| Description |
1 online resource (169 pages) |
| Series |
Routledge Contemporary South Asia Series |
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Routledge contemporary South Asia series.
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| Contents |
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of Illustrations; Acknowledgements; 1. Introduction; Research methodology; 2. CSR and development: how the two concepts evolved; Conclusions; Note; 3. The state of development in Pakistan; Poverty and inequality in Pakistan; Share of income and employment; Rural poverty; Women's development; Social indicators (health, education and housing); Conclusions; 4. Industrial development, management culture and CSR in Pakistan; Management culture and CSR in Pakistan; Conclusions; Note |
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5. Government regulations regarding CSR in PakistanConclusions; Notes; 6. Perceptions and motivations of the indigenous corporate sector regarding CSR in Pakistan; Perceptions of CSR; Motivations behind CSR; Conclusions ; Notes; 7. CSR policies and practices; Corporate social responsibility (CSR) policies; CSR activities; Conclusions; Note; 8. Channels and forms of support; Channels of support; The relationship between channels of support and companies' corporate social policies; Forms of support; Conclusions; Note; 9. Conclusions; Orientation and awareness; Changing perceptions |
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Developing joint venturesMotivating company employees; Understanding and re-orientating corporate sector priorities; Building long-term relationships; References; Index |
| Summary |
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has not only become an important concept for corporate organizations but also civil society, community, state and the multilateral and bilateral development agencies. It has acquired great significance in the aftermath of the global financial crisis of 2008, not only in the advanced economies, but also in emerging and developing countries. In contemporary Pakistan problems of poverty, unemployment, illiteracy, and human rights violations are frequent. These problems cannot be dealt with by the state and civil society alone and call for corporate involve |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Social responsibility of business -- Pakistan
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Corporations -- Social aspects -- Pakistan
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Economic development -- Pakistan
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Industries -- General.
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Corporations -- Social aspects.
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Economic development.
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Economic history.
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Social responsibility of business.
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| SUBJECT |
Pakistan -- Economic conditions
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| Subject |
Pakistan.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781134625338 |
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1134625332 |
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