Corporate social responsibility (CSR) promotes business accountability to stakeholders beyond shareholders. Key CSR areas include environmental protection and employee/community well-being. Drivers of CSR include shrinking government roles, increased stakeholder disclosure demands, growing investor/customer interest in ethics, and competitive labor markets. Benefits of CSR include improved company performance, community benefits, and environmental benefits. Challenges to implementing CSR include the need for reliable indicators and strategy dissemination.
Corporate Social Responsibility is the continuing commitment by business to behave ethically and contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and their families as well as of the local community and society at large.
A Handbook on Corporate Social Responsibility in India developed by CII and PWC has been released at the CII National CSR- CSO Bridge 2013. The Handbook, brought out against the backdrop of the recently passed Companies Bill, which necessitates the provision of 2 percent spend on CSR, is a guidance document for industry for (a) Facilitate development of CSR mandate within organisations and help streamline dialogue within the industry (b) Provide a framework that companies can use to plan and implement CSR activities by addressing the ‘why CSR’ and ‘How to put CSR into action.’ (c) Help industry in identifying NGO partners for CSR implementation.
Effect of Corporate Social Responsibility on the Performance of Banks in Ken...inventionjournals
International Journal of Business and Management Invention (IJBMI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Business and Management. IJBMI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Business and Management, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online
A brief about corporate social responsibilities.
PPT Slides contains - What is Corporate Social Responsibility ( CSR)
Types of Corporate social responsibility ( CSR)
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CSR Collaboration Lab - Partnering on Best Case Practices, Procceding Beyond ...GlobalHunt Foundation
GlobalHunt Foundation has conducted such CSR Collaboration Hub among leading businesses and among diverse stakeholders. The outcome report is a compliation of the proceedings that took place in partnerships with Hindustan Power Projects Limited and the MoserBaer Trus. It encourages a match making platform wherein as a respective stakeholder receives an opportunity to review another’s ongoing or upcoming CSR initiatives and through mutual channels of communication. One of the highlighting aspects of the hub is to seek those areas of interventions that remain unexplored and require immediate attention. The hub are beyond the capacity of an event or a programme, but were conducted
in project series and received active engagement from diverse stakeholders. The main objective is to bring together business leaders, technology solution providers, civil society organizations, sustainability experts to form key collaborations and develop key projects which can be implemented within their respective zones. The other dimension of the hub was focused on imparting essential learnings to the personnel on the upcoming developments in the realm of sustainability and more so encourage an environment of sharing cross sector experiences, challenges and to align the principles of sustainable practices within their operational frameworks.
CSR has a long history associated with it impacts on organizations behavior. CSR is originally considered an American and European concept. During the 1990s the idea of CSR became almost universally approved, also CSR was coupled with strategy literature and finally, in the 2000s.
In India as in the rest of the world there is a growing realization the capital markets and corporations are. After all, created by society and must therefore serve it, not merely profit from it. And those consumers and citizens campaigns can make all the difference.
For over 50 years, Hindalco has worked in the hinterlands of India to better the quality of life of the underprivileged sections of society. This study is undertaken to provide a systematic analysis of:
Businesses combine for many reasons. The rationale for combining som.pdfaromalcom
Businesses combine for many reasons. The rationale for combining sometimes creates tunnel
vision where decision-makers fail to see all stakeholders and their potential impacts.
Suggest a stakeholder that is affected when companies combine. Also add the most important
considerations for this stakeholder during the combination planning process.
Solution
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the responsibility of an organization towards the
welfare and interests of the society in which it operates while maintaining a healthy bottom-line
of profits. Responsible, sustainable and transparent business models help build brand and
reputation as well as help strengthen the community and therefore the marketplace. Business
ethics examines ethical principles and moral or ethical problems that arise in a business
environment. Business ethics reflects the philosophy of business, one of whose aims is to
determine the fundamental purposes of a company. If a company\'s purpose is to maximize
shareholder returns, then sacrificing profits to other concerns is a violation of its fiduciary
responsibility.
The principles of right and wrong that guide an individual in making decisions are called ethics.
As ethics are about moral values, cultural assessments can be extremely valuable when assessing
the moral values in an organization. The message from businesses today is clear—employees
must be well trained and capable of making ethical decisions to protect the business from legal
liability and to maximize long-term profits.
3 Step checklist to analyze the ethics of common business situations:
The social responsibility movement is just one aspect of the overall discipline of business ethics.
Many companies believe they have a responsibility to \"give back\" to society. This focus
includes contributions of time and money, a duty to provide environmentally friendly products
and services, and a desire to improve the lives of individuals here and around the globe. A few
companies stand out as prime examples of how social responsibility can be productively coupled
with sound strategies to advance goodwill, while building sustainable and impressive businesses.
Burt’s Bees - The focus for Burt\'s Bees has always been on well-being and \"the greater good.\"
As part of the Natural Products Association, the company helped develop The Natural Standard
for Personal Care Products, which created guidelines for what can be deemed natural. Burt\'s
Bees follows the highest possible standards for packaging sustainability, furthering its dedication
to the cause as a member of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition. Since the brand\'s start at a
crafts fair selling $200 worth of honey, the company has since expanded to candles, lip balm and
now more than 150 products. In 2009, revenue topped $250 million.
The Body Shop - The Body Shop is regarded as a pioneer of modern corporate social
responsibility as one of the first companies to publish a full report on its efforts and initiatives..
Corporate Social Responsibility is the continuing commitment by business to behave ethically and contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and their families as well as of the local community and society at large.
A Handbook on Corporate Social Responsibility in India developed by CII and PWC has been released at the CII National CSR- CSO Bridge 2013. The Handbook, brought out against the backdrop of the recently passed Companies Bill, which necessitates the provision of 2 percent spend on CSR, is a guidance document for industry for (a) Facilitate development of CSR mandate within organisations and help streamline dialogue within the industry (b) Provide a framework that companies can use to plan and implement CSR activities by addressing the ‘why CSR’ and ‘How to put CSR into action.’ (c) Help industry in identifying NGO partners for CSR implementation.
Effect of Corporate Social Responsibility on the Performance of Banks in Ken...inventionjournals
International Journal of Business and Management Invention (IJBMI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Business and Management. IJBMI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Business and Management, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online
A brief about corporate social responsibilities.
PPT Slides contains - What is Corporate Social Responsibility ( CSR)
Types of Corporate social responsibility ( CSR)
Benefits of Corporate social responsibility for an organization.
CSR Collaboration Lab - Partnering on Best Case Practices, Procceding Beyond ...GlobalHunt Foundation
GlobalHunt Foundation has conducted such CSR Collaboration Hub among leading businesses and among diverse stakeholders. The outcome report is a compliation of the proceedings that took place in partnerships with Hindustan Power Projects Limited and the MoserBaer Trus. It encourages a match making platform wherein as a respective stakeholder receives an opportunity to review another’s ongoing or upcoming CSR initiatives and through mutual channels of communication. One of the highlighting aspects of the hub is to seek those areas of interventions that remain unexplored and require immediate attention. The hub are beyond the capacity of an event or a programme, but were conducted
in project series and received active engagement from diverse stakeholders. The main objective is to bring together business leaders, technology solution providers, civil society organizations, sustainability experts to form key collaborations and develop key projects which can be implemented within their respective zones. The other dimension of the hub was focused on imparting essential learnings to the personnel on the upcoming developments in the realm of sustainability and more so encourage an environment of sharing cross sector experiences, challenges and to align the principles of sustainable practices within their operational frameworks.
CSR has a long history associated with it impacts on organizations behavior. CSR is originally considered an American and European concept. During the 1990s the idea of CSR became almost universally approved, also CSR was coupled with strategy literature and finally, in the 2000s.
In India as in the rest of the world there is a growing realization the capital markets and corporations are. After all, created by society and must therefore serve it, not merely profit from it. And those consumers and citizens campaigns can make all the difference.
For over 50 years, Hindalco has worked in the hinterlands of India to better the quality of life of the underprivileged sections of society. This study is undertaken to provide a systematic analysis of:
Businesses combine for many reasons. The rationale for combining som.pdfaromalcom
Businesses combine for many reasons. The rationale for combining sometimes creates tunnel
vision where decision-makers fail to see all stakeholders and their potential impacts.
Suggest a stakeholder that is affected when companies combine. Also add the most important
considerations for this stakeholder during the combination planning process.
Solution
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the responsibility of an organization towards the
welfare and interests of the society in which it operates while maintaining a healthy bottom-line
of profits. Responsible, sustainable and transparent business models help build brand and
reputation as well as help strengthen the community and therefore the marketplace. Business
ethics examines ethical principles and moral or ethical problems that arise in a business
environment. Business ethics reflects the philosophy of business, one of whose aims is to
determine the fundamental purposes of a company. If a company\'s purpose is to maximize
shareholder returns, then sacrificing profits to other concerns is a violation of its fiduciary
responsibility.
The principles of right and wrong that guide an individual in making decisions are called ethics.
As ethics are about moral values, cultural assessments can be extremely valuable when assessing
the moral values in an organization. The message from businesses today is clear—employees
must be well trained and capable of making ethical decisions to protect the business from legal
liability and to maximize long-term profits.
3 Step checklist to analyze the ethics of common business situations:
The social responsibility movement is just one aspect of the overall discipline of business ethics.
Many companies believe they have a responsibility to \"give back\" to society. This focus
includes contributions of time and money, a duty to provide environmentally friendly products
and services, and a desire to improve the lives of individuals here and around the globe. A few
companies stand out as prime examples of how social responsibility can be productively coupled
with sound strategies to advance goodwill, while building sustainable and impressive businesses.
Burt’s Bees - The focus for Burt\'s Bees has always been on well-being and \"the greater good.\"
As part of the Natural Products Association, the company helped develop The Natural Standard
for Personal Care Products, which created guidelines for what can be deemed natural. Burt\'s
Bees follows the highest possible standards for packaging sustainability, furthering its dedication
to the cause as a member of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition. Since the brand\'s start at a
crafts fair selling $200 worth of honey, the company has since expanded to candles, lip balm and
now more than 150 products. In 2009, revenue topped $250 million.
The Body Shop - The Body Shop is regarded as a pioneer of modern corporate social
responsibility as one of the first companies to publish a full report on its efforts and initiatives..
CSR is a process by which an organization thinks about and evolves its relationships with stakeholders for the common good and demonstrates its commitment in this regard by adoption of appropriate business processes and strategies. Thus, CSR is no charity or mere donations.
CSR is a way of conducting business, by which corporate entities visibly contribute to the social good. Socially responsible companies use CSR to integrate economic, environmental and social objectives with the company’s operations and growth.
Many other names are used to refer to CSR such as socially responsible business, responsible business conduct, responsible entrepreneurship, corporate citizenship, corporate accountability or corporate sustainability.
It is the continuing commitment by businesses to behave ethically & contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce & their families ,local communities and the society at large
CSR requires companies to acknowledge that they should be publicly accountable not only for their financial performance but also for their social and environmental record.
It encompasses the extent to which companies should promote human rights, democracy, community improvement and sustainable development objectives throughout the world.
CSR is the commitment of businesses to contribute to sustainable economic development working with employees, their families, the local community and society at large to improve their quality of life in ways that are both for business and good for international development
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is about how companies manage their business processes to produce an overall positive impact on society. It covers sustainability, social impact and ethics on business interests and objectives. This presentation also gives a balancing view of the commercial interests of businesses and social & environmental obligations of a business enterprise.
The ISO 26000 standard defines CSR as:
an organization's responsibility for the impacts of its decisions and activities on society and the environment, through transparent and ethical behavior that:
- contributes to Sustainable Development, including health and the welfare of society;
- takes into account the expectations of stakeholders;
- is in compliance with applicable law and consistent with international norms of behavior;
- and is integrated throughout the organization and implemented in its relations.
The 6 core subjects listed by ISO 26000 are:
1. Human rights
2. Labor practices
3. The environment
4. Fair operating practices
5. Consumer issues
6. Community involvement and development
The presentation covers all aspects of CSR and provide adequate guidance on the principles and practices of CSR.
Analysis of the effects of economic corporate social responsibility on financ...inventionjournals
The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect economic corporate social responsibility on Financial performance. The study was guided by the following objectives: To analyze the effect of innovational CSR cost on financial performance, to examine the effect of social quality practices spending on financial performance ,to find out the effect of corporate entrepreneurship spending on financial performance and to examine the effect of financial literacy expenditure CSR on financial The study was guided by Stakeholders theory, Shareholder theory and Shareholder-Based Financial Performance theory. This study used quantitative research approaches. Quantitative research is generally associated. Collecting and converting data into numerical form so that statistical calculations can be made and conclusions drawn. This study will employ descriptive research design. The target population used was 100 and sampling procedure used was stratified. The study used primary (collected using questionnaires) and secondary data (trend analysis). To test the validity of the research instruments the questionnaires prepared and submitted to the supervisor and other research experts. In order to test the reliability of the instrument used in this study, the researcher used test retest method. Descriptive and inferential statistics method was used for data analysis and interpretation regression model was used to analyze the effect between variables. The study recommended that companies should ensure effective sustainability programs which include social responsibility, They should also ensure effective social programs are accomplished through cause-related marketing and corporate philanthropy, they should also create initiative which has beneficial relationship between the corporation and society, they should also should ensure corporate governance which is the framework of rules and practices by which a board of directors and embrace accountability, fairness, and transparency in a company's relationship with its stakeholders. For further research the study suggests that more studies should be done on economic social responsibility and corporate governance, economic social responsibility and financial literacy.
Bus106 wk4 ch4 ethics and social responsibilityBhupesh Shah
BUS106 Ethics and Social Responsibility - from UNDERSTANDING CANADIAN BUSINESS, 7th Cdn Edition (custom publication for Seneca) ; published by McGraw-Hill
EFFECTS OF MOTIVATION ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE: A CASE STUDY OF PAKISTAN COMM...azhar901
The introduction of universal banking law has brought changes over the years, with it stiff competition in the banking industry. Commercial banks are no exception to the modern changes in ensuring staff motivation towards their organizational goals. The study seeks to assess the motivational packages available at Pakistan Commercial Bank and how it affects employee performance towards the Bank’s corporate objectives. The survey research design was used for the study. The study revealed that, management can make use of different strategies and policies to motivate employees in the banking environment. Employees are interested in enhanced salaries, fringed benefits, promotion, and car loans as motivating elements sufficient to push employees of the bank to give out their best. The research also revealed that the core duty of the bank is normally carried out by clericals who are more than the supervisors and as such motivational packages should be geared towards the clerical workers to ensure that they delight the customers. Promotion has been a worry to most staff; measures should be put in place by management to ensure that there is continuity in the promotion of staff to avoid low productivity in terms of deposit mobilization. The study revealed that if management withdrew motivational packages it will have serious repercussions on employees‟ performance. There was a positive relation between employee performance and corporate performance since employees were able to achieve the bank‟s performance indicators in terms of deposits, loan recovery, profitability and also ensuring the liquidity of the banks. The conduciveness of the office environment has first time impression on the customers and the welfare of the employees. Management can develop new theories such as equity, macllend theory, Abraham Maslow and Hertzberg two factors to ensure employees achieve work targets.
EFFECTS OF MOTIVATION ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE: A CASE STUDY OF PAKISTAN COMM...azhar901
The introduction of universal banking law has brought changes over the years, with it stiff competition in the banking industry. Commercial banks are no exception to the modern changes in ensuring staff motivation towards their organizational goals. The study seeks to assess the motivational packages available at Pakistan Commercial Bank and how it affects employee performance towards the Bank’s corporate objectives. The survey research design was used for the study. The study revealed that, management can make use of different strategies and policies to motivate employees in the banking environment. Employees are interested in enhanced salaries, fringed benefits, promotion, and car loans as motivating elements sufficient to push employees of the bank to give out their best. The research also revealed that the core duty of the bank is normally carried out by clericals who are more than the supervisors and as such motivational packages should be geared towards the clerical workers to ensure that they delight the customers. Promotion has been a worry to most staff; measures should be put in place by management to ensure that there is continuity in the promotion of staff to avoid low productivity in terms of deposit mobilization. The study revealed that if management withdrew motivational packages it will have serious repercussions on employees‟ performance. There was a positive relation between employee performance and corporate performance since employees were able to achieve the bank‟s performance indicators in terms of deposits, loan recovery, profitability and also ensuring the liquidity of the banks. The conduciveness of the office environment has first time impression on the customers and the welfare of the employees. Management can develop new theories such as equity, macllend theory, Abraham Maslow and Hertzberg two factors to ensure employees achieve work targets
Personal loan and credit risk management at NBPazhar901
Banks today is highly complex organization offering multiple services through various departments, each staffed by specialists in making different kind of financial decisions. Banks today realize that all these management decisions are intimately linked to each other. In a well managed bank all of these management decisions must be coordinated across the whole bank to ensure that they do not clash with each other.
For the project I have selected topic “Personal loan and credit risk management” because of my personal interest in doing something in financial sector especially in the banking sector because banks today focus heavily on the managing risk, attempting to control the exposure to loss due to changes in the interest rate the inability or unwillingness of borrowers to repay their loans, changing currency prices and other risk laden factors. But effective management of risk requires careful coordination of decisions made on the asset side of a bank with the decision made on liabilities side. Thus bankers use different techniques of risk management that can be marshaled in a coordinative fashion to handle many risks.
In the project NBP was taken to make the focused area of the project clear. During the study the operations and activities to see how the guidelines are implemented and what its impacts are on the performance of the respective bank. In the end of project I found out some important findings for the readers and also have given some recommendation for the bank to improvement and betterment in the business.
In the new deregulation and liberal financial initiative is quite obvious that bank will have to be for more creative in responding to the challenges of a dynamic and competitive market place .it will have to develop skills and expertise to strike a balance between the prudent lending and a rapid portfolio which will be crucial in the new environment fund’s management equity, foreign currency and interest rate hedging, venture capital investment and mergers and acquisition technique.
It is highly encouraging to mention that due cognizance is being taken by the regulatory authority that is state bank of Pakistan and the financial institutions to improve the existing scenarios of the banking industry and individual bank, besides it is about time that the National Bank should perform outstanding through taking efficient and effective decisions about their business using different policies, techniques and methods for mitigating the risk and providing the highly derived services to the customers through this it will help the government for improving the performance of financial sector as well as economy of the country.
It is real need of economy of our country that each sector understanding their responsibilities and performs well through adopting attractive policies according to the needs of time
IMPACT OF ADVERTISING ON CUSTOMER PURCHASE BEHAVIOUR IN PHARMACEUTICALSazhar901
This study was conducted to develop a simple framework for finding out the impact of the different kinds of advertisement and promotional tools offered by pharmaceutical industry on the Consumer Purchase behavior and prescribing behavior of doctors. The trend towards self-medication is likely to grow as consumers are becoming familiar with OTC drugs, due to extensive advertising by companies. The present study intends to explore advertising effectiveness of OTC drugs and Prescription drugs amongst consumers and Doctors. Although there are different means of providing the consumers with drug information, advertising seems to be one of the best way and a powerful method of broadcasting information. The customer purchase behavior study in Pharmaceutical advertisement is based on the consumer purchase behavior because buying the medicine lies in the hand of customer (doctor) rather than final consumer (patient). So the customer (doctor) acts as an indirect consumer. Due to this there are two types of customers ear-marked in this study; one is doctor who is indirect consumer and the other one is patient who is direct consumer. The advertisement of Pharmaceutical was found to be persuasive. The study has given good insights for marketers and advertisers of drugs and suggests including elements in the advertisement that increase believability and trust of the advertisement. Results of factor analysis revealed the view that the overall mean score of all the 27 items of attitude towards prescription behavior was 2.96 and standard deviation 0.9091.This indicates that pharmaceutical advertisement makes an impact on doctor prescription behavior. Moreover the study also focused on whether the perception of physicians towards variouspromotional tools is different with respect to demographic variables. This research based on descriptive research or quantitative research. In this descriptive research Cross-Sectional study used to compare demographical variables with attitude of the respondent. Well-structured Questionnaires was developed for direct consumer and doctors to identify important variables influencing Pharmaceutical advertising effectiveness and purchase behavior towards medicine
History, advantage,disadvantage and type of print media azhar901
: Advertising holds a significant part in total revenue pie chart and continues to be the growth driver of the industry. Advertising industry is expected to exhibit higher growth rate owing to the macroeconomic environment. The print sectors share in the overall advertisement pie remains the higher than other forms of media. Having grown by 8.5 per cent in 2014, the print advertising revenue crossed INR176 billion. The advertising revenue have grown at CAGR of 8.8 percent. The advertisement revenues have continued to be the main source of revenues for the print industry, contributing 67 per cent to the industries revenue.
We are going to open our first farm in Pakistan so, first and foremost thing is that we will have to have good marketing because good marketing attracts good market
International business comprises all commercial transactions (private and governmental, sales, investments, logistics, and transportation) that take place between two or more regions, countries and nations beyond their political boundaries.
As companies are spending large amount of investment on the advertisement because they want to keep their product at the top of the customer’s mind. Advertisement has proven to be a successful tool for the communication but companies are still in the confusion that what kind of ingredients should be there and how do these advertisements will help to change the consumer buying behavior
Evaluation method for strategic investmentsazhar901
Typically, valuation has been conducted using traditional methods such as the discounted payback method (DPM) which uses discounted cash flows to determine the time it takes to recoup the original investment; the internal rate of return (IRR) which uses the condition of when the present value is equal to zero to yield the corresponding discount factor or IRR; and the profitability index (PI), also known as the benefit-cost ratio (BCR), which determines the ratio of discounted benefit cash flows to the project‟s costs. Perhaps the most widely used traditional valuation method is NPV (NPV). The NPV method takes expected future cash flows and discounts them to the current time period. Another valuation method known as decision tree analysis (DTA) uses NPV in its valuation, but also accounts for the details of events in a valuation period such a decisions that include cash flow scenarios. The DTA method determines the expected values of outcomes based on their probability of occurrence given that certain decisions are made over time.
An efficiently run human resources department can provide your organization with structure and the ability to meet business needs through managing your company's most valuable resources -- its employees. There are several HR disciplines, or areas, but HR practitioners in each discipline may perform more than one of the more than six essential functions. In small businesses without a dedicated HR department, it's possible to achieve the same level of efficiency and workforce management through outsourcing HR functions or joining a professional employer organization
Consumer Rights Commission of Pakistan (CRCP) is a rights-based civil initiative registered under the Trust Act, 1882. Established in 1998, CRCP is an independent, non-profit, and non-governmental organization. It largely works through local fund-raising and engaging volunteers. It is not supported by any industry or commercial sector. It is the first nationalconsumer organization in the country, which approaches the issue of consumer protection in comprehensive and holistic terms. Its vision and strategies have significant cross linkages with both market practices and issues of governance. CRPC is led by a highly qualified team of professionals and they have worked on the core issues of the consumers' community. The Commission plans to establish its chapters in all provinces to achieve its objectives and members of all walks of life will be included.
In State Bank of Pakistan, the head is called “Chairman” or “President” of the Bank. And after President there is Five Broad of Directors. SBP has Seven Departments which control the working of the Divisions, Wing, Section and Regional of the state bank of Pakistan.
Customer is the most important player of market. All the efforts of companies are directed towards customers. Customer can either remain loyal with a particular brand or switch to another one. This particular study is going to evaluate the factors influencing customers to switch brands. This chapter presents work of previous researchers regarding brand switching. Factors influencing brand switching have been critically analyzed in the light of previous researches on brand switching
Military Commissions details LtCol Thomas Jasper as Detailed Defense CounselThomas (Tom) Jasper
Military Commissions Trial Judiciary, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Notice of the Chief Defense Counsel's detailing of LtCol Thomas F. Jasper, Jr. USMC, as Detailed Defense Counsel for Abd Al Hadi Al-Iraqi on 6 August 2014 in the case of United States v. Hadi al Iraqi (10026)
ALL EYES ON RAFAH BUT WHY Explain more.pdf46adnanshahzad
All eyes on Rafah: But why?. The Rafah border crossing, a crucial point between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, often finds itself at the center of global attention. As we explore the significance of Rafah, we’ll uncover why all eyes are on Rafah and the complexities surrounding this pivotal region.
INTRODUCTION
What makes Rafah so significant that it captures global attention? The phrase ‘All eyes are on Rafah’ resonates not just with those in the region but with people worldwide who recognize its strategic, humanitarian, and political importance. In this guide, we will delve into the factors that make Rafah a focal point for international interest, examining its historical context, humanitarian challenges, and political dimensions.
A "File Trademark" is a legal term referring to the registration of a unique symbol, logo, or name used to identify and distinguish products or services. This process provides legal protection, granting exclusive rights to the trademark owner, and helps prevent unauthorized use by competitors.
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Car Accident Injury Do I Have a Case....Knowyourright
Every year, thousands of Minnesotans are injured in car accidents. These injuries can be severe – even life-changing. Under Minnesota law, you can pursue compensation through a personal injury lawsuit.
WINDING UP of COMPANY, Modes of DissolutionKHURRAMWALI
Winding up, also known as liquidation, refers to the legal and financial process of dissolving a company. It involves ceasing operations, selling assets, settling debts, and ultimately removing the company from the official business registry.
Here's a breakdown of the key aspects of winding up:
Reasons for Winding Up:
Insolvency: This is the most common reason, where the company cannot pay its debts. Creditors may initiate a compulsory winding up to recover their dues.
Voluntary Closure: The owners may decide to close the company due to reasons like reaching business goals, facing losses, or merging with another company.
Deadlock: If shareholders or directors cannot agree on how to run the company, a court may order a winding up.
Types of Winding Up:
Voluntary Winding Up: This is initiated by the company's shareholders through a resolution passed by a majority vote. There are two main types:
Members' Voluntary Winding Up: The company is solvent (has enough assets to pay off its debts) and shareholders will receive any remaining assets after debts are settled.
Creditors' Voluntary Winding Up: The company is insolvent and creditors will be prioritized in receiving payment from the sale of assets.
Compulsory Winding Up: This is initiated by a court order, typically at the request of creditors, government agencies, or even by the company itself if it's insolvent.
Process of Winding Up:
Appointment of Liquidator: A qualified professional is appointed to oversee the winding-up process. They are responsible for selling assets, paying off debts, and distributing any remaining funds.
Cease Trading: The company stops its regular business operations.
Notification of Creditors: Creditors are informed about the winding up and invited to submit their claims.
Sale of Assets: The company's assets are sold to generate cash to pay off creditors.
Payment of Debts: Creditors are paid according to a set order of priority, with secured creditors receiving payment before unsecured creditors.
Distribution to Shareholders: If there are any remaining funds after all debts are settled, they are distributed to shareholders according to their ownership stake.
Dissolution: Once all claims are settled and distributions made, the company is officially dissolved and removed from the business register.
Impact of Winding Up:
Employees: Employees will likely lose their jobs during the winding-up process.
Creditors: Creditors may not recover their debts in full, especially if the company is insolvent.
Shareholders: Shareholders may not receive any payout if the company's debts exceed its assets.
Winding up is a complex legal and financial process that can have significant consequences for all parties involved. It's important to seek professional legal and financial advice when considering winding up a company.
1. Corporate Social Responsibility
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) promotes a vision of business accountability to a wide
range of stakeholders, besides shareholders and investors. Key areas of concern are
environmental protection and the wellbeing of employees, the community and civil society in
general, both now and in the future.
The concept of CSR is underpinned by the idea that corporations can no longer act as isolated
economic entities operating in detachment from broader society. Traditional views about
competitiveness, survival and profitability are being swept away.
Some of the drivers pushing business towards CSR include:
1. The shrinking role of government
In the past, governments have relied on legislation and regulation to deliver social and
environmental objectives in the business sector. Shrinking government resources, coupled with a
distrust of regulations, has led to the exploration of voluntary and non-regulatory initiatives
instead.
2. Demands for greater disclosure
There is a growing demand for corporate disclosure from stakeholders, including customers,
suppliers, employees, communities, investors, and activist organizations.
3. Increased customer interest
There is evidence that the ethical conduct of companies exerts a growing influence on the
purchasing decisions of customers. In a recent survey by Environics International, more than
one in five consumers reported having either rewarded or punished companies based on their
perceived social performance.
4. Growing investor pressure
Investors are changing the way they assess companies' performance, and are making decisions
based on criteria that include ethical concerns. The Social Investment Forum reports that in the
US in 1999, there was more than $2 trillion worth of assets invested in portfolios that used
screens linked to the environment and social responsibility. A separate survey by Environics
International revealed that more than a quarter of share-owning Americans took into account
ethical considerations when buying and selling stocks. (More on socially responsible investment
can be found in the 'Banking and investment' section of the site.)
5. Competitive labour markets
2. Employees are increasingly looking beyond paychecks and benefits, and seeking out employers
whose philosophies and operating practices match their own principles. In order to hire and
retain skilled employees, companies are being forced to improve working conditions.
6. Supplier relations
As stakeholders are becoming increasingly interested in business affairs, many companies are
taking steps to ensure that their partners conduct themselves in a socially responsible manner.
Some are introducing codes of conduct for their suppliers, to ensure that other companies'
policies or practices do not tarnish their reputation.
Some of the positive outcomes that can arise when businesses adopt a policy of social
responsibility include:
1. Company benefits:
Improved financial performance;
Lower operating costs;
Enhanced brand image and reputation;
Increased sales and customer loyalty;
Greater productivity and quality;
More ability to attract and retain employees;
Reduced regulatory oversight;
Access to capital;
Workforce diversity;
Product safety and decreased liability.
2. Benefits to the community and the general public:
Charitable contributions;
Employee volunteer programmes;
Corporate involvement in community education, employment and homelessness
programmes;
Product safety and quality.
3. Environmental benefits:
Greater material recyclability;
Better product durability and functionality;
Greater use of renewable resources;
Integration of environmental management tools into business plans, including life-cycle
assessment and costing, environmental management standards, and eco-labelling.
Nevertheless, many companies continue to overlook CSR in the supply chain - for example by
importing and retailing timber that has been illegally harvested. While governments can impose
3. embargos and penalties on offending companies, the organizations themselves can make a
commitment to sustainability by being more discerning in their choice of suppliers.
The concept of corporate social responsibility is now firmly rooted on the global business
agenda. But in order to move from theory to concrete action, many obstacles need to be
overcome.
A key challenge facing business is the need for more reliable indicators of progress in the field of
CSR, along with the dissemination of CSR strategies. Transparency and dialogue can help to
make a business appear more trustworthy, and push up the standards of other organizations at the
same time.
The Global Reporting Initiative is an international, multi-stakeholder effort to create a common
framework for voluntary reporting of the economic, environmental, and social impact of
organization-level activity. Its mission is to improve the comparability and credibility of
sustainability reporting worldwide.
There is increasing recognition of the importance of public-private partnerships in CSR. Private
enterprise is beginning to reach out to other members of civil society such as non-governmental
organizations, the United Nations, and national and regional governments.
An example of such a partnership is the 'Global Compact'. Launched in 1999 by the United
Nations, the Global Compact is a coalition of large businesses, trade unions and environmental
and human rights groups, brought together to share a dialogue on corporate social responsibility.
The 'Working with NGOs' section offers some insights into the way businesses and lobby groups
are working together to mutual benefit.
Management training plays an important role in implementation of CSR strategies, and there is a
growing number of conferences and courses available on the subject. Organizations that provide
such training include Global Responsibility, Business for Social Responsibility and
the Corporate Social Responsibility Forum.
Committed to Creating a Better World
PIA is driven by the highest standards of corporate governance and social responsibility. As a
public sector organization and a business leader, PIA believes in building strong relationships
with customers, partners, employees, and the communities in which it operates. The
organization's values are exemplified in a range of corporate initiatives designed to impact
positively on the lives of multiple stakeholders. PIA practices active corporate citizenship
through social services, support for non-profit organizations, medical services for employees, the
promotion of sports, and educational initiatives.
PIA has institutionalized the practice of good governance by establishing a Corporate Social
Responsibility Committee. The Committee provides a platform to evaluate, update, and
recommend best practices as PIA continues on its mission to adhere to business ethics and stamp
out corruption. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is woven into the fabric of daily
operations at PIA.
4. Our employees wholeheartedly contribute to our commitment to develop the organization, the
communities in which we function, and the country. PIA is proud of its human resource as they
in many ways initiate & actively participates in welfare missions. PIA is gifted with teams of
professionals who pursue excellence and deliver confidence. With a Leadership that understands
the true meaning of Social Accountability, PIA has been able to realize vision of social
accountability.
Social Services
Reaching Out to Help IDPs
PIA is committed to extend a helping hand, to distressed communities of society, whenever
needed. PIA believes in contributing for the betterment of society by, working for and learning
from the experience of, setting unprecedented examples of cooperation and support.
In view of the disturbances in the northern part of the country, millions of people were
constrained to leave their homes and dwell in camps set in peaceful areas. To address the
suffering of these distressed persons including a large number of children needed both tangible
and emotional support. At these crucial moment PIA risen to the needs of the nation and decided
to activate its Emergency Response Centre for collecting Relief Goods for onward dispatch to
the people in distress in an efficient and transparent manner.
Various individual contributors, institutions and welfare bodies from different parts of the world
also availed this wonderful service from PIA. Collection centers were established in Karachi,
Lahore & Islamabad and more than 300,000 Kgs of relief goods were transported
Boy Scouts Association
The PIA Boy Scouts Association (PIA-BSA), a provincial segment of the Pakistan Boy Scouts
Association, is based on the value system of the Scout Promise and Law. The PBSA's mission is
to actively train and develop members through Youth Training Programs.
Scouting contributes to the education of young people and helps build a better world where
individuals can play constructive roles in society. The PIA-BSA's major contributions include
providing Haj services at domestic and Saudi Arabian airports, engaging in activities with the
Heritage Association of Pakistan, assisting special children at PIA's Al-Shifa Trust, and
participating in a number of health, cleanliness, literacy, tree plantation, drug prevention, and
blood donation drives. The PIA-BSA has also started a cricket academy where thousands of
youth have received cricket coaching from PIA's renowned test and first-class cricketers.
Following the earthquake tragedy of 8th October, 2005, the PIA-BSA immediately deployed
contingents in Islamabad followed by scout deployments in Balakot, Garhi Habibullah,
Muzaffarabad, and Bagh where relief goods were distributed and emergency services were
rendered.
PIA Planetariums
Through a combination of projectors, optics, electronics, and precision engineering, PIA offers a
range of cosmic experiences to the Pakistani people. The PIA Planetariums enable the viewing of
virtual universes, replete with stars, planets, and nebulae and visitors throng the planetariums to
look at astronomical phenomena such as eclipses, alien landscapes, planets, and the sun. PIA is
5. the only airline in the world to have invested in an innovative and educational planetarium
project that is open to the general public at affordable rates.
PIA Horticulture
Plants and trees provide habitat, shelter, food, materials and medicines to human beings and
animals. Realizing the significance of a healthy and pollution-free environment, PIA set up a
horticulture division in 1996. In addition to maintaining indoor and outdoor plants and trees, PIA
Horticulture provides seasonal flowers for display in PIA's offices and for a range of events,
winning several awards and accolades at flower exhibitions across the country. To reduce
pollution and contribute towards a greener Pakistan, PIA Horticulture actively participates in tree
plantation campaigns during each spring and monsoon season.
Support for Non-Profit Organizations
As a responsible corporate citizen PIA has a special social commitment which it takes very
seriously. PIA is engaged and actively supports various social projects.
As part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives, PIA fully sponsors Al-Shifa Trust, which
provides relief and rehabilitation services to special children suffering from cerebral palsy and
other motor disorders. Besides this, PIA has been providing help to charities and trusts.
Training and Education
PIA Training Center
The PIA Training Center is a leading airline training institution that delivers the highest
standards of aviation instruction. The Training Center is built around a highly advanced training
infrastructure, approved by local and international regulatory authorities such as CAA, ICAO,
and IATA. The PIA Training Center's courses are based on a unique, standards-based curriculum
designed to impart knowledge and best practices in all the aspects of the airline industry. The
PIA Training Center provides quality training to PIA's pilots, engineers, air hostesses, and to
employees of other associated PIA divisions.
PIA Model Secondary School
The PIA Model Secondary School was set up in 1980 to provide high quality education to the
children of PIA's employees at an affordable fee. Situated at a distance from the hubbub of the
city, the school is housed in a modern building that spans over 10 acres of land and is staffed by
teachers dedicated to empowering children with knowledge and skills for the future. Equal
emphasis is placed on curricular and extra curricular activities in order to produce well-rounded,
holistic, and responsible citizens.
PIA Industrial Training Institute
The PIA Industrial Training Institute was established in 1986 to provide technical, vocational,
and industrial knowledge to the families of PIA's employees. With the sustained support of top-
level management at PIA, the Institute has functioned smoothly for over two decades, and has
emerged as a leading industrial training center in the region. The Institute imparts industry
knowledge, and specialized training courses in arts and crafts to the families of employees for a
very nominal fee, empowering them to earn livelihoods and gain respect in their communities.
6. Medical Services
PIA Employee Health and Medical Services
The health and welfare of our employees has always been a matter of utmost importance and
significance at PIA. All employees are provided with a comprehensive medical package, in
collaboration with reputable hospitals, diagnostic labs, and medical institutions. In 1959, PIA
established a Medical Division to supply wide-ranging medical coverage to active and retired
employees. To ensure that the highest standards of aviation are maintained, a Crew Center
periodically carries out air crew checks, in conformity with international and Civil Aviation
Authority standards.
PIA's medical facilities cover the parents and spouses of serving employees, children up to the
age of 27, unmarried daughters, and disabled, mentally challenged children of any age. Retired
employees and their spouses are also eligible for medical care at PIA's Medical Centers. In
addition to coverage in Pakistan's major cities, PIA has extended its medical network to 35
smaller stations, in collaboration with private and public sector hospitals. PIA also looks after its
overseas employees under the Local National Health Scheme and Insurance Schemes.
Corporate Safety & Quality Assurance
The PIA Corporate Safety & Quality Assurance Division ensures safe operations by monitoring
implementation of international standards and recommended industry practices. Strict adherence
to Safety & QHSE policy and procedures during flight as well as in ground operations helps in
maintaining safe workplace environment. Corporate Safety & QA Division is responsible for
effective implementation of Safety Management System (SMS), Health Safety & Environment
(HSE) Program, Flight & Ground Safety Management, Flight Data Monitoring & Analysis
Program, Emergency Response Planning (ERP) and Fire Protection Services as well as a robust
Quality Assurance Program encompassing overall operations of the airline.
IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit) Certification
PIA is proudly maintaining its IOSA Certification and thus IATA Registration since 2005. The
IATA Operational Safety Audit Program is an internationally recognized and accepted system
for assessing the operational management and control systems of an airline.
IOSA is based on industry proven quality audit principles and structured to ensure a standardized
audit with consistent results. Airlines that meet all IATA Standards Manual (ISM) standards
become registered with IATA as an IOSA Operator. IOSA Audit covers Organization and
Management System, Flight Operations, Operational Control & Flight Dispatch, Aircraft
Engineering & Maintenance, Cabin and Cargo Compartment Operations, Aircraft Ground
Handling, Cargo Operations and Operational Security of the airline.
By virtue of PIAs IOSA Certification, PIA is able to ensure safety of passengers as well as
employees.
Fire Safety-in the Workplace and at Home
PIA has made a number of arrangements to handle incidental fires and allied hazards. First Aid
Fire Stations have been set up in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad, and Fixed Fire Protection
Systems have been installed at sensitive premises. PIA's locations are equipped with portable fire
7. extinguishers and a range of other fire safety devices. All the installed equipment is inspected
regularly and maintained in accordance with international standards.
Fire Safety Courses are conducted regularly to equip employees with fire fighting skills and to
impart critical knowledge of preventive measures. Fire Prevention Courses are also conducted at
the Staff Township and PIA Model Schools so that employees and their families can take
appropriate fire prevention measures at home.
PIA's Corporate Safety & QA Division also actively engages in advocacy sessions to create
awareness through print publications and sharing of experiences. Working in collaboration with
the Fire Protection Association of Pakistan, PIA is committed to creating and promoting a
culture of safety at a nation-wide level. The division's future plans include running fire and
safety awareness sessions at government and private schools.
Emergency Response Planning
Passenger care is an airline's most crucial responsibility. Acknowledging the significance of
Emergency Response Planning (ERP), PIA has set up a discrete section to handle emergencies.
The Emergency Response Planning Section has developed an Emergency Response Manual and
manages Emergency Response Center Teams, Field Teams, Family Assistance and Support
Teams, and Volunteers. The ERP Section also trains volunteers in the areas of aircraft
emergencies, rescue, basic first aid, and fire fighting to effectively respond to natural disasters.
Emergency Response Facilities include the computerized data storage of teams and volunteers
with an automated emergency call out system. This software application also provides a
technology supported callback system for contacting families of the affected.
PIA’s Emergency Response Planning Section hopes to contribute meaningfully towards national
capacity building in the area of emergency management, through financial and human resource
investments.
HSE Management System (Health, Safety & Environment)
PIA has been proactive in understanding the needs of time and has launched the Health, Safety &
Environment (HSE) initiative. The objective of this program is to mature the airline’s HSE
systems to a level which will eventually lead to OHSAS-18001 and ISO-14001 certification.
As part of this program, PIA conducts organization wide HSE trainings, development of HSE
objectives, implementation of HSE system procedures and management reviews to assess the
continual effectiveness of the HSE system. These accomplishments will make PIA a safer
airline, paving the way for OHSAS and ISO certifications.