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Corporate Social Responsibility – An Idealistic Goal Or A Reality?, Singapore Management University
Corporate Social Responsibility – An Idealistic Goal Or A Reality?, Singapore Management University
Perspectives@SMU
Despite widespread discussion on CSR, there continues to be much disagreement around what constitutes CSR, and how to define it. In addition, the term is often used interchangeably with notions such as corporate responsibility, corporate citizenship, triple-bottom line, sustainability, creating shared value, and in some cases, corporate ethics and governance. However, all of these ideas point in the same direction: a sharp escalation in the social roles corporations are expected to play today.
Stepping Up To The Plate, Singapore Management University
Stepping Up To The Plate, Singapore Management University
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Rajesh Chakraborti talks about how CSR is embedded in everything that Reliance does, in an attempt to limit poverty in India.
Sustainability And Profitability, Singapore Management University
Sustainability And Profitability, Singapore Management University
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The best way to encourage sustainable business practices is to think of it as a brand enhancer ...
Corporate Myths : Sourcing And Vendor Management In Asia Pacific, Singapore Management University
Corporate Myths : Sourcing And Vendor Management In Asia Pacific, Singapore Management University
Perspectives@SMU
Sourcing and vendor management need the urgent attention of senior management. The current uptick in poor and corrupt sourcing practices and weak governance provide a compelling reason.
The Intangibles Of M&A Deals, Singapore Management University
The Intangibles Of M&A Deals, Singapore Management University
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You have worked hard to buy over a company; you have to work harder now to avoid seeing its value disappear
Corporate Evolution: From Ngos And Social Enterprises To ‘Good Companies’, Singapore Management University
Corporate Evolution: From Ngos And Social Enterprises To ‘Good Companies’, Singapore Management University
Perspectives@SMU
Frequently seen as an alternative to the realities of hardcore corporate life, social entrepreneurship and its emphasis on giving back to society after a life of abundance, may well become a thing of the past, along with Non Government Organisations (NGOs), which often act as watchdogs of corporate and government policy and practice. Both will likely transition into and underpin new ‘good companies’. At least that’s the view of leading Singapore social entrepreneur, Jack Sim, the founder of the World Toilet Organisation (WTO).
Csr: Good Intentions And Wild Dreams Are Not Enough, Singapore Management University
Csr: Good Intentions And Wild Dreams Are Not Enough, Singapore Management University
Perspectives@SMU
When Mariam Al Foudery graduated over a decade ago, the people recruiting aggressively on campus were from investment banking and management consulting firms. But that’s changed, giving rise to more opportunities in corporate social responsibility and social entrepreneurship.
Show Me The Money!, Singapore Management University
Show Me The Money!, Singapore Management University
Perspectives@SMU
Governments worldwide are accumulating reserves to guard against financial turmoil. Could they be contributing to it?