Socially responsible investing

Disaster Mitigation Flood mitigation plans need to be considered carefully to reduce the degree of damage in case of such disasters. The purpose of disaster mitigation is to develop socially stable, economically secure, and better built to create environmentally sound communities. Mitigation is aimed to assist human beings in instances of a disaster, budget disaster funds. Plan to investigate disaster and evaluate the flood damage in the city. The plan will involve preparedness/mitigation measures

Marketing of Tobacco Products Marketing is a social and managerial process by which individuals and groups obtain what they need and want through creating and exchanging products and values with others.(Kotler, Armstrong, Saunders, Wong page 5) One of the products that are exchanged through marketing is cigarettes. Tobacco is considered an inherently unethical product because is addictive, dangerous and causes environmental damage. Tobacco is also considered a pleasing product because

Stop Burdening Small Businesses As the foundation of the U.S. economy, small businesses employ 50 percent of the U.S. population. In 2010 the U.S. Census reported 27.9 million small businesses categorized by size (20-499 employees). Accounting for 64 percent of the net new jobs created between 1993 and 2011 and since the recent recession, from mid-2009 to 2011, small firms accounted for 67 percent of the net new jobs ("Employment Statistics | SBA.gov," 2014). Unfortunately, rising costs and inefficient

FDI in Real Estate of India and China FDI refers to the investment made by a foreign individual or company in productive capacity of another country for example, the purchase or construction of a factory. FDI also refers to the purchase of a controlling interest in existing operations and businesses (known as mergers and acquisitions). Multinational firms seeking to tap natural resources, access lucrative or emerging markets, and keep production costs down by accessing low-wage labour pools in

resources hard to imitate, resources that are intangible are well-known to be hard to imitate (Grant, 1991 as cited by Powell, 2001); thus, Blom Bank must work on creating a better social complexity (intangible resource). According to Barney (1997), some socially complex resources are reputation, trust, teamwork, and culture. Thus, Blom Bank should sustain its well-known reputation, implant as much trust in customers, work as a team and sustain its culture. Finally, Barney suggests having a good organizational

IV. Harnessing Technology Evidence of “best practices” While J.Crew is not known for having a mobile app or being public about their technological tricks, they are no stranger to using the Internet to get their messages and style across. J.Crew has a strong presence on social media platforms such as Instagram and Twitter. They tweet constantly and post pictures multiple times a day. This keeps the customers involved in the retail experience. Often times J.Crew will post pictures on Instagram simply

BUSINESS REPORT ON QANTAS AIRLINES Hasblady Leon Ramirez (Sofia) Student No 31278 Class: BAE 10 16th January 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3 1. INTRODUCTION 4 2. QANTAS ETHICAL EVALUATION 5 2.1. Airlines Safety as an Ethical Issue 5 3. QANTAS SHARE PRICE EVALUATION 6 3.1. Share Price Definition 6 3.2. Share Price Behavior 2012 6 3.3. Share Price History 7 4. Recommendation 8 REFERENCES 9 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The aim of this report is to evaluate

Introduction The Kellogg Company is the world’s leading producer of cereal and one of the leaders in the production of convenience foods. The company reported sales of nearly $11 billion for 2006; sales revenue has steadily risen over the last decade. Kellogg’s products are made in seventeen countries and are sold in more than 180 countries. According to the company website, “Kellogg Company has a rich history of corporate social responsibility, a history that has grown and evolved to meet the

Since, then businesses all over the world including some in Trinidad are investing money and taking initiatives in the different fields and becoming a trusted by the publics. In terms of economic progress, the company can develop a local skills network making its expertise and resources available to local business it can create a win-win strategy. It promotes the local economy and yields access to valuable expertise. Socially, the organization can work in each community to address with local aspirations

regulation provided if there any law issues happened during the service. Unique This stand for any specific requirement or prohibit relate to this investment by client. Examples of unique circumstances include the desire for ethically and socially responsible investing. ➢ No alcohol stock ➢ Maximum stocks 10% of the portfolio 4. LIST OF ACCEPTABLE/PROHIBITED INVESTMENTS Acceptable: Cash includes high-interest savings accounts, cashable GICs, money-market funds or T-bills. Bond includes Government