Corporate Social Responsibility Case Essays and Term Papers
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Shifting Boundaries and New Technologies:a Case Study in the Uk Banking Sector
177 SHIFTING BOUNDARIES AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES: A CASE STUDY IN THE UK BANKING SECTOR Susan V. Scott Information Systems Department The London School of Economics United Kingdom Geoff Walsham The Judge Institute of Management Studies University of Cambridge United Kingdom Abstract This paper describes case study based research on the use of innovative computer-based decision support systems introduced into corporate lending processes in a major UK bank. It describes how the new technology was implicated
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“young Males Take More Voluntary Risks Than Any Other Social Group”
Since Beck (1992) claimed that we are now living in a “risk society” there has been an abundance of sociological research surrounding the subject. Most recently the idea of voluntary risk taking has been brought to the fore front of sociological debate. It is clear that in a society where people spend a great deal of time avoiding risks there are also people actively seeking to take part in risks. Why is this the case,
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Achieving Social Progress - Race, Racial Solidarity, and Racial Integration
Achieving Social Progress: Race, Racial Solidarity, and Racial Integration Since the days of reconstruction, the debate over how African-Americans could best obtain equality in the United States has raged on from generation to generation. Blacks have been subjected to racial inequalities in America before America even really existed. And even when blacks were finally “free” after the Civil War, social injustices continued throughout American history, and still exist today. There have been many heated debates
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Social, Political and Economic Effects of Ww 1
Social, Political and Economic Effects of WWI "Everywhere in the world was heard the sound of things breaking." Advanced European societies could not support long wars or so many thought prior to World War I. They were right in a way. The societies could not support a long war unchanged. The First World War left no aspect of European civilization untouched as pre-war governments were transformed to fight total war. The war metamorphed Europe socially,
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At&t Case Study
Founded in 1983 and based in San Antonio, Texas, AT&T is the largest provider of local and long distance telephone service, wireless service, and broadband internet service in the United States. Solely based on revenue, AT&T Inc is the largest communications holding company in the world (http://www.att.com/gen/investor-relations?pid=5711). The company employees over 300,000 people worldwide and is among the 2007 Fortune 500. In fact the combined company would place ninth on the full U.S. list and
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What Impact Did the French Revolution Have on the Institutions and the Social Groupings of the Ancien Regime?
Karl Marx based his interpretation of the French revolution, as a series of class based struggles, resulting in the triumph of the proletariat. The followers of this belief, who have come to be known as Marxists, have become significantly familiar with several of the revolutions social corollaries. From these judgements and examinations, one can observe the French revolution was predominantly a bourgeoisie revolution rather than any other. The French revolution had a significant impact on
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Free Awakening Essays: Reader Response
This story was really intriguing to me. The struggle of Edna to be herself and not what others thought she should be really related to me. The social norms of women today are not really that different, except we can have jobs as long as it doesn’t compromise “the family”. I have always tried to be true to myself and never just do what people wanted me to. On Grand Isle, her relations with Adele
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Consumer Response to Utilization of Comparison Prices in Retail Advertisements
Consumer response to utilization of comparison prices in retail advertisements ABSTRACT The use of comparative price advertising is widespread. An advertised reference price (e.g., regular price, original price, manufacturer's suggested price) suggests that consumers will save money, that they will "get a deal." Advertisers often appeal to this desire to "get a deal" by comparing the offering price (e.g., sale price) with some higher reference price (e.g., regular price), thereby making the offered price more
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Executive Rolls and Responsibilities
Executive rolls and responsibilities “An Information Assurance Mind Set” In any corporate setting or military installation, a need to define proper boundaries and procedures for safeguarding data can be a daunting and sometimes a seemingly impossible task. Delineating, clarifying, and communicating the responsibilities for protecting and defending information resources is the first step in creating a culture that is sensitive and responsive to information security issues. A busy executive with a data integrity mind
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Corporate Governance
Abstract The purpose of this study is to demonstrate that those companies which are more multinationals have higher corporate governance practices. While analyzing the two companies, Bozec’s recent empirical research on corporate governance was regarded. The first section of this study determines whether the companies are domestic or multinational and the second part of the study compares corporate governance practices of the two companies. The results justify precision of empirical research conducted by Bozec. Introduction
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Case Analysis
Case Analysis For the past two months our sales on copper fitting has almost doubled due to the increasing demand from the market and the competitorsЎ¦ unsuccessful selling promotion. However, the problem rises from the overwhelming demand. Many back orders are just piled up on the warehouse managerЎ¦s desk, and some of the customers lost their patience with us. What we really need right now is to limit or reduce the abnormal demand from the
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Corporation Finance
Corporation Finance Course Schedule Tuesday, January 17: Introduction Thursday, January 19: Clarkson Lumber Company Reading: Note on Financial Analysis a. How is the company's financial performance? (Examine appropriate financial ratios.) b. Why has Clarkson Lumber borrowed increasing amounts despite its consistent profitability? c. How has Mr. Clarkson met the financing needs of the company during the period 1993 through 1995? Has the financial strength of Clarkson Lumber improved or deteriorated? d. How attractive is it
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Characters as Social Aspects in Oliver Twist
Janice Vincent Characters as Social Aspects in Oliver Twist "The Victorians were avowedly, unashamedly, incorrigibly moralists. They . . . engaged in philanthropic enterprises in part to satisfy their own moral needs. And they were moralists in behalf of the poor, whom they sought not only to assist materially but also to elevate morally, spiritually, culturally, and intellectually . . . ." (Himmelfarb 48(8)). Charles Dickens used characterization as the basis of his pursuit of
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Colgate Palmolive Case Report
Colgate-Palmolive (CP), the leading retail toothbrush manufacturer in the United-States is looking to expand its market share by entering into the competitive high-end toothbrush market segment with the introduction of its technologically innovative Precision. Though the product's introduction promised highly profitable returns, it also presented Colgate with a number of challenges including a significant financial investment, fierce competition, manufacturing limitations, and potential cannibalization. After assessing the company’s positioning in the market with the consumers perception
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Nike Case Study
Nike transform into a market-oriented company after 1998. Prior to 1998 Nike gained market share based off of Nike name branding. Nike was not a company that looked towards the future, they failed recognized the wants and needs of their customer base and was totally insentive to the ethical issues of exploiting oversea workers. Nike created a new management team to in reinvent Nike. The company now uses its capabilities and matches them to their
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Veritas Operating Corporation - Article Synopsis
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS VERITAS Operating Corporation (formerly Veritas Software Corp) filed a civil lawsuit against Microsoft on May 18, 2006 alleging Trade Secret Misappropriation, Breach of Contract, Unfair Competition, Unjust Enrichment and Constructive Trust Conversion, Copyright Infringement and Patent Infringement. The suit, was filed in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, relates to a contract between Microsoft and Veritas in 1996, which merged into Symantec Corporation last year. The U.S. District Court for
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Case Study of Midland Property
Section Contents Page 1 Executive Summary P.3 2 Organization Background and Competitor Analysis  Background  Mission Statement and Organizational Values  General Environment Analysis  Competitors Analysis  SWOT Analysis  External Analysis:-Porter’s five forces model  Financial Statement Analysis P.4-17 3 Key Issues and Problems P.17-20 4 Recommendations  Short-term  Long-term P.20-22 5 Implementation Plan P.22- 6 Conclusion P. 7 Appendix P. Section 1 Executive Summary In this field project, our study
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Dinky Toys Case Study
Dinky Company produces small gadgets with brief economic lives. They have received firm commitments for one of their products in development, with a market life of the next three years. In order to begin production, Dinky must purchase additional machinery and lease additional production facilities. We will use the NPV to determine whether or not initiating production is in the best interest of Dinky Company. Question 1: Calculate Dinky’s weighted average cost of capital using
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Case 10 Nascar's Racing Teams
Case 10 NASCAR’s Racing Teams Case Summary In 1998, the NASCAR was 50th anniversary and vary famous at that time. NASCAR is all about racing car, and had become a marketing powerhouse, with races, merchandise, collectible, apparel, gift, accessories, toys and co-marketing tie-ins with Coca Cola which was the huge promotion of the soft drink company had done. As organized sport, NASCAR is unique in that, its drivers are treated like independent constructors rather
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Clyde Beasley and Social Influence
Prison: A Social Nightmare Heather Baker General Psychology PSY 1012 Gloria Maresma-Giles, M.S. Social psychology is the scientific study of how we think about, influence, and relate to one another. What happens when there is only one way to do things without being teased, mimicked or ever bullied? We conform. Even though the standards are different now than is has been in the past, the theory is the same: for most people, whatever they think
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Corporate Code of Ethics Do They Work?
After news of the scandal of Enron, one of the hottest items on e-Bay was a 64-page copy of Enron’s corporate code of ethics. One seller/former employee proclaimed it had “never been opened.” In the forward Kenneth L. Lay, CEO of Enron stated, “We want to be proud of Enron and to know that it enjoys a reputation for fairness and honesty and that it is respected (Enron 2).” For a company with such
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Text Response of Ruby Moon
On the 3rd of March in 2007, 3 year old Madeline McCann was abducted or went missing while she and Madeline’s parents, Kate and Gerry, were holidaying in Praia da Luz, Portugal. She was taken their holiday apartment where she was sleeping with her younger brother and sister, whilst her parents were dining just 50 yards from the apartment. There have been many different twists to her disappearance and lots of theories have risen through
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Social Anxiety
Social Anxiety In the medical world, Social Anxiety is also known as 'Social Phobia' and is defined as, "The fear of social situations and the interaction with other people that can automatically bring on feelings of self consciousness, judgement, evaluation, and inferiority." Most people who have Social Anxiety are frustrated by the fact that they know their fears are irrational, but cannot seem to stop them from happening. Social Anxiety can be a crippling disorder
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Japan Social Aspects
The Japanese culture is unlike any other in the world. It has long been known for it’s excellence in education and it’s strong background of family and religion. The Japanese way of life is an assortment of art, literature, music and more; it is nothing short of spectacular. I will explain about some of the different aspects of the Japanese life style as well as take a cultural look into the life of the Japanese.
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Social Roles in African Literature
During the uprisings of the 1970s, Nadine Gordimer presented a very dreary and pessimistic prophecy to white and black South Africa in July’s People. This prophecy suggested a probable overthrow of the apartheid system which would challenge the currently existing social and racial roles of its inhabitants. Amid the chaos, traditional roles would be overturned and new ones are formed as the Smales accept their servant’s offer of refuge and flee to his village
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