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    Sears and Corporate Social Responsibility Introduction At one time, Sears prided itself as “Where America Shops” by staying in touch with consumers and upholding high product, employer, and customer standards. Today, Sears struggles to remain a prominent American retailer. The company’s present business model reflects a poor grasp of corporate social responsibility (CSR). While the company’s commitment to sustainability shines, these accomplishments are overshadowed by CSR pitfalls. Riddled with

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    Corporate Social Responsibility Chipotle’s commitment toward their philosophy “Food With Integrity” makes the company an excellent example of how a sustainable firm can operate. Since Chipotle founded in 1993, the company focuses on being a supportive business for both the community and the environment. That helps Chipotle to build a good reputation among consumers as a brand that adopts and support CSR programs. In addition, Chipotle plays an active role in the community by supporting local organizations

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    that reflects social responsibility. Social responsibility requires you to put your best foot forward due to legal responsibility. It includes the idea that its superior to be driven by a problem rather than reactive. This includes eliminating anything that causes corruption, unethical and delinquent behavior that may bring a negative impact on the supporters around the environment or the community alone before any type of behavior takes place. Social responsibility as well as social responsible

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    on how contemporary organizations can work effectively inside of an undeniably Resource Constrained Environment. Using Samsung as a case study and to apply our understanding to analyse and discuss the company’s approach to environmental and social responsibility. SAMSUNG/BACKGROUND Samsung started its first operation in 1983, as a small export business, selling dried fish, vegetables and noodles, and today Samsung has grown into some parts, Samsung Electronics, Ltd., is a part of Samsung

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    Within the world of economy, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can be seen as an important element to develop a successful business. There are quite many different definitions of CSR but according to the Department for Business Innovation and Skills (2014) it is the moral obligation of the companies to their stakeholders. Primark is one of the most popular clothing retailers which was founded in 1969, Ireland by Arthur Ryan. As most companies, it also carries out ethical policies to the society

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    Social Responsibility; An organization's obligation to maximize its positive impact on stakeholders and minimize its negative impact. In this paper I am going to discuss and explain my opinion on why a company Q is or is not socially responsible in the following areas company Q close a couple of stores in high crime areas, company Q started offering a very limited health conscious an organic products, company Q was approached by the local food bank for donations of day old food and company Q declined

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    Social Responsibility Project I had no clue that Nike was so into social responsibility and it is extremely impressive what they have done already. From using plastic bottles in their clothing to turning their old shoes into rubber mats at playgrounds, they have a huge impact on the world around us. All of the videos I watched mentioned how Nike was trying to make everything they sell in their brand able to be recycled and turned into another product of theirs or something useful for the community

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    large progressive company operates in the corporate world as well as fulfills their corporate responsibility on a social level. While corporate responsibility is important, it is always viewed through the fiscal viability dimension of the maelstrom. The business case dominates the representation and operationalization of corporate responsibility. Due to the increased public sensitivity to corporate responsibility, the attitude has evolved from the unnecessary intrusion, through proactive operation focus

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    Starbucks is a responsible company? Why or why not? Starbucks opened up in 1971 in Seattle as the first Italian company in United States to have a coffee house for customers. The idea was to have a setting of Italian elegance, a personal treat and a social gathering spot.(Keller & Kotler,2012). Starbuck has worked tremendously hard to store an image that it has become the most frequently visited retailer in United States with an average of 18 times a month (Kotler & Keller,2012).

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    Stevan Jakovljevic Professor Laud MGT 3550 Values, Ethics and Sustainability 10/18/16 Chapter 3: Define corporate responsibility (CSR). Describe the benefits. Why do some executives support CSR while others find it troublesome and argue against it? Corporate social responsibility is what a company uses to self-regulate itself and refers to business practices involving initiatives that benefit society. A business’s CSR can encompass a wide variety of tactics, from giving away a portion of a company’s

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