| Case Title |
Canon's 'Kyosei' Philosophy and Social Responsibility Initiatives |
| Case Author(s) |
Gupta V Prashanth K
|
| University |
ICFAian Centre for Management Research, India |
| Abstract |
The case discusses in detail the social responsibility initiatives undertaken by the Japanese digital imaging equipment giant - Canon Inc. The case describes how Canon's corporate philosophy 'Kyosei' guided the company's operations and its behavior towards its employees, partners, customers, competitors, environment and the communities in which it operated. It elaborates the way in which Canon practiced the principles of Kyosei. By practicing the philosophy, Canon was globally recognized as one of the most socially responsible corporate citizens. |
| Available In |
ECCH Case Collection |
| Publisher |
ICFAI Center for Management Research (ICMR) |
| Publisher Case No. |
704-011-1 |
| Distributor(s) |
European Case Clearing House
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| Pub/Rev Date |
2004 |
| ISBN |
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| Case Length |
12 pgs |
| Teaching Note |
Yes |
| Pub TN Ref No. |
704-011-8 |
| Pages (TN) |
3 pgs |
| Issues |
Corporate philosophy and social responsibility. |
| Organisation(s) |
Canon Inc.
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| Countries |
Japan |
| Industry |
Business Services & Equipment |
| Period Covered |
1988-2003 |
| Level |
Postgraduate |
| Links of Interest |
Canon's website
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