTRO ◽  
CLÁUDIA SOUZA PASSADOR ◽  
ADRIANA CRISTINA FERREIRA CALDANA

Abstract The National Border Strip (BS) geographically comprises the region of the Brazilian territorial boundary and, historically, is recognized by isolation, socio-economic and environmental vulnerabilities. In order to overcome these difficulties and promote sustainable regional development, a set of public policies was implemented, with emphasis on restructuring the Border Area Development Plan (PDFF) in 2005. In face of the investments made and the scarcity of information about this territory, this paper identified the main policies implemented in the BS based on literature review and documentary research. Also, thematic maps showed the effects of these policies on the changeovers of education, health, employment and income indicators, all calculated for the years 2005 and 2011. The results show that the policies emphasized development in the social and economic spheres, with less emphasis on the environmental context. Improvements in living conditions were identified in most municipalities, especially in education and health.


2013 ◽  
Vol 64 ◽  
pp. 7-18
Author(s):  
Renata Matkevičienė

Nuo šio šimtmečio pradžios socialinės atsakomybės tema yra viena jautriausių tiek komunikacijos, tiek verslo srityse: įmonių vadovai, politikai, ekonomistai, mokslininkai svarsto socialinės atsakomybės veiklos apibrėžtis, teikiamą naudą verslui ar visuomenei. Diskusijose galima pastebėti kelis socialinės atsakomybės veiklos svarstymo aspektus: mados (atsakomybė visuomet buvo viena iš verslo siekiamybių ir veiklos pagrindų, todėl jos išryškinimas gali būti siejamas su tam tikra mada), būtinybės (kuri gali kilti dėl kitų verslo organizacijų aktyvios socialinės atsakomybės veiklos arba dėl visuomenės diktuojamo atitinkamos veiklos poreikio), galimi ir kiti požiūriai. Socialinės atsakomybės svarstymuose dažnai iškyla klausimas apie socialinės atsakomybės naudą verslui, apie apskaičiuojamą galimą socialinės atsakomybės grąžą verslui, kuriamą teigiamą įvaizdį ar reputaciją. Verslo organizacijos, siekdamos komunikuoti vykdomą socialiai atsakingą veiklą, tam pasitelkia įvairius renginius, ataskaitas, o dažniausiai – interneto svetaines. Šiame straipsnyje aptarsime ne tik anksčiau įvardytus diskusinius socialinės atsakomybės veiklos aspektus, bet ir ištirsime bei nusakysime galimus verslo organizacijų socialinės atsakomybės komunikacijos aspektus, išryškindami esmines akcentuojamas socialinės atsakomybės sritis. Straipsniu siekiama ne tik paskatinti kritinę diskusiją apie socialinės atsakomybės naudą ir būtinybę verslo organizacijų veikloje ir komunikacijoje, bet ir pažiūrėti, kaip socialinės atsakomybės veikla atsispindi organizacijų interneto svetainėse, su kokiais verslo ar organizacijos veiklos aspektais siejamas socialiai atsakingų veiklų pristatymas. Straipsnio tikslas ir sprendžiama problema formuluojami remiantis 2012 m. lapkričio–gruodžio mėnesiais atlikto Lietuvos organizacijų, priklausančių Baltosios bangos iniciatyvai „Už skaidrų verslą“, interneto svetainių turinio, atskleidžiančio organizacijų pristatomą socialinę atsakomybę, tyrimo ir straipsnio autorės 2013 m. kovą–balandį atlikto tyrimo, kuris papildė ir praplėtė ankstesnį tyrimą, duomenimis.Reikšminiai žodžiai: socialinė atsakomybė, organizacijų komunikacijos procesas, organizacijų veiklos etika, interneto svetainės.Communication of corporate social responsibility in Lithuanian organizations’ websitesRenata Matkevičienė Summary Since the beginning of this century, social responsi­bility has been one of the most sensitive topics in both communication and business areas, and business lead­ers as well as politicians, economists, scientists con­sider the social responsibility activities of the benefits for business or the public. Business organizations communicate socially re­sponsible activities by using a variety of communica­tion events, reports, and mostly websites of business organizations. This article aims to discuss not only the aspects of social responsibility, but also to examine and describe the potential of social responsibility com­munication in business organizations, highlighting the key areas of social responsibility. The article is aimed not only to encourage a critical discussion about the benefits of social responsibility and the need for busi­ness organizations and communications, but also to see how the social responsibility of business is reflected in organizations’ websites and presented to stakeholders. Business organizations’ social responsibility is generally associated with the activities of the organi­zation, which aims to act responsibly: in accordance with the law, creating comfortable working conditions for employees, ensuring profitability – in collabora­tion with colleagues and local community as well as providing services to clients. Socially responsible activities have been associated not only with respon­sible activities, but also with commitments harming the surrounding environment, taking into account that socially responsible activities are voluntary, i.e. based on an organization’s desire to be a responsible, honest, trustworthy member of society not because of business requirements, but also for the organization’s internal needs based on corporate culture. Social responsibil­ity of a business organization not only strengthens it because it involves employees and other groups of stakeholders in the organization’s activities, but it also provides an added value to the organization as a com­petitive advantage. In the article, there were formulated several tasks for communicating organizations’ social responsibil­ity: to provide information, to impact the value or behavioural change. For the communication of social responsibility, organizations use controlled and as well non-controlled communication, and these forms of communication should be integrated to reach the aim of communication. Organizations’ websites are a con­trolled communication means, but they could be impor­tant for providing explicit information about the organi­zation’s socially responsible activities. For this reason, an investigation of communication in the websites of Lithuanian business organiations that have joined the initiative of transparent business was conducted. Organizations communicate their social respon­sibility by presenting codes of ethics, standards, and other formal commitments which show that the orga­nization is a responsible member of society. There were found differences in the communica­tion of social responsibility in Lithuanian (local) and in international organizations: international organizations provide not only statements on the social responsibil­ity of an organization, but also codes of ethics, CSR reports, presentations and videos of the projects, etc. Organizations use one-sided communication for the presentation of social responsibility in their web­sites, and tools for two-sided communication were notes used in many of the websites for communicat­ing social responsibility. On the basis of this finding, the presupposition that organizations use other forms and means for communicating social responsibility was made, because the social responsibility activities carried out by an organization not only show the or­ganization’s responsibility, but also allow linking the organization with certain practices and values, create an added value by increasing the visibility of the or­ganization as a responsible member of the local com­munity, developing and enhancing the organization’s reputation and ensuring its competitive advantage.


2020 ◽  
pp. 739-752
Author(s):  
Paulo Vitor Siffert ◽  
Liliane de Oliveira Guimarães

The demands for a development model that considers the social and environmental dimensions, as well as the economic dimension, has become increasingly imperative, either by society in general or by the initiative of national or supranational bodies, as oversight and regulatory agencies. In this way, the precepts of sustainable development have been gaining more space in political agendas and civil debates. We propose here that this model of development, especially the one linked to strong sustainability (and relative to the branch of ecological economy), would be ideal. For this, based on literature review, we formulate a theoretical model that combines sustainable regional development (as a dependent variable), mediated by the independent variables of entrepreneurship and sustainability. That is, the objective of this paper is the proposition of a theoretical framework that assumes that the sustainable regional development can be reached from the articulation between the foment to the entrepreneurial activity and the precepts of sustainability. As an additive to this model, we also consider the construct of the entrepreneurial ecosystem as a catalyst for entrepreneurial activity at the regional level and sustainable entrepreneurship as a type of business conducive to a more equal income generation, improvement of social structure, and environmental preservation.


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