This Bachelor Thesis is exploring the Impact of the lately introduced Concept of Creating Shared Value (CSV) on Developing Countries.
CSV has first been published in the key article “The Big Idea: Creating Shared Value” by KRAMER and PORTER. It describes a new approach in the relation between companies and societal needs. The implementation of this concept in developing countries with there particular needs, appears to be promising for the revelation of a high-contrast result.
The Thesis is starting with the usual introductory part prior to giving exact definitions of the term “Developing Country”, CSV and the related concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Hereby, CSV is getting critically discussed. Following is the fundamental methodical instrument, the Case Studies. Three CSV-projects are analysed and their impact on the affected developing countries displayed. The fourth Chapter summarises the outcome of the prior sections and presents the results.
The key advantages of CSV are the inclusion of the profit maximisation principle, its accentuated Cooperation between participants and the recognition of Interdependences between the differing areas of impact.
Contrary, there is a vast need for further scientific research. The thesis reveals disadvantages as a deficit in distinct definition of the concept and the question if the advantages of CSV, as increased innovation or new markets, will be sufficient to compete with the current approaches.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Background
- Developing Countries
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- Creating Shared Value (CSV)
- From Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to Creating Shared Value (CSV) - Definitions
- Companies and CSV
- Governments and CSV
- Critique
- Differentiation CSV to CSR - Characteristics of CSV
- Case Studies - CSV in practice
- Selection Criteria
- Analysis and Measurability
- Case Study One – Yara International ASA
- Company
- Project
- Impact in context to CSV
- Case Study two - Thomson Reuters Corporation
- Company
- Project
- Impact in Context to CSV
- Case Study three - CBB Software GmbH
- Company
- Project
- Impact in Context to CSV
- Impact on Developing Countries
- Summarized Case studies
- Outcome
- Future Challenges
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This Bachelor Thesis aims to explore the impact of the Creating Shared Value (CSV) concept on developing countries. It delves into the definitions of both CSV and its related concept, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), analyzing the differences between the two approaches. The thesis utilizes case studies of CSV projects in developing countries to demonstrate the practical application of this concept and its potential effects on social and economic development.
- Defining and comparing the concepts of CSV and CSR
- Analyzing the implementation of CSV projects in developing countries
- Examining the impact of CSV on social, economic, and environmental factors in developing countries
- Identifying the advantages and disadvantages of CSV in comparison to traditional approaches to corporate responsibility
- Exploring the potential of CSV to contribute to sustainable development in developing countries
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The thesis begins by establishing a foundational understanding of the terms "developing country" and "corporate social responsibility" before diving into the definition and critical discussion of "creating shared value." This chapter explores the origins of CSV, its core tenets, and its proposed benefits for both businesses and society.
The third chapter focuses on case studies, presenting three concrete examples of CSV projects implemented in developing countries. Each case study is analyzed in depth, examining the specific project, the company involved, and the project's impact in relation to the CSV concept.
The fourth chapter summarizes the findings of the case studies and explores the broader impact of CSV on developing countries. It discusses the potential for CSV to contribute to sustainable development and highlights key challenges and opportunities related to its implementation.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This thesis focuses on the concept of Creating Shared Value (CSV) and its impact on developing countries. The key terms and topics explored include: corporate social responsibility (CSR), developing countries, sustainability, economic development, social impact, stakeholder engagement, case studies, and future challenges.
- Citar trabajo
- Frank Machens (Autor), 2012, Impact of the concept of shared value (SV) on developing countries (Creating Shared Value) , Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/191041
