CHAPTER I 1. Introduction Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a concept that has acquired a new character in the global economy. “With the advent of globalization, managers in different contexts have been exposed to the notion of CSR and are being pressured to adopt CSR initiatives” (Jamali and Sidani, 2008; 330). Therefore, even more corporations […]
General Introduction/Background In today’s world of globalization, knowledge and learning is considered the most vital element for acquiring competitive advantage (Longworth and Davies, 1996). For gaining competitive advantage firms and institutions are becoming more knowledge intensive, therefore they concentrate more on managing and sharing knowledge to gain significant advantage of this knowledge (Hertog and Sluijs, […]
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Get startedProposed methodology In order to give adequate answers to the main research question of this thesis, the following methodological framework was used: formulation of the key questions, answering of the key questions based on research, review and analysis of the literature. In the center of this doctoral research is the question: “Do multinational companies have […]
A Perspective on environmental sustainability? Environmental Sustainability The Commissioner acts as an independent voice that advocates, audits and reports on environmental sustainability. The purpose of this paper is to explore the meaning of environmental sustainability. The community needs a definition of environmental sustainability that is easily understood, is logical, and is helpful in facilitating understanding, […]
Downscaling Climate Change Mitigation Tools in Local Government- From UNFCCC Goals to India Abstract: Climate Change has the potential to alter the ability of the earth’s physical and biological systems to provide goods and services essential for sustainable development. Recognition of Climate Change as a significant global environmental challenge has a recent origin. International efforts […]
Introduction The World’s current approach to ocean policy and sustainable maritime development is based on two main International strategic foundations: UNCLOS and UNCED. Both if integrated they provide the basis for oceans governance and oceans policy frame work. They enable states to exercise and protect National’s sovereign rights and jurisdiction over marine resources and offshore […]
The Impact of Urban Development Corporations on City Centre Manchester Manchester has seen radical change in recent years from its traditional 19th Century appearance of an industrial city to a modern 21st century city, with a mixture of modern, traditional and natural architecture and planning. Urban Development Corporations (UDCs) aim to move from a place […]
Social and environmental reporting would benefit from greater stakeholder inclusivity. REFLECTIVE THINKING The concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) is very modern and now applies to more and more businesses. This topic piqued my interest because a lot of companies in my country have begun to adopt CSR and adopt social and environmental reporting. I […]
1.0 Chapter 2 Literature Review A literature review of research was carried out to put light into the definition of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as this differs from country to country and different authors have modelled different definition for CSR. This makes the study of CSR more complex. Also factors influencing the strategic issues of […]
Introduction To understand what an exactly tourism management specialization is and have awareness what I am studying at school I had to first understand what is nowadays tourism and how to manage it. It is important for me that I have good understanding of what I am writing about and what is the area that […]
Firstly, I think if ACER wants to attract customers, it needs to know what customers would like. Why customers are going to buy your products? Some people pay attentions to Computer Configuration, this part of the people have some computer knowledge. However, a lot of women and children just pay attentions to Computer appearance. So […]
Multinational company (MNC) is a multinational corporation that functions with a headquarters in the origin of that country, while having other facilities and assets that are based in location of other countries. Multinational Corporation that operates in different countries provides technology, marketing skill and finance capital for a more profitable market in return. Many host […]
Prudential Plc is a United Kingdom (UK) based international retail financial services group focusing on the pre and post retirement market providing products such as insurance, unit trusts and bonds, annuities, pension plans, mutual funds, investment advisory services (Prudential Plc website,2010). It was founded on 30 May 1848 in London (Prudential Plc History Timeline, 2008). […]
Viewed from economic aspects alone, sustainability can be defined in relation to an economy which is sustainable because of its dynamic efficiency and maximization of total welfare functions over a time frame (Stavins, et al, 2002). However, sustainability commonly concerns issues relating to society, environment or economy which three dimensions are perceived as to be […]
INTRODUCTION Global warming is defined as temperature increase world wide due to green house gases emission and cause deletion to ozone layer [1]. It mainly occurred due to the burning of fuel, Green house gases include chloro- fluorocarbon (CFC), carbon dioxide, nitrous dioxide, methane, sulphur dioxide. Carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxides are the major gases that […]
Nigeria is a country that is endowed with abundant natural and human resources, but consumed with the delusion of oil wealth. Prior to the discovery of oil in the 1960s, the Nigerian economy was largely dominated by agriculture and mining. However, this is no longer the case due to the heavy dependence of the country […]
The concept of Sustainable Development in the current political climate has gone beyond environmental pollutions. It now encompasses issues in trade, finance, technology just to mention but a few. But this essay concentrates on environmental pollutions as this is a global phenomenon. During the course of compiling this essay, we have examined how the UK […]
Role of Preventive Action Principle and Sustainable Principle in Success of International Environmental Law Aim of international environmental law The main aim of international environmental law is to stop the pollution. Pollution never thinks about the political boundaries, making international law an important feature of environmental law. International environment law was measured to be a […]
Introduction If one considers the most profound changes in the social and physical conditions attached to human existence, one would have to suggest that the land use dimensions, including the shift to sedentary agriculture, the Industrial Revolution and large-scale urbanisation, are the most significant. However, it is important to understand that land is more than […]
Problem Specification If everyone on the planet were to consume natural resources and generate carbon dioxide at the rate we do in the UK, we would need three planets to support us. Sustainability is becoming a central concern for all of us. It is a concern that has grown out of wider recognition that rising […]
[pic] Subject Name : Sustainable Enterprise Subject Code : LB5203 Lecturer : Ian Kirkwood Due Date : Week 10 Assignment Topic : Monitoring Systems Company : Qantas Student : Deha KISIN Number : 12422942 Introduction Today the sustainable development is, undoubtedly, one of the major themes in scientific researches and politics’ debates. While the world […]
SUSTAINABLE ENTERPRISE MONITORING SYSTEM SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS (Samsung SDI) TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction to monitoring systems ……………………………………………………………………. 3 1. 1 Dimensions ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 1. 2 Indicators ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 1. Communication ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4 1. 4 Compliance stages ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4 1. 5 Ratings ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4 2. Business description …………………………………………………………………………………………. 5 3. Relevant sustainability dimensions to Samsung Electronics […]
Knowledge Policies For Sustainable Development in Africa A Strategic Framework for Good Governance Draft Working Paper [1] ________________________________________ © Jacques L. Hamel, ECA/SDD 23 December 2004 Table of Contents Abstract …………………………. ………………………………………………………………………….. 3 1- Introduction: Efficient Knowledge for Sustainable Development ………………………………………… 3 2- Fundamental Perspectives On African Knowledge For Sustainable Development …………………….. Exciting / Inspiring […]
McDonald’s and the Environmental Defense Fund: a case study of a green alliance Sharon Livesey Originally published in…The Journal of Business Communication • January 1999 In 1987, the United Nations World Commission on Environment and Development, which had convened to address the global ecological crisis, produced Our Common Future (the Brundtland Report). This watershed event […]
Environment Protection Environmental modification is as old as the history of human development. In the last century, development and modification have come much faster then ever before. While it took a few thousand years for man to pass from Paleolithic to Neolithic tools, it has taken less than a century to modify conventional weaponry to […]
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY BLDG 501 ASSIGNMENT BY MOHAMMED O. MUBARAK U05BD1041 2010 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 2010 Q1-CONCEPT OF GREEN BUILDING/ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY BUILDINGS G reen Building is a holistic approach to programming planning, designing, and constructing (or renovating) buildings and sites. Green building is the […]
The objectives of the essay are to: • Improve your knowledge of various concepts and theories of management • Develop your ability to relate theories and concepts to today’s organisations • Encourage you to make connections between different theories and concepts • Encourage you to think critically and logically • Develop your skills in research […]
Importance of Energy Conservation Modern conveniences have shaped our lives. Energy and its many uses help to keep humans safe, feed, and mobile. These modern abilities have also created a strain on our environment and the natural resources that make this existence possible. Currently electric for our community is generated by coal and our water […]
Using natural energy resources doesn’t necessarily mean you will conserve any energy, yet we do advise every household to research the possibility of implementing natural energy resources to influence their home power supply. This will conserve the fossil fuels we are currently consuming at an alarming rate. Many little things can be done in an […]
Recycling is a common talking point in modern times as environmental factors become more and more pertinent in the political and social conversations. Many times, we do not consider the consequences, negative or positive, that come from our actions, even if we think we do. This is the same with recycling. Since recycling is never […]
