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Contents List of abbreviations - - PDF document
Contents List of abbreviations - - PDF document
Qualification Level Module Name Module Number Project Title Name of Candidate Candidate No. Submission Date Word Count Contents List of abbreviations
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Lis ist of abbreviations
CSR- Corporate social responsibility BMW - Bayerische Motoren Werke CBL – Ceylon biscuit limited FMCG – Fast moving consumer goods SLIM – Sri lanka institute of marketing
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Table 1:- Advantages and Disadvantages ............................................................................................... 5
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1 Introduction
The ways that an organisation handles their relationships with groups that has a legitimate interest is called the corporate social responsibility of an organisation (Moon, 2014). Similarly, Hohnen (2007, p.2) suggests that CSR is how an organisation develops their products, processes and services concentrating on their stakeholders, in an environmental friendly and economical way. Furthermore, McWilliam, Siegal and Wright (2005, p.3) state that CSR is the extra effort that a company performs beyond their corporate expectations, to do good for the
- society. However, Horrigan (2010, p.34) elaborates that in the twenty first century it is
important for an organisation to follow good CSR practices to gain corporate sustainability as CSR is largely discussed in the present world. The purpose of this essay is to understand what CSR means and how CSR can be used for the betterment of an organisation. First, CSR will be defined by the author. Secondly, the advantages and disadvantages will be discussed along with business examples for benefits of
- CSR. Finally, the author’s views on CSR will be illustrated.
2 Analysis
2.1 An Organisation being socially responsible Hopkins (2012, p.15) states that corporate social responsibility is treating the stakeholders of an organisation in an ethical and responsible way to make them feel accepted. Similarly, Mullerat (2010, p.14) suggests that CSR is an attempt of an organisation to protect and to keep the legitimate interests of all its stakeholders. Furthermore, Werther and Chandler (2012, p.5) indicate that CSR as the responsibility of an organisation to not only earn maximum profits but to be accountable to its stakeholders while achieving the corporate objectives. Similarly, Simpson and Taylor (2013, pp.204-205) define CSR as ‘organisations considering and managing their impact on a variety of stakeholders’. Likewise, Okpara and Idowu (2013, p.4)
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illustrate that CSR is, organisations identifying the values and needs of their stakeholders in
- rder to give them some attention in the organisations habitual activities. However, Sims
(2003, p.44) in his work identifies that organisations perform different activities in order to achieve their goals and that these activities have an impact on several parties who are interested in the business. He further interprets that CSR is the organisations’ obligation towards the parties who are affected by the organisations’ activities. In addition, Cavusgil et al. (2014, p.145) suggest that CSR is to operate in an ethical and legal manner that would meet or exceed the expectations of interested parties which will eventually satisfy the stakeholders indirectly. In contrast, CSR is what an organisation returns back to the community and society where they
- perate and earn profits (Idowu and Filho, 2009).
Although authors share similar definitions about CSR (Mullerat, 2010; Weber and Chandler, 2012), there are differences between them (McWilliam, Siegel and Wright, 2005). Built on the above argument advantages and disadvantages of Corporate Social Responsibility is discussed in the next section. 2.2 What organisations gain from CSR Organisations gain advantages and disadvantages by practicing CSR (Smith, 2011; Mullerat, 2010). Consequently, Spence and Morland (2010, P.202) state that CSR is important for an
- rganisation to build a good company image. Similarly, Hohnen (2007, p.11) illustrates that
CSR helps an organisation to uplift the reputation by good governance. Furthermore, Paetzold (2009, p.8) states that long term wealth of an organisation can be secured if they practice CSR because the developed corporate image will result in repeat purchases. In addition, Frank (2005, p.67) explains that if a company practices CSR, they can recruit highly qualified employees easily and that the loyalty of customers will develop. Likewise, Smith (2011, p.11) states that CSR builds a relationship between the organisation and the society that creates a positive impact. Furthermore, Hohnen (2007, p.11) explains that innovativeness, competitiveness and the position of the market can be influenced by CSR. However, William, Werther and Chandler (2010, P.19) state that CSR is important for organisations as it affects
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every aspect and activity of the company. However, there are disadvantages of practicing CSR as well (Mazurkiewicz and Devcomm, 2004; Mullerat, 2010). Spence and Morland (2010, P.202) illustrates that the main disadvantage of CSR for a company is the rise of the cost in its operations. In contrast, Mullerat (2010, p.264) states that less supervision and monitoring of CSR projects is a disadvantage as they do not meet the expected performance levels. On the contrary Mazurkiewicz and Devcomm (2004) elaborate that small and mid-sized organisations often suffer from the cost of CSR and that small firms are squeezed as a result of the greater production of larger firms due to CSR. Similarly, Henderson (2002, Ch.6) cited in Peil and Staveren (2009, p.73) believes that CSR leads to resource misallocation as the bigger firms are more capable to adopt than the mid and small sized firms. Moreover Brejning (2013, p.126) declares that organisations use CSR for promotion purpose rather than to do good for the society and Brejning also claims that it is one of the biggest negative impacts of CSR. Built on the above argument it’s understood that although different authors share different views about the advantages and disadvantages of CSR there are certain similarities (Spence and Morland, 2010; Hohnen, 2007). The table below illustrates them further more. [Source: - Author developed (2015) based on (Frank, 2005; Hohnen, 2007; Brejning, 2013)]
Table 1:- Advantages and Disadvantages
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES Builds a good company image Builds relationships with customers Secured long term wealth Can recruit qualified employees easily Competitive advantage Innovativeness Costly Pressure to small firms Cost suffered by small firms Used for promotion purpose Resource misallocation
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The practicality and benefits of CSR will be discussed in the next section along with examples
- f local and international companies.
2.3 Practical application of CSR In the present business world, every organisation practices CSR in some way as it is beneficial for the sustainability of the company (William, Werther and Chandler, 2010). Thus, many multinational companies such as Google, Nestle, Coca-Cola, Xerox and also local companies such as MAS holdings, Brandix and CBL consider CSR important. Xerox is an American multinational business process and document management corporation which also offers a range of printing equipment. Moreover, Xerox for more than 75 years has been identified as a company that behaves as a good corporate citizen. Hence, they allocate a lot ($13.5 million-2013) from the budget for CSR projects such as environmental affairs, for colleges, science and technology development. As a result, Xerox is one of the companies that has a stable and increasing profit as they have good corporate governance. Furthermore, they have won a great number of awards, such as, the best ethical behavior award in 2015, corporate entrepreneur award in 2014 and green supply chain award in 2014. Moreover, Xerox has a high employment retention rate due to the above mentioned awards won by their ethical behavior towards interested groups. In addition, Xerox has also created a strong bond with the next generation through their CSR projects which is a benefit for the organisation in the long run (Xerox Corporation, 2013). Ceylon Biscuits limited is the largest local biscuit and cereal manufacturer which also caters the international markets. In addition, CBL is well known for its CSR practices. Thus, they have CSR projects in many areas such as education, sports, to the community and disaster response initiatives. Due to, the above projects and many more CBL has gained a competitive advantage over their rival companies over the years. Furthermore, they have won many awards such as SLIM brand excellence award, youth FMCG brand of the year award and global brand leadership award. As a result, of the above mentioned awards and the ethical behavior of CBL,
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they have a better market share than the rivals which is 55% of the Sri Lankan biscuit market. However, by their CSR projects towards the local community, CBL has been able to place their brand close to the underprivileged community (Munchlk, 2012). 2.4 Authors’ View Based on the above, the author defines CSR as organisations being concerned about their stakeholders in order to satisfy stakeholder expectations while giving something back to the society as suggested by (Hopkins, 2012). Similarly, Sims (2003) illustrates that CSR is also the social obligations of organisations which results the long term sustainability and a better future. Indeed, it is understood that there are advantages and disadvantages when a company practices
- CSR. However, the author believes that advantages are greater than disadvantages as suggested
by (Paetzold, 2009; Brejning, 2013). Furthermore, many multinational and local companies practices CSR in the present business world. For instance Xerox, Nestle, Brandix and CBL are recognised for their CSR. The author states that the main advantage of CSR is, the developed corporate image, which is the way that the general public sees the company. In contrast, the main disadvantage according to the view of the author is the increased cost of operations as suggested by (Spence and Morland, 2010). The author also believes that the success of companies like Xerox and CBL discussed in the analysis, is mainly because of their CSR practices. In conclusion of the view, the author indicates that it is beneficial for a company to practice CSR as suggested by (Frank, 2005). Discussed above is the authors view on the analysis and the literature developed in the essay. In the next section the author will conclude the essay along with any key points discovered.
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3 Conclusion After a brief introduction to the essay, the meaning of CSR was discussed according to the views of different authors (Mullerat, 2010; Horrigan, 2010; Moon, 2014). Furthermore, Sims (2003, p.44) states that CSR is the activities of an organisation that effects the stakeholders. However, there are contrasting views to CSR as well (McWilliam, Siegel and Wright, 2005). Next, why an organisation should practice CSR and what organisations gain from CSR have been discussed. Generally, what organisations gain from CSR are the advantages such as increased profits, competitive advantage as suggested by (Paetzold, 2009; Hohnen, 2007). However, the disadvantages are the increased cost and resource misallocation. Furthermore, the practical application of CSR has been discussed along with regard to multinational (Xerox, Coca-cola) and local (CBL, Brandix) examples. Finally, the authors’ view and analysis on the essay have been discussed in the above section as required.
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4 References
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