Manifestation of Social Responsibility at University : Theoretical Insights

• Autorzy: Rimante Hopeniene , Dalia Kunigeliene , Raimonda Minkute-Henrickson
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

At present the dynamic environment force business organizations to actively search for new ways and methods to remain competitive. Due to this reason business organizations more frequently stress social initiatives, which present an organization as an active member of the community, which cares for employees, environment, and society. This article discusses whether principles of social responsibility being implemented at business organizations can be adjusted at universities as well. Social responsibility renders great challenges for universities that pursue to educate young people able to responsibly deal with social problems. The article analyses the concept of social responsibility and peculiarities of its application in education sector - universities. (original abstract)

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Social Responsibility; Higher education; Sustainable development

PL

Społeczna odpowiedzialność; Szkolnictwo wyższe; Rozwój zrównoważony

• Czasopismo: Acta Universitatis Lodziensis. Folia Oeconomica
• Rocznik: 2011
• Tom: 257 Current Trends in Management, Finance and Accounting Sciences. Vol. 1
• Strony: 23--33

Twórcy

autor

Rimante Hopeniene

• Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania

autor

Dalia Kunigeliene

• Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania

autor

Raimonda Minkute-Henrickson

• Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania

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DOI

11089/730