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The use of impressionistic tools in a structural vaccum: a grounded theory study on corporate philanthropy
This classic grounded theory study reflects companies work with corporate philanthropy (CP), and has a specific focus on companies with Swedish roots who are operating in South Africa. The theory illustrates how the companies perceive themselves to be forced to engage in CP, and their main solution...
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| author | Eriksson, Karin |
| author2 | Lincoln, David |
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| description | This classic grounded theory study reflects companies work with corporate philanthropy (CP), and has a specific focus on companies with Swedish roots who are operating in South Africa. The theory illustrates how the companies perceive themselves to be forced to engage in CP, and their main solution to this problem is trying to optimise their CP work so it benefits both themselves and their beneficiaries. The companies are operating in a structural vacuum with regards to their CP work, and consequently, they make use of impressionistic tools in their attempt to optimise the work. There is arguably a need for companies to adopt a more strategic approach. The empirical data is collected from semi structured interviews with companies during 2012. |
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| spelling | oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/3871 The use of impressionistic tools in a structural vaccum: a grounded theory study on corporate philanthropy Eriksson, Karin Lincoln, David Crankshaw, Owen Corporate Philanthropy Grounded Theory Impressionistic Tools South Africa Structural Vacuum Strategic Approach Swedish Companies This classic grounded theory study reflects companies work with corporate philanthropy (CP), and has a specific focus on companies with Swedish roots who are operating in South Africa. The theory illustrates how the companies perceive themselves to be forced to engage in CP, and their main solution to this problem is trying to optimise their CP work so it benefits both themselves and their beneficiaries. The companies are operating in a structural vacuum with regards to their CP work, and consequently, they make use of impressionistic tools in their attempt to optimise the work. There is arguably a need for companies to adopt a more strategic approach. The empirical data is collected from semi structured interviews with companies during 2012. 2014-07-30T04:04:26Z 2014-07-30T04:04:26Z 2013 Master Thesis Masters http://hdl.handle.net/11427/3871 eng application/pdf Department of Sociology Faculty of Humanities University of Cape Town |
| spellingShingle | Corporate Philanthropy Grounded Theory Impressionistic Tools South Africa Structural Vacuum Strategic Approach Swedish Companies Eriksson, Karin The use of impressionistic tools in a structural vaccum: a grounded theory study on corporate philanthropy |
| thesis_degree_str | Master's |
| title | The use of impressionistic tools in a structural vaccum: a grounded theory study on corporate philanthropy |
| title_full | The use of impressionistic tools in a structural vaccum: a grounded theory study on corporate philanthropy |
| title_fullStr | The use of impressionistic tools in a structural vaccum: a grounded theory study on corporate philanthropy |
| title_full_unstemmed | The use of impressionistic tools in a structural vaccum: a grounded theory study on corporate philanthropy |
| title_short | The use of impressionistic tools in a structural vaccum: a grounded theory study on corporate philanthropy |
| title_sort | use of impressionistic tools in a structural vaccum a grounded theory study on corporate philanthropy |
| topic | Corporate Philanthropy Grounded Theory Impressionistic Tools South Africa Structural Vacuum Strategic Approach Swedish Companies |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/3871 |
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