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Corporate social responsibility: a case study in the company of urbanization of Curitiba

Corporate social responsibility: a case study in the company of urbanization of Curitiba The purpose of this paper is to analyze the commitment to a corporate social responsibility (CSR) practice developed by Company of Urbanization of Curitiba S/A – URBS, located in Curitiba (Paraná), Brazil. The paper observes the CSR practice developed by the company.Design/methodology/approachA descriptive study that used a qualitative approach was held. The research strategy of the research used consisted of a case study. Data were collected through semi-structured, in-depth interviews, documental analysis and direct observation. These data were further analyzed through the content analysis’ perspective.FindingsThe organization in question, even without obligation, develops a CSR project that contributes to the formation and awareness of young citizens, comprising ethical, voluntary, economical and legal responsibilities.Research limitations/implicationsBecause of the fact that this is a single case study, the results cannot be generalized, representing only the reality of this case.Practical implicationsThe practical implications of this study lies in the attention toward training of students of public schools, especially in aspects of buses and services usage and care for public equity, factors that even contribute to citizenship and the formation of better people and professionals. This will, in the future, contribute to form citizens that are more aware and who will tend to contribute to adequate usage of the transportation system as a whole, resulting in savings for the organization.Social implicationsThe project analyzed in this study contributes to the formation of better citizens regarding the respect and ethical responsibilities they develop toward the public transportation system.Originality/valueThis paper demonstrates the commitment to a CSC practice made by a mixed-economy organization that develops this practice to contribute to the formation of citizens of the city. The value of this paper lies in the fact that it shows how CSR practices can be aligned with other practices of organizations, contributing to all stakeholders involved in it. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Social Responsibility Journal Emerald Publishing

Corporate social responsibility: a case study in the company of urbanization of Curitiba

Corporate social responsibility: a case study in the company of urbanization of Curitiba

Corporate social responsibility: a case study in the company of urbanization of Curitiba Ananda Silva Singh, Eduardo De Carli, Luiz Aurélio Virtuoso, Andréa Paula Segatto and Fernanda Salvador Alves Abstract Ananda Silva Singh is a Professor at the Federal Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyze the commitment to a corporate social responsibility University of Uberlandia, (CSR) practice developed by Company of Urbanization of Curitiba S/A – URBS, located in Curitiba Ituiutaba, Brazil. (Parana), Brazil. The paper observes the CSR practice developed by the company. Eduardo De Carli is based Design/methodology/approach – A descriptive study that used a qualitative approach was held. The at Program of Graduate research strategy of the research used consisted of a case study. Data were collected through semi- Studies, Business structured, in-depth interviews, documental analysis and direct observation. These data were further Administration, Federal analyzed through the content analysis’ perspective. University of Parana, Findings – The organization in question, even without obligation, develops a CSR project that Technology sector, contributes to the formation and awareness of young citizens, comprising ethical, voluntary, economical Curitiba, Brazil. Luiz Aure´lio and legal responsibilities. Virtuoso is a Professor at the Department of Research limitations/implications – Because of the fact that this is a single case study, the results Transport, Federal cannot be generalized, representing only the reality of this case. University of Parana, Practical implications – The practical implications of this study lies in the attention toward training of Technology sector, students of public schools, especially in aspects of buses and services usage and care for public equity, Curitiba, Brazil. factors that even contribute to citizenship and the formation of better people and professionals. This will,...
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Emerald Publishing
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1747-1117
DOI
10.1108/srj-03-2018-0067
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Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the commitment to a corporate social responsibility (CSR) practice developed by Company of Urbanization of Curitiba S/A – URBS, located in Curitiba (Paraná), Brazil. The paper observes the CSR practice developed by the company.Design/methodology/approachA descriptive study that used a qualitative approach was held. The research strategy of the research used consisted of a case study. Data were collected through semi-structured, in-depth interviews, documental analysis and direct observation. These data were further analyzed through the content analysis’ perspective.FindingsThe organization in question, even without obligation, develops a CSR project that contributes to the formation and awareness of young citizens, comprising ethical, voluntary, economical and legal responsibilities.Research limitations/implicationsBecause of the fact that this is a single case study, the results cannot be generalized, representing only the reality of this case.Practical implicationsThe practical implications of this study lies in the attention toward training of students of public schools, especially in aspects of buses and services usage and care for public equity, factors that even contribute to citizenship and the formation of better people and professionals. This will, in the future, contribute to form citizens that are more aware and who will tend to contribute to adequate usage of the transportation system as a whole, resulting in savings for the organization.Social implicationsThe project analyzed in this study contributes to the formation of better citizens regarding the respect and ethical responsibilities they develop toward the public transportation system.Originality/valueThis paper demonstrates the commitment to a CSC practice made by a mixed-economy organization that develops this practice to contribute to the formation of citizens of the city. The value of this paper lies in the fact that it shows how CSR practices can be aligned with other practices of organizations, contributing to all stakeholders involved in it.

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Social Responsibility JournalEmerald Publishing

Published: Jan 7, 2022

Keywords: Corporate social responsibility; Social commitment; Organizational strategy; Case study

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