Corporate Social Responsibility In The Wood Products Industry
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| Author | : Zhen Cai |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 176 |
| Release | : 2012 |
| Genre | : Electronic Dissertations |
| ISBN | : |
Consumer perceptions and reactions to corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the wood products industry were explored. This research qualitatively and quantitatively analyzed past consumer WTP studies on certified wood products. Results suggested that frequently purchased wood products, wood products with lower-than-average base prices, studies using conjoint analysis instead of contingent valuation method, and online surveys tend to elicit higher percentage price premiums for certified wood products. Results from two surveys in the U.S. and China, respectively showed that consumers from both nations showed higher desire toward companies' legal and ethical responsibilities compared with economic and philanthropic responsibilities. U.S. consumers' desire of economic responsibilities was higher than philanthropic responsibilities while Chinese consumers had lower level of desire toward economic responsibilities compared with philanthropic responsibilities. Results from this dissertation also indicated that consumers from the U.S. and China: (a) were more likely to purchase from manufacturing companies with a higher level of social responsibility; (b) preferred domestically manufactured wood products; (c) expressed higher interests in wood products made of solid wood. Compared with Chinese respondents, U.S. respondents indicated a higher level of preference toward solid wood products and domestically produced wood products.
| Author | : Rajat Panwar |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 328 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| Genre | : Forest products industry |
| ISBN | : |
Business is a social institution and society has always designated a role for business which has been undergoing changes with changing societal values and paradigms. Thus while business has always had some responsibilities, the modern connotation of the words corporate social responsibility commonly refers to business assuming responsibilities in economic, social and environmental realms. Relevance and acceptance of this view regarding the role of business in society has been increasing and is especially important for sectors such as the forest products industry. However corporate social responsibility in the forest products industry is an under- investigated area, more so, in the US context. To fill this gap, this research investigates corporate social responsibility in the US forest products industry. This is done by first developing a general theoretical foundation about the concept of corporate social responsibility, followed by investigating students' perceptions regarding the success of the US forest products industry in fulfilling its economic, social and environmental responsibilities. These students were drawn from four academic majors at Oregon State University and University of Montana and their perceptions were assessed on items covering economic, social and environmental responsibilities that were developed in Finland. The results suggest that students with different academic majors perceive the US forest products industry's success in fulfilling its economic, social and environmental responsibilities differently. Differences in perceptions were also found between male and female students. Limitations associated with this study led to conducting a broader study by first identifying social and environmental issues associated with the US forest products industry and then assessing the perceptions of general society with regards to industry's performance on these issues. Issues were identified by developing a two stage framework that consists of key-informants interviews and a Delphi group decision-making technique. Societal perceptions were assessed relative to industry perceptions for developing insights into business and society interaction. This was done by developing an issues evaluation framework consisting the legitimacy gap and expectational gaps components. Results suggest that significant legitimacy and expectational gaps exist between societal respondents and industry managers, indicating managerial attention to the social and environmental issues facing the US forest products industry.
| Author | : Jeffrey A. Sonnenfeld |
| Publisher | : Praeger |
| Total Pages | : 310 |
| Release | : 1981-08-30 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Jane Lister |
| Publisher | : UBC Press |
| Total Pages | : 305 |
| Release | : 2012-01-01 |
| Genre | : Political Science |
| ISBN | : 0774820365 |
Public concern about worsening global environmental and social conditions has spurred corporate participation in voluntary corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs. Such efforts are promising, but CSR participation has unfolded unevenly across the globe, leading to skepticism about the efficacy of CSR efforts, and to increased pressure on governments to get involved. Corporate Social Responsibility and the State examines CSR governance through the lens of forest certification in Canada, the US, and Sweden. Drawing on more than one hundred interviews with experts, Lister offers revealing new information on CSR governance, ultimately demonstrating the importance of voluntary CSR as a supplement to rather than a substitute for strong state regulation. One of the first studies to directly address the role of the public sector in CSR, this book provides much-needed theoretical and practical guidance for understanding a vital new governance approach to effective social and environmental stewardship.
| Author | : Anders Örtenblad |
| Publisher | : Edward Elgar Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 433 |
| Release | : 2016-11-25 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 1783474807 |
Is corporate social responsibility (CSR) a universal idea? Is the same exact definition of CSR relevant for any organization, regardless of context? Or would such a definition need to be adapted to fit different types of organizations, in different cultures, industries and sectors? This book discusses how CSR preferably should be practiced in various generalized contexts. Experts share their knowledge on whether a broad definition of CSR can be practiced as is or if it first has to undergo changes, in as various generalized contexts as Buddhist and Islamic organizations, developing countries, the food processing industry, the shipping industry, and the pharmaceutical industry.
| Author | : Samuel O. Idowu |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 228 |
| Release | : 2018-08-03 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 3319926519 |
This book provides a comprehensive and detailed introduction to the ISO 26000 standard for social responsibility (SR) in businesses and corporations. In addition to discussing the standard’s focus on various stakeholders and seven core topics, the book underscores its key aspects and most debatable issues, with a focus on its connection to sustainable business practices. It presents numerous cases and practical examples of the ISO 26000’s implementation and discusses the outcomes and lessons learned, in terms of the extent to which organizations can envision practicing CSR in ways that fit their activities, stakeholders and environment. Lately, the ISO 26000 has proved to offer an interesting and important approach to the standardization of (corporate) social responsibility. Approached and perceived as a voluntary standard that does not include any specific requirements, determining the best way to implement and work with it involved a considerable amount of experimentation. This book showcases the current state of application and discusses how different countries have developed their own specific versions of the standard, which organizations can use to certify their SR processes.
| Author | : Rae Lindsay |
| Publisher | : Kluwer Law International B.V. |
| Total Pages | : 620 |
| Release | : 2020-06-17 |
| Genre | : Law |
| ISBN | : 9403522305 |
In a dramatic departure from its voluntary origins, corporate social responsibility (CSR) is rapidly shifting to hold multinational companies accountable for more than traditional shareholder performance. This CSR movement is embracing new environmental, social and governance (ESG) frameworks that both promote global sustainability goals and enhance accountability for negative impacts businesses can have on ‘planet and people’. This collection of essays by leading businesspeople, international civil servants, legal practitioners, academics, and other experts offers a forward-looking and pragmatic perspective that illuminates the major themes in this movement towards increasingly sustainable, transparent and accountable business practices. The collection shows how CSR has evolved to account for societal pressures, environmental, climate change and human rights impacts, international policy imperatives and the practical challenges of regulating commercial activity that transcends borders. The chapters offer an in-depth examination of current issues including: international frameworks and multistakeholder initiatives catalysing foundational change; the shifting emphasis on corporate imperatives to avoid harm to third parties; trends in CSR, focused on assuring the planet's future sustainability and social stability; regulatory initiatives around the globe, including Europe, North America, Asia and Africa; and extended accountability for activities of corporate group members and supply chains. The pressure and business case for companies to incorporate CSR into corporate governance is intensifying with each quarter, shareholder meeting, and regulatory agenda. The integration of CSR and new ESG frameworks into multinational corporate strategy and operations is key to sustainable business models that can generate long-term value for the organization and all stakeholders. Their acceptance as cornerstones of 21st century business practice appears inevitable. Taking full account of the imperative for companies and their lawyers to grapple with the practical and legal challenges in this area, this volume is an invaluable and pragmatic addition to the practitioners’ toolbox at this important juncture in an ever-more dynamic field.
| Author | : TRADA Technology |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 32 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| Genre | : Forest products industry |
| ISBN | : 9781900510585 |
| Author | : Xiaoou Han |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 192 |
| Release | : 2010 |
| Genre | : Forest products industry |
| ISBN | : |
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) can be defined as companies acting in accordance with societal demands. In recent years, CSR has gradually become a leading issue in business. Heightened corporate attention to CSR has not been entirely voluntary. Many companies awoke to it only after being surprised by public response to issues they had not previously thought were part of their responsibilities. Firms should follow, even anticipate, these changes and adapt their activities according to the expectations of society. CSR has various meanings in different contexts. When identifying and anticipating CSR related issues, context should be taken into account. CSR can differ among industries. Thus, a closer look of CSR in a specific industry is necessary. CSR can also vary among countries and regions. It should be viewed from a regional perspective as well. It is also suggested in literatures that CSR is positively related to company size. Companies that have higher sales levels tend to have a higher CSR performance. Both qualitative and quantitative methods are used to investigate the current situation of large global forest products companies in terms of CSR implementation. The findings of this study outlines current situation of CSR implementation in the global forest sector. They provided Insights on how context could impact CSR implementation.
| Author | : Abagail McWilliams |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 736 |
| Release | : 2019-10-24 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 0192523228 |
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) continues to grow as an area of interest in academia and business. Encompassing broad topics such as the relationship between business, society, and government, environmental issues, globalization, and the social and ethical dimensions of management and corporate operation, CSR has become an increasingly interdisciplinary subject relevant to areas of economics, sociology, and psychology, among others. New directions in CSR research include advanced 'micro' based investigations in organizational behaviour and human resource management, additional studies of environmental social responsibility and sustainability, further research on 'strategic' CSR, connections between social responsibility and entrepreneurship, and improvements in methods and data analysis as the field matures. Through authoritative contributions from international scholars across the social sciences, this Handbook provides a cohesive overview of this recent expansion. It introduces new perspectives, new methodologies, and new evidence from a range of disciplines to encourage and facilitate interdisciplinary research and global implementation of corporate social responsibility.
