“The Regional Competitiveness Obsession Bias in the EU Area” in International Trade, capital Flows and economic Development, capacity building and Economic Initiative

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"L’Union européenne soutenable et le calcul du consentement”

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Le modèle havrais de régénération urbaine est-il PORTER ?

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La gestion publique locale : partenariat et performance. Une étude empirique sur 20 communes-centres d'agglomérations françaises

International audienceLes nouvelles pratiques des grandes communes urbaines françaises en matière de gestion publique associent une proportion croissante d'acteurs extérieurs au secteur public local dans la conduite des actions collectives. Evolution qui renforce le caractère évanescent du pouvoir local, traduit par le concept de gouvernance. Problème de la capacité de régulation d'une autorité publique locale faisant appel à l'échange contractuel et au partenariat. Existence d'un lien entre partenariat et performance

Assessing the role of entrepreneurs and residents in the Regeneration Processes in Normandy Cities: A Case Study

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CSR Communication in Problematic Sectors: The Example of Hungarian Brewers

International audienceThesis statement: CSR reputation indices (like MSC KLD400, Dow Jones Sustainability Index) exist in such form which exclude companies operating in ethically questionable industries like tobacco, gambling, nuclear power, adult entertainment or alcoholic drinks. However, drinking alcohol is a very important part of the culture and is a tradition in many European countries (for socializing and as a gift) even if in some cases it has very ambivalent judgment. Alcohol addiction, domestic violence, traffic accidents, serious health problems mean a real burden on the society. So the main question is how these companies try to legitimize their behaviour through their CSR actions? Methodology: Structured, qualitative comparison of the CSR communication of the four biggest Hungarian brewers has been made. Information provided on the homepage is tested as the main and most easily available source for concerned customers. Results: Significant difference can be seen among the examined brewers in their CSR activities and its communication. Some breweries which are subsidiaries of big international companies have CSR policy at corporate level but they are not actually translated it into local initiatives. The increased amount of alcohol-free beer offered and sold is a positive trend. Conclusions and Implications: Proving legitimacy of their activity is the central element of CSR communication, but responsibility-taking is mainly perceived as a role of the consumer or the employees but not for the company itself