Tag Archives: consumer
Consumer: King or Slave?
Posted on 13. Jul, 2008 by Hamid Maker.
The consumer: the king, the epitome of the downstream value chain; the recipient of massive corporate efforts. Or corporate scams? Misleading advertisements? Victim of hoarding practices?
Consumer Ethics and CSR
CSR is beyond the letter of the law. It embodies the spirit of trust, respect for the rules of trade, environment and society’s, including consumers’ interest. It [...]
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Pakistan’s CSR Mentality Change
Posted on 20. May, 2008 by Andrew Webster.
Since arriving in Karachi nine months ago, I have heard widespread criticism of CSR in Pakistan for being focused on philanthropy as opposed to sustainable business practices. Such criticism results in calls for a change in mindset in relation to CSR. However, on their own these calls will have little effect.
In reflecting on my previous [...]
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