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Sustainability and the Triple Bottom Line
Authors: Dalby, Kaarsten Turner; Palmer, Todd; Potts, Kevin; Sullivan, Denny; Eager, Claire
Product Type: Essays and Concept Papers
Source: Kenan-Flagler Business School, UNC-Chapel Hill
Publication Year: 2006
Whole Foods Markets (WF) owns and operates the largest chain of natural food stores in the United States. Already an internationally-recognized brand synonymous with organic and natural foods, the chain prides itself on its commitment to sustainable agriculture, wise environmental practices and community involvement.
Analysis of Carbon Trading as a Means to Emission Reduction
Authors: Li, Ying-Ying; Czaja, Ian; Ito, Tomoko; Abramson, Lloyd
Product Type: Essays and Concept Papers
Source: Kenan-Flagler Business School, UNC-Chapel Hill
Publication Year: 2006
Reducing the negative effects of climate change requires a global strategy because of the global nature of the problem. Carbon trading, or selling the right to emit greenhouse gases in the market, is increasingly discussed in policy circles as one possible solution to achieving greenhouse gas reductions.
Water Scarcity
Authors: Buddemeier, Florian; Busse, Sarah; Clabo, Ron; Lam, Jessica; Xue, Bridget (Yun)
Product Type: Essays and Concept Papers
Source: Kenan-Flagler Business School, UNC-Chapel Hill
Publication Year: 2006
This paper addresses the issue of water scarcity – a global challenge particularly pressing to the developing nations of the world. Globally, over 1 billion people lack access to clean water. According to the UN two thirds of the world population could be affected by water scarcity by 2025.
Ethical Food Consumption
Authors: Balu, Suresh; Garg, Nishant; Majumder, Patha; Park, Juny; Sawani, Rahoul; Sharma, Divya
Product Type: Essays and Concept Papers
Source: Kenan-Flagler Business School, UNC-Chapel Hill
Publication Year: 2006
Recent years have seen the growth of consumer purchases of food products labeled “organic” and “fair trade.” This paper summarizes the history, aims, and requirements of fair trade and organic food labeling.
Supply Chain Considerations For Product Recycling
Author: Swaminathan, Jayashankar M.
Product Type: Essays and Concept Papers
Source: Kenan-Flagler Business School, UNC-Chapel Hill
Publication Year: 2006
Growing environmental concerns about manufacturing waste, along with cost considerations, have prompted some firms to collect reusable product modules and refurbish them for sale in the aftermarket. However, product recycling or remanufacturing often presents unique production and supply chain challenges for firms.
Teaching Ethics, CSR & Sustainability
Authors: Jones Christensen, Lisa; Peirce, Ellen
Product Type: Essays and Concept Papers
Source: Kenan-Flagler Business School, UNC-Chapel Hill
Publication Year: 2006
MBA programs are expanding their focus to examine the corporation’s ethical role in society (its corporate social responsibility, or CSR), as well as its role in maintaining an adequate quality and quantity of resources for future generations (its sustainability). The article presents findings of a survey examining the extent to which MBA programs are embracing these concepts.
Employee Ownership: Operating through Tough Times
Author: Mathews, Anthony
Product Type: Essays and Concept Papers
Source: The Beyster Institute
Publication Year: 2006
Workers in employee ownership companies actually get paid five to 12 percent more than comparable employees in comparable companies, according to a major study in Washington state, and have three times the retirement benefits.
What Research in Marketing Can Teach Managers About Improving Corporate Social Performance
Author: Bloom, Paul
Product Type: Essays and Concept Papers
Source: Kenan-Flagler Business School, UNC-Chapel Hill
Publication Year: 2006
This paper presents an overview of the research undertaken by marketing scholars concerned with the social impact of marketing practices.
The Costs and Benefits of Undoing Egocentric Responsibility Assessments in Groups
Authors: Bazerman, Max H.; Caruso, Eugene M.; Epley, Nicholas
Product Type: Essays and Concept Papers; Journal Articles
Source: Journal of Personality and Psychology, Vol. 91, No. 5. The American Psychological Association
Publication Year: 2006
Individuals working in groups often egocentrically believe they have contributed more of the total work than is logically possible. Actively considering others' contributions effectively reduces these egocentric assessments, but this research suggests that undoing egocentric biases in groups may have some unexpected costs...
Company Stakeholder Responsibility
Authors: Freeman, R. Edward; Velamuri, S. Ramakrishna; Moriarty, Brian
Product Type: Essays and Concept Papers
Source: Business Roundtable Institute for Corporate Ethics
Publication Year: 2006
Corporate social responsibility is often about seeming to "do good works." And, while there is certainly nothing wrong with doing more good, there can be an implication that companies need to do good works because the underlying structure of business is not good, or morally neutral. This is a destructive idea and can cause companies to act in bad faith and get involved in matters where they have little expertise. The authors outline a new approach that focuses on "corporate stakeholder responsibility."
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