Corporate philanthropy in France, Germany and the UK: international comparisons of commercial orientation towards company giving in European nations

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European businesses exhibit significant commercial orientation toward their management of philanthropic activities. A study of corporate philanthropy (CP) in Germany, France and the UK shows that firms apply substantial commercial principles when giving donations. Majority of businesses in the three countries assign the responsibility of CP to their marketing or public relations departments, with French and German firms including CP in their marketing plans. Businesses in the three countries differ in their strategies regarding management of CP.

SOCIAL SERVICES, Private Social Services, Social Assistance, Social Responsibility, Europe, Economic aspects, Donations, Corporations, Charities, Corporate social responsibility

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Factors encouraging competitive myopia in the performing arts sector: an empirical investigation

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The existence of competitive myopia in the performing arts sector is examined. An empirical study of 141 British theater companies exploring the influences of market and organizational factors is presented.

Analysis, Case studies, Theater companies, Performing arts

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Classifying credit union development in terms of mature, transition and nascent industry types

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The history of credit unions in the US and UK are contrasted with the potential introduction of credit unions in other parts of the world.

United States, Credit Unions, History

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