scholarly journals The implementation of social responsiveness initiatives: case of Lithuania

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-52
Author(s):  
Valentinas Navickas ◽  
Rima Kontautienė
Keyword(s):  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Trade Unions ◽  
Social Responsiveness ◽  
Specific Time ◽  
The Public ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Corporate Social Responsiveness ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Public Concerns

A concept of social responsibility reflects public concerns and issues for a specific time, and these change with time. Various stakeholders as consumers, customers, employees, trade unions, communities, non-governmental organizations, foundations, donors, investors are more and more interested in the activities of companies (organizations), and influence on them in a variety of ways. Companies, for their part, also look for ways to meet the expectations of the public in the area of social responsibility. Corporate social responsiveness is an ability of business to respond to social pressure. The article analyzes the implementation of social responsiveness initiatives as organizational programs. Social responsiveness is understood as action dimension of corporate social responsibility. The paper deals with implementation of social responsiveness initiatives in Lithuania. Researched the socially responsiveness initiatives as organizational programs, the authors found that an active development of corporate social responsiveness positively influences on businesses and society relationship and contribute to sustainable development of region or country.

scholarly journals Corporate Social Responsibility: Past, Present, And Success Strategy For The Future

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Ahmadian ◽  
Shahrzad Khosrowpour
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
Corporate Citizenship ◽  
Social Responsiveness ◽  
Strategic Philanthropy ◽  
Corporate Social Responsiveness ◽  
History Of ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Specific Interests

Recently, scholars and managers have devoted greater attention to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and its strategic implications. With more awareness surrounding the topic it would be expected for there to be a consensus on a definition, but as of yet none has been reached. The lack of a universally accepted definition has led some to define it as a term, a concept, a process, a theory, while others simply call it an activity or set of activities (Hazlett & Murray, 2007). CSR has been also captioned under many names. Terms such as corporate citizenship, global citizenship, corporate social responsiveness, strategic philanthropy, and even spiritual capitalism are sometimes used interchangeably, depending on the organization to use it. Often, these numerous monikers and interpretations lead to confusion amongst those intending to study or implement the practice into their business strategy. This uncertainty on how CSR should be defined has led some academics and practitioners to believe that the concept is void of any definition. Contrary to this belief, others find that there is an overabundance of definitions; many of which are “often biased toward specific interests and thus prevent the development and implementation of the concept” (Dahlsrud, 2008). Our study focuses on the importance of CSR and why it’s becoming so prevalent in any organizations. By studying the history of CSR, its many definitions, as well as its implementation methods, we attempt to suggest strategic alternatives for an effective corporate social responsibility.  

scholarly journals A logical response to corporate social responsibility

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Kowalski
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Stakeholder Management ◽  
Corporate Citizenship ◽  
Social Responsiveness ◽  
Undue Influence ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Corporate Social Responsiveness ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Normative Considerations

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is argued to be a flawed concept in the same way as sustainable development in that it seeks to combine two aspects which are incommensurable. Nevertheless CSR contains an expanding space for social and environmental concerns under the guise of stakeholder management which undoubtedly influences the commercial bottom line. It is proposed that the concept of corporate citizenship is separated from what is now termed corporate social responsiveness to encompass truly ethical and normative considerations which in business should be manifested by a wholehearted acceptance of the need for regulation, lobbying for the universality of that regulation and an avoidance of undue influence on government. Proper roles for the three partners in society, namely government, commerce and civil society are explored together with the nature of citizenship.

In Search of the Good Dam

2015 ◽  
pp. 288-306
Author(s):  
Terry Clayton ◽  
Nicole West
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Mekong River ◽  
Benefit Sharing ◽  
Hydropower Development ◽  
Mekong River Basin ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The World ◽  
Corporate Social

There are few places in the world where hydropower development is progressing as intensely as the Mekong River Basin in Southeast Asia. In searching for ways of supporting public dialog on development, the Challenge Program on Water and Food found that the hydropower sector speaks of social responsibility only in terms of “benefit sharing,” while the development sector and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) largely ignore or are unaware of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The chapter begins with an overview of hydropower development in the Mekong, considers some possible reasons for the absence of CSR in the ongoing debate over hydropower development, and concludes with recommendations for designing a project to build on the findings from this research.

scholarly journals Greening the Field? How NGOs Are Shaping Corporate Social Responsibility in China

2014 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 75-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susannah M. Davis ◽  
Dirk C. Moosmayer
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Information Disclosure ◽  
Field Analysis ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Environmental Information Disclosure ◽  
Chinese Ngos ◽  
Textile Supply Chain ◽  
Corporate Social

China's state-led model of corporate social responsibility (CSR) does not seem to present a promising environment for the participation of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Nevertheless, we observe recent examples of NGO involvement in CSR initiatives. Chinese NGOs are using the CSR platform to challenge the environmental practices of firms operating in China. We take a field-theoretical approach that focuses on the agency of actors. We show how an international NGO proposes a new standard and how Chinese NGOs use local environmental information disclosure laws to engage with firms in the textile supply chain. We find that NGOs leverage the power of brands to influence the practices of Chinese suppliers. However, we find differences in the framing and tactics employed by international NGOs versus their Chinese counterparts. Field analysis helps better understand the actors in the field of CSR, along with their motivations and their resources, and it offers a useful perspective on civil society development in China.

Corporate Social Responsibility in Hong Kong

1983 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roger W. T. Gill ◽  
Lisa J. Leinbach
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Trade Unions ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Social Responsiveness ◽  
Traditional Management ◽  
Laissez Faire ◽  
Corporate Social

The reputation of business in Hong Kong includes alleged exploitation of labor and a lack of social responsiveness, which may be due to the nature of its trade unions, its laissez-faire government, and traditional management practices. A recent study identifies attitudes concerning social responsibility that prevail in Hong Kong corporations.

scholarly journals The concept of social responsibility in non-governmental organizations

Management ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 74-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Łoś-Tomiak ◽  
Magdalena Dalecka
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
The State ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Efficient Management ◽  
Universal Principles ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Corporate Social

Summary The concept of social responsibility in non-governmental organizations The paper presents the idea of social responsibility, which is adequate for modern and efficient management of the enterprise. The analysis of the interdependence of the market and nongovernmental sector has been made. The article includes the presentation of the justification for the existence of non-profit institutions as the entities that bridge the gap between the sector of enterprises and the state. The attempt has been made to prove that the universal principles, typical of corporate social responsibility, could be also applied in the management of non-governmental sector entities.

scholarly journals Corporate Social Responsibility in the COVID-19 Pandemic Period: A Traditional Way to Address New Social Issues

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 6561
Author(s):  
Nicola Raimo ◽  
Angela Rella ◽  
Filippo Vitolla ◽  
María-Inés Sánchez-Vicente ◽  
Isabel-María García-Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Economic Consequences ◽  
Technological Support ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Corporate Social

The COVID-19 pandemic has had serious health, social and economic consequences. In this difficult context, companies are called upon to implement corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities to support society and the weakest individuals. This study examines how Spanish companies have supported society and vulnerable individuals through partnerships with non-governmental organizations (NGOs). In this regard, a multiple case study analysis based on 14 companies listed on the Madrid Stock Exchange that have created collaborations with different NGOs was conducted. The results show that these partnerships are mainly aimed at providing food, health, social and technological support to society and vulnerable individuals. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study that examines the support provided by companies to society during the COVID-19 pandemic in the European context.

The Oxford Handbook of Corporate Social Responsibility

2009 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Political Systems ◽  
Consumer Activism ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Clear Thinking ◽  
The Media ◽  
Corporate Social

The Oxford Handbook of Corporate Social Responsibility is a review of the academic research that has both prompted, and responded to, the issues of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Business schools, the media, the corporate sector, governments, and non-governmental organizations have all begun to pay more attention to these issues in recent years. These issues encompass broad questions about the changing relationship between business, society and government, environmental issues, corporate governance, the social and ethical dimensions of management, globalization, stakeholder debates, shareholder and consumer activism, changing political systems and values, and the ways in which corporations can respond to new social imperatives. The book, which provides clear thinking and new perspectives on CSR and the debates around it, is divided into seven key sections: introduction; perspectives on CSR; critiques of CSR; actors and drivers; managing CSR; CSR in a global context; future perspectives and conclusions.

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