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Corporate social responsibility and corporate performance in US companies

BOHR International Journal of Business Ethics and Corporate Governance, 2023
The aim of this research is to find the impact of return on assets (ROAs), return on equity (ROE), and return on investment (ROI) on the corporate social responsibility index (CSRI) among US-based firms. Research on the correlation between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and key financial metrics, including ROAs, ROE, and earnings per share (EPS),
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Corporate Community Involvement in European and US Cities [PDF]

Environment and Planning C: Government and Policy, 2004
We aim to identify the implications of corporate citizenship in general, and of collaboration between public and private actors in particular, for the development of cities. We analyse the changing behaviour of proactive firms in the field of community involvement, the spatial dimension of corporate citizenship, the added value of cross-sector ...
Leo van den Berg, Erik Braun, Alexander H J Otgaar   +2 more
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Asymmetric Information and Corporate Derivatives Use

Journal of Futures Markets, 2002
We investigate the relationship between derivatives use and the extent of asymmetric information faced by the firm. Using alternative analyst forecast proxies for asymmetric information, we find evidence that both the use of derivatives and the extent of derivatives usage is associated with lower asymmetric information.
Peter Dadalt, Gerald D. Gay, Jouahn Nam
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Using virtual worlds for corporate training

Proceedings 3rd IEEE International Conference on Advanced Technologies, 2004
We present virtual training worlds that are relatively low-cost distributed collaborative learning environments suitable for corporate training. A virtual training world allows a facilitator, experts and trainees communicating and acting in the virtual environment for practicing skills during collaborative problem solving.
Charles Nebolsky, Nicholas K. Yee, Valery A. Petrushin, Anatole Gershman   +3 more
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Corporate derivatives use and the cost of equity

Journal of Banking & Finance, 2010
We investigate the relation between derivatives use and corporations’ cost of equity capital. Using a large sample of non-financial firms, we compute and analyze (i) the relative cost of equity of firms that use derivatives and those that do not; and (ii) the change in cost of equity experienced by firms initiating derivatives programs.
Chen-Miao Lin, Gerald D. Gay, Stephen D. Smith   +2 more
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The Use of Corporal Punishment

The Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas, 1989
Discipline has been consistently cited by the public as the most significant problem in education in Gallup polls of public attitudes toward education (Gallup 1984). Some of the erosion of confidence in education could be ascribed to citizens' perception that schools have inadequately handled discipline.
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Corporate Restructuring and the Consolidation of US Industry

The Journal of Industrial Economics, 1996
This study examines the impact of corporate restructuring measured at the industry level on industry concentration in 695 four-digit U.S. industries in the basic, manufacturing, and services sectors between 1981 and 1989. The results show a modest increase in median industrial concentration in sample industries between 1981 and 1989.
Liebeskind, Julia Porter, Opler, Tim C, Hatfield, Donald E   +2 more
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A REVIEW ON THE USE OF CORPORATE REPUTATION ELEMENTS IN CORPORATE ADVERTISEMENTS

2022
The aim of the research is to reveal which of the six sub-dimensions that systematically form corporate reputation are included in the content of corporate advertisements, which are generally used for the purpose of providing competitive advantage, creating corporate and brand loyalty, strengthening the image and creating reputation.
AKTAŞ ARSLAN, Nalan, KOÇER, Sevim
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Use of Corporate Planning Groups in the Analysis of Corporate Acquisitions

California Management Review, 1968
Professor Mason examines the methods used by six firms to assure knowledgeability in their top managements when negotiating for an acquisition and describes the role played by corporate planning groups in the acquisition analysis process.
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Light and corporate identity: Using lighting for corporate communication

Lighting Research & Technology, 2010
The central focus of this study is to investigate what potential exists for brand communication in the lighting of retail outlets. Lighting not only facilitates the visual task, helping to present the merchandise and contributing to the feeling of well-being, but can also augment the communication of a brand’s appearance.
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