Corporate Social Responsibility and Responsiveness Essays and Term Papers
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Social Concerns in Kamala Das’s Poetry
‘Afterwards’ and After: Social Concerns in the poems of Kamala Das “ He ( the poet) is responsible for humanity, even for the animals, he must see to it that his invention can be smelt, felt, heard.” ( Arthur Rimbaud) From the queen of erotica to a poetic pilgrim, the critical nexus on Kamala Das’s poetry has oscillated between opposite poles. These varied critical stances reflect that the genius of the poet refuses to
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B&w Corporate Governance
Corporate Governance Corporate governance refers to the system by which corporations are managed and controlled. It guides the relationship among a company’s shareholders, board of directors and senior management. These relationships provide the framework within which corporate objectives are set and performance is monitored. Three categories of individuals are key to corporate governance success: 1) the common shareholders, who elect the board of directors, 2) the board of directors themselves, 3) top executive officers led
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The Corporation - Book Review
The Corporation: A Book Review Joel Bakan’s book, The Corporation: the Pathological Pursuit of Profit and Power, is a decisive look into the mind of the corporation, or big business. It outlines the importance of profit in business and how ruthless corporations are willing to be in order to bring in substantial revenue. The book uses a historical timeframe to portray the ruthlessness of business ever since the idea of the corporation arose in the
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Dell Computer Corporation Case Study
Identification of Customers, Markets, Products, Competitors Dell Computer Corporation was established in 1984 and today ranks among the world’s largest computer systems companies. Dell pioneered the concepts of selling personal computer systems directly to customers; offering build-to-order computer systems; and providing direct, toll-free technical support and next-day, on-site service. The company designs and customizes products and services to end-user requirements, and offers an extensive selection of peripherals and software (Thompson, Strickland, Gale). Dell’s complete
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B&w Corporate Governance
In the Bay Area, free daily newspapers are providing an essential service, covering local stories ignored by the dominant dailies. But a review of local stories in the three most prominent free tabloids suggests the quality of reporting falls well short of the journalism provided by newspapers you purchase. The giveaway dailies often push inexperienced, underpaid reporters to churn out short articles that lack context, adequate sources and initiative. The people who run those papers
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Impact of Language on Corporate Culture
Corporations, like any organization, define and are defined by a shared culture. This culture is created through the use of language first in the creation and implementation of a shared vision articulated in a company mission statement. This vocabulary steers the organization toward what will become their shared culture. This culture is then reinforced through all manners of language, evidenced in corporate communications such as press releases and company policy, the semantics of job titles
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Social Security
A little over sixty years ago the nation struggled through what was, up to then, the most dramatic crisis since the Civil War. The economy was uprooted after the crash of the stock market and the country's financial stability was destroyed. One of the many steps taken to alleviate the burden on the American people was the passing of the Social Security Act of 1935 and its amendments by Congress and the President, Franklin D.
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Social Conflict
The framework that I selected is the social-conflict approach. The social conflict paradigm focuses on social differences as opposed to integration. This framework studies the factors of race, gender, age, class, and religion and shows how they are linked unequally to things such as power, money, and social standing. It concentrates on conflict among dominant and minority groups of people. For example, men compared to women, whites compared to people of color, rich compared
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Social Power and Education
Social Power and Education Social Power/Education The focus of this essay is to expand on the concept of social power and education. The phrase “social power” has been used by political scientist and philosophers to refer to the power that is exercised by individuals or groups within a society. The question of power in the educational context has troubled educators, off and on, for years. Ambitious students have attempted to change the landscape of
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Nucor Corporation
Nucor Corporation Introduction Nucor Corporation, the largest U.S. mini-mill, continues to gain market share in flat roll and strip steel. Recent successful acquisitions, application of new technologies, prospects for global growth, a strong balance sheet, as well as improved economic outlook for the steel industry, make Nucor an attractive buy with a near term stock price target of $65 to $70. Background Nucor Corporation (NUE) was founded by auto manufacturer Ranson E. Olds. Through a
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White Collar and Corporate Crime
Why does white collar and corporate crime tend to go undetected, Or if detected not prosecuted White collar and corporate crimes are crimes that many people do not associate with criminal activity. Yet the cost to the country due to corporate and white collar crime far exceeds that of “street” crime and benefit fraud. White collar and corporate crimes refer to crimes that take place within a business or institution and include everything from Tax
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Deviance in the Corporate World
There is much deviant behavior in the corporate world that is both harmful to the individual and the public at large. Examples of such behavior includes cutting corners to make an extra dollar, ignoring worker’s safety and benefits, or advertising products to be ideal when they can be harmful in various ways. This essay will outline four major industries in the corporate world that have either engaged in deviant behavior in the past, or continue
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Social Welfare
The Declaration of Independence was created in 1776 with three basic principles in mind. The pursuits of life, liberty, and happiness were the paramount issues focused on by the framers. The 18th Century was a different time. Back then, every man worked on his own farm. He was expected to provide for himself and his family. It was unheard of for anyone to receive assistance from the government. As the country progressed and evolved, the
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The Impact of Outsourcing on Corporate America
The Impact of Outsourcing on Corporate America The economy is still unable to find a way where unemployment is not an issue that is considered in the four macroeconomic policy goals. The four macroeconomic policy goals consist of price stability, balance between imports and exports, high, but sustainable economic rate of growth and full employment. To be unemployed, one is considered out of work, physically able to work, in search of employment and actually claiming
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Self, Other and Social Contexts
Post Module Assignment Ph.D (MOTI) Eskom Project Management Program (2008) MODULE 1: SELF, OTHER AND SOCIAL CONTEXTS Compiled by Kavitha Prag 11 March 2008 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction 1 2 SELF, LEARNING STYLES AND REFRAMING 1 2.1 Kolb Learning Styles 2 3 Context of Learning in The Cost Engineering Department 7 4 Learning Styles within the Cost Engineering Department 8 5 The Development Plan 10 5.1 The Expert 10 5.2 The Novice 10 6
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Marriage and It’s Social Status
In our society today, marriage is such a normal and expected event that most people don’t even stop to think why they are so drawn to make this long-term commitment. We all grow up and usually see our parents being married and see images and movies of people getting married and learn how important it is. Apart from just following the tradition that is so common in our culture, there are also many benefits, seen
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Walmart - the Corporate Enemy
Wal-Mart – The Corporate Enemy During the last 20 years, Wal-Mart has moved into many areas wiping out all the stores around causing people to loose jobs, slashing the tax base and causing many more disturbing problems to neighborhoods so people should stop supporting Wal-Mart for many of these reasons. Always low prices, does this sound familiar? Well this would be the slogan of the world’s most controlling company; Wal-Mart. Wal-Mart grew over the years
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With Reference to Specific Countries, Describe and Explain the Social and Economic Implications of Top Heavy and Broad Based Population Structure
“With reference to specific countries, describe and explain the social and economic implications of top heavy and broad based population structure” Over the last few decades, population pyramids of countries have changed in shape staggeringly and rapidly. Broad base, narrow topped pyramids display evidence of high birth rates and high death rates, this usually occurs in less economically developed countries. Pyramids showing a roughly equal distribution throughout the age groups are more likely to be
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Working Girl: The Obstacles Within Corporate America
Working Girl: The Obstacles Within Corporate America Introduction In the movie Working Girl, the star Tess McGill (Melanie Griffith) is a hard working woman who is determined to reach the top of the stock market world by hard work. As she turns 30 she is still stuck in clerical work so when she starts working for Katherine Parker (Sigourney Weaver) she is glad that Katherine is willing to accept input and ideas from her. However,
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Privatization of Social Security
Privatization of social security Today, United State is on the edge for a huge change, President George W. Bush second term agenda to reform the Social Security has left us to think about a question that will have a huge impact on the future of United State, Should Social Security be privatized? Enacted in 1935, under the administration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and modified many times since-including major change in 1983-Social Security provides
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Social Life
Social Life The aftermath of the Civil War made a mark on writers during the era. The occurrences and reconstruction of America had changed some writing to shift from realism to depicting social life in literature. The view of many writers focused on the effects of the war like death, sadness, and people confronted with poverty. This is followed up with the Great Depression and World War I. People saw war first hand in bombings,
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Problem Solution: Riordan Manufacturing Corporation
Running head: PROBLEM SOLUTION: RIORDAN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION Problem Solution: Riordan Manufacturing Corporation MBA/530- Human Capital Development May 10, 2006 University of Phoenix Problem Solution: Riordan Manufacturing “Employee motivation is an issue that does not discriminate. Organizations of all sixes wrestle with it, and those who don’t are at a disadvantage, faced with lower job satisfaction and increased turnover (University of Phoenix, 2006).” This is exactly the situation that Riordan Manufacturing is facing. Michael Riordan, CEO,
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How to Measure Social Culture and Organizational Culture of one Country
Introduction How to measure social culture and organizational culture of one country is an important issue (Miroshnik, 2002). Culture can be defined as the way of life of the group of people, which includes beliefs, art, law, morals, customs, and any capabilities and habits acquired by a man as a member of society, and enables people to communicate with others, provides the knowledge and skill necessary, and anticipates how others in society are likely to
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Cognex Corporation
Cognex Corporation "Work Hard, Play Hard" “To preserve and enhance vision,” recited Bill Silver with his hand held vertically on the bridge of his nose, as he entered the office of Robert Shillman. With his usual smile, the CEO looked up from the Cognex Corporation's 1998 Annual Report and returned the corporate salute, adopted from "The Three Stooges.. Silver, the Vice-President of Research and Development, joined Shillman to discuss the future of Cognex Corporation, the
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Corporate Governance
Corporate Governance Executive Summary In this report I am going to discuss the issues concerning corporate governance that have caught the attention of the business world in recent years. I will be looking at what sort of corporate behaviour created scandals and how the regulators and authorities responded to this. I will examine the effectiveness of the current governance rules that are in practice and conclude if they are adequate and analyse the costs and
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