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    annual profits. However, this view does not take into account ethics and sustainability. Examine the arguments for and against CSR. Should all companies be required to incorporate CSR within their local community? Introduction Although corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become a buzz point in the American business world of today, assessment of its prerequisites indicates that the topic may be more problematic than seems at first flush since modern-day companies straddle various cultures and

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    The classic origin of the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) came from the principle that the purpose of the corporation is to make profits for the stockholders. This view of Milton Friedman came to be referred to later as the classical theory of CSR (Bowie, 1991). Tom Donaldson argued that this theory derived from the concept of the social contract between the corporation and the society where it operates. This perspective, however, faced criticism over its inherently opportunistic

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    (save link) http://www.paperrater.com/plagiarism_checker ABR Literature Review (revised) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has many facets and they are perceived and enforced very differently in different places. The concept of it is believed to be first discovered by the western culture. However some of the studies in Asian business patterns suggest that different cultures also have the concept of CSR putting in a different angle and norms in execution and standards of it. It is also discovered

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    Abstract: In the contemporary corporate world Corporate Social Responsibility has gained immense importance most organizations recognize it as an important tool in order to improve their goodwill and brand loyalty. Proctor & Gamble is one of the largest conglomerates in the world and enjoys presence across the globe. This paper aims at carrying out a critical analysis of the social activities that Proctor & Gamble is carrying out under the banner of its campaign, Live, Learn and Thrive. Introduction

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    billion-dollar oil corporation is just one of the organizations who participates in corporate social responsibility (CSR). According to their code of conduct “we are committed to avoiding damage to the environment and related impacts on communities.” BP has put themselves on the line when the oil spill of 2010 occurred in the Gulf of Mexico, with consumers questioning their true meaning and intentions of corporate social responsibility and to what extend they participate in it. BP used

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    CSR involves the company acting in a responsible manner. There is saying by Lord Holme and Richard Watts that states, “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.” There

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    MGM and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) MGM Resorts International is a gaming, hospitalist and entertainment company based out of Paradise, Nevada. MGM was formally known as MGM Grand Inc. (1986-2000) and MGM Mirage (2000-2010). Their 15 properties spread across America and China. Within the company, the sense of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) runs deep in it’s roots. Their values break down into three sections, Diversity inclusion, Environmental sustainability, Philanthropy and community

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    CVS and Corporate Social Responsibility CVS, a national pharmacy chain, works not only in but also with the community. The company focuses on the betterment of society. Its extensive Corporate Social Responsibility strategy, entitled Prescription for a Better World, places CVS at the center at a variety of mainstream issues. The three focal points of its CSR plan are the environment, the economic opportunities for citizens, and the health of the community (Novick O’Keefe 2014). CVS has a whole department

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    Introduction: What is corporate social responsibility, and how it really is in Iran? Basically, due to several problems the country has been afflicted by during recent 3 decades, country’s economy and business is suffering from an unhealthy infrastructure and undesirable business atmosphere, so the struggling private business in Iran, has not been really engaged with the CSR. However, efforts have been made by international communities and domestic stakeholders to propagate the concept among the

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    including Optus. Anchored deeply into its career planning, corporate social responsibility and sustainability are fundamentals to Telstra's business responsibilities, initiatives and leaderships. For Telstra, sustainability is all about an answerable, authoritative, and a responsible business access that conceives a deep-rooted stakeholder profit by catching into consideration how business works at every magnitude achieves in the social environment, political environment, cultural environment and

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