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Corporate philanthropy at work: U2 can move the world (B): Mailmen on a mission

By Robert Hooijberg and Jan Van der Kaaij

18 pages

June 2006

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Reference: IMD-2-0126

The second case in this two-part series describes the roll-out of TNT’s partnership with the World Food Program. Participants are asked to evaluate the effectiveness of the program and the way that it has been created. Furthermore, they are challenged to discuss the role of corporate citizenship as an integral part of a company’s strategy.

Keywords

Corporate Social Responsibility, Culture Change, Corporate Philanthropy, Non-Governmental Organization Partnership, Courier Services, Corporate Sustainability Management

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World/global
2002-2005

Type

Field Research

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English

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Corporate philanthropy at work: U2 can move the world (A): Finding a cause
Corporate philanthropy at work: U2 can move the world (B): Mailmen on a mission

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Corporate philanthropy at work: U2 can move the world (A): Finding a cause

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Case reference: IMD-2-0125 ©2005

Summary

The first case in this two-part series describes the development of the corporate philanthropy program at TNT from conception to the selection of a...

Reference IMD-2-0125

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Corporate philanthropy at work: U2 can move the world (B): Mailmen on a mission

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Reference IMD-2-0126

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