Viewpoint: Global responsibility and total freedom

Cornuel, Eric; Kletz, Pierre

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“…Another author described the term as ambiguous and suggested that it might be used as an umbrella term for business ethics, sustainable development, social responsibility, and corporate citizenship (Pesqueux, 2003). The remainder of the issue associated global responsibility with such topics as international education needed in business schools (Lorange, 2003), political and economic freedom (Cornuel & Kletz, 2003), and the effects of globalization (O'Higgins, 2003), among others. Ultimately, it seemed clear that in order for the term global responsibility to supplant social responsibility, much scholarly effort would be required.…”

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Social Responsibility: The Concept As Defined by Apparel and Textile Scholars

Dickson

Eckman

2006

Clothing and Textiles Research Journal

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Eighty-seven members of the International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA) completed an electronic survey focused on the scholarly activities in which they are engaged that relate to social responsibility. A wide range of social responsibility topics was considered important to address in our teaching. Most important were topics related to labor practices in and trade with developing countries, consumerism, aspects of environmental protection, and body image. Responses to an open-ended question on defining socially responsible apparel/textile business revealed a three-dimensional concept incorporating an orientation encompassing the environment and its people, a philosophy balancing ethics/morality with profit, and an emphasis on the business actions and strategies resulting in positive outcomes for people and the environment. The social responsibility concept serves as a critical linkage among apparel and textile scholars across the various subdisciplines.

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Social Responsibility: The Concept As Defined by Apparel and Textile Scholars

Dickson

Eckman

2006

Clothing and Textiles Research Journal

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“…In addition to enforcing the quality and self-discipline of citizens, policies and laws are made to control their behaviour. Cornuel and Kletz (2003) observe that to preserve people's lives and safety, artificial barriers, such as laws, should be imposed. De Certeau (1984) defines authoritative institutional controls as "strategies", and Siu (2001) claims that these strategies (policies, plans, ordinances, rules, regulations, programmes, etc.)…”

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Freedom and control: a state of balance in public space

Zhao

Siu

2014

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Purpose – The purpose of this study is to determine how to achieve a balance between freedom and control in public space. It analyses the relationship between freedom and control to identify phenomena and offer users and policymakers instructions for achieving that balance. Public space, including privately owned public space, is important to urban living. People have both the right to use public space and the responsibility to protect it. Both freedom and control should exist in public space in an appropriate combination. It is impossible and inappropriate for us to ask for absolute freedom or endure unreasonable control. Design/methodology/approach – A case study of Hong Kong’s Mass Transit Railway (MTR) reveals typical freedom/control relationships. Quantitative descriptions are given based on field observations. Findings – Freedom and control are primary factors affecting the quality of urban life and management of city space. They depend on and conflict with each other. The balance between freedom and control is a balance between diverse spaces. The “freedom space” belonging to both citizens and authorities determines whether freedom and control are balanced. Ethics and strategies constitute control. Only when each authority and user obtains a proper freedom space can freedom and control achieve balance in public space. Research limitations/implications – Freedom and control differ across cities because they are both affected by culture, history and tradition. As each city has its own characteristics, the freedom and control in each open space are distinctive. Balancing freedom and control requires an understanding of a city’s background and the era. While this paper does not attempt to achieve this understanding, further studies could devote more attention to dimensions of time and location. Practical implications – The findings provide recommendations for users, policymakers and construction and management companies that will allow the management of harmonious and high-quality open spaces. Social implications – Freedom and control are two main factors affecting quality of life. The balance between freedom and control may bring a harmony and stable society environment. It would benefit both the authority and the people a lot. Originality/value – This study provides a systematic analysis of freedom and control in public space and makes a valuable contribution to quality urban space policy, design and management.

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Corporate social responsibility (CSR) perspectives of leading firms in Ghana

Ofori

Hinson

2007

Corporate Governance: The International Journal of Business in Society

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Purpose -Corporate social responsibility (CSR) research has blossomed in this new millennium. This has been due to: the increasing concern expressed by policy makers about corporate social responsibility; the pressure exerted on firms to demonstrate high ethical standards; and for developing countries, the increasing demands on their firms exporting to Europe and other western countries to document adherence to high ethical standards in order to be competitive. This study sought to ascertain and document the extent of recognition, nature and content of socially responsible actions by firms located in Ghana.Design/methodology/approach -The study used a sample of companies listed in the Ghana Club 100 database, an annual ranking of the most prestigious firms in Ghana. The study adopted an in-depth, exploratory and comparative approach in examining the CSR issues from the perspectives of local versus internationally-connected firms in Ghana.Findings -The key findings of the study were that, although local companies are familiar with the concept and do, indeed, practise some amount of CSR, they subscribe less to the contemporary notion of CSR; they are less strategic, less moral and ethical in their approach to CSR. Thus, internationally-connected Ghanaian firms seem to have a better grasp of the various dimensions of CSR and how these could be used to business and strategic advantage.Research limitations/implications -Future research indications might be the fashioning of a CSR typology for Ghanaian firms and an investigation of the relationship between CSR and financial performance.Originality/value -Reports findings in the first nation-wide study carried out in the area of CSR and will interest academics and practitioners working in and on the area.

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Viewpoint: Global responsibility and total freedom

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Social Responsibility: The Concept As Defined by Apparel and Textile Scholars

Social Responsibility: The Concept As Defined by Apparel and Textile Scholars

Freedom and control: a state of balance in public space

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) perspectives of leading firms in Ghana

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