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Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability during the Coronavirus Crisis : International Case Studies
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Samlingsverk (redaktörskap) (refereegranskat)abstract
- This book seeks to understand how society and businesses are affected by, and respond to, the coronavirus crisis in various parts of the world. The volume explores: new CSR perspectives given the pandemic situation; SME perspectives and responsibility during the early stages of the pandemic; how large companies responded to the crisis; the challenges and opportunities provided by the use of digital technologies; and how leaders, entrepreneurs and individuals manage in uncertain times.Pulling together conceptual and empirical studies from Spain, Mexico, Sweden, Nigeria, Ghana and Kuwait , the book offers a truly international perspective as it examines how the pandemic has challenged a number of existing CSR assumptions, concepts and practices. It will be valuable reading for academics working in the fields of management, CSR, sustainability and crisis management.
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- Sörensson, Anna, 1977-, et al.
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What Happens to Corporate Responsibility in a Worldwide Health Emergency?
- 2021
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Ingår i: Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability during the Coronavirus Crisis. - Cham : Palgrave Macmillan. - 9783030738464 - 9783030738495 - 9783030738471 ; , s. 1-12
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Bokkapitel (refereegranskat)abstract
- In this introductory chapter we discuss what happens to corporate social responsibility during the COVID-19 crisis. Specifically, we consider how organisations responded to the pandemic and the implications of such organisational responses for corporate social responsibility (CSR) research and practice. We then describe the nine chapters included in the book and finally reflect on these new arrangements between businesses and society.
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- Tesfaye, Besrat, et al.
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Managing the COVID-19 Crisis. A Case Study of Entrepreneurship and Social Responsibility in Swedish SMEs
- 2021
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Ingår i: Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability during the Coronavirus Crisis. - Cham : Palgrave Macmillan. - 9783030738464 - 9783030738495 - 9783030738471 ; , s. 103-134
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Bokkapitel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The COVID-19 pandemic has posed serious challenges to businesses across the globe. However, the effects of pandemic on businesses vary widely across nations, regions, and industries. Some businesses are being pushed into liquidation and bankruptcy while others are struggling to maintain operational continuity. Yet others are forced to repurpose their expertise and resources in order to meet a sudden upsurge in the demand for their products and services. Likewise, there is a variation in the understandings and responses of entrepreneurs to the COVID-19 crisis. Our case study illustrates these variations. Using a multiple case study, we explore the perceptions, strategic responses, and managerial practices of Swedish SMEs during the COVID-19 crisis. The aim is to gain some insight into how SMEs manage the COVID-19 pandemic from both economic and CSR perspectives. The results indicate that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is related to the state of the industry in which the case companies are located, and the pre-crisis status of the companies. The perceptions of the entrepreneurs also differ. Some entrepreneurs perceive the crisis as a threat to their business while others see opportunities for innovation. These perceptions are likely to guide the strategic choices and managerial practices of the entrepreneurs. Digitalization is a common denominator with regard to social responsibility. However, the primary focus is on socially responsible practices for the health and safety of employees.
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- Tesfaye, Besrat, et al.
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Engaging Successful Migrant Entrepreneurs in Socially Responsible Causes : A Case from Sweden
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Ingår i: Responsible People. - Cham : Palgrave Macmillan. - 9783030107390 - 9783030107406 ; , s. 15-38
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Bokkapitel (refereegranskat)abstract
- A wide range of policy and practical initiatives aimed at improving the engagement and performance in CSR in SMEs have been initiated at all levels of society. A central issue is to what extent and how SMEs may be engaged in CSR initiatives. This chapter discusses CSR in Swedish SMEs, more specifically how successful migrant entrepreneurs (SUME) can be engaged in initiatives facilitating the labor market integration of new migrants. The CSR perceptions, motives, and priorities of SUME in participating in initiatives that address broader social issues are explored.
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- Tesfaye, Besrat, et al.
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Cross-Sector Collaboration - Mission Impossible? : Lessons From A Case Of Social Responsibility In The Integration Process
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Ingår i: The 7th International Conference on Social Responsibility, Ethics, and Sustainable Business. - Bucharest : ASE Publishing. ; , s. 19-20
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Konferensbidrag (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Cross-sector collaboration has become a prominent feature of corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives in business organizations. In the past few years in Sweden, for example, a wide range of policies, programs, and projects have been initiated to facilitate the labor market integration of new migrants. A common feature of these projects is cross-sector collaboration between the private sector, the public sector, and civil society (nonprofit organizations). However, the phenomena is not yet well understood. Why are cross-sector CSR initiatives increasing? How are they organized? What are the sources of values? What factors influence cross-sector collaborations? How are cross-sector collaborations evaluated? Our main concern in this paper is how tri-sector CSR collaborations are initiated, implemented, and create values for various stakeholders. Furthermore, we explore the factors that influence the effectiveness of tri-sector collaborative efforts. The objective is to contribute to our understanding of the 20 conditions for cross-sector collaboration in addressing social issues. Understanding tri-sector collaboration is important because these have the potential to generate transformative values for individuals and society
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