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GOOD CITIZENSHIP [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-10-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Management (General)
- Ethics and Morals
- Trade
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- corporate citizenship
1, record 1, English, corporate%20citizenship
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CC 2, record 1, English, CC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] idea that businesses are a part of the society where they operate, with responsibilities to that society ... 3, record 1, English, - corporate%20citizenship
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The concept of corporate citizenship includes an assumption that companies have an obligation to devote themselves to public goods like citizens in modern society ... Therefore, corporate citizenship refers to a series of socio-economic activities that firms perform to fulfill [their] roles and obligations as [members] of society ... 4, record 1, English, - corporate%20citizenship
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with corporate social responsibility. Corporate citizenship is motivated by an outward focus on the good of society and ethical legitimacy whereas corporate social responsibility is motivated by an inward focus on economic growth and pragmatic legitimacy. 5, record 1, English, - corporate%20citizenship
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gestion de l'entreprise (Généralités)
- Éthique et Morale
- Commerce
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- citoyenneté d'entreprise
1, record 1, French, citoyennet%C3%A9%20d%27entreprise
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- citoyenneté de l'entreprise 2, record 1, French, citoyennet%C3%A9%20de%20l%27entreprise
correct, feminine noun
- citoyenneté des entreprises 3, record 1, French, citoyennet%C3%A9%20des%20entreprises
correct, feminine noun
- citoyenneté corporative 4, record 1, French, citoyennet%C3%A9%20corporative
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le cadre d'une perception claire de son intérêt à long terme, [la citoyenneté d'entreprise est] la volonté de l'entreprise d'agir de la manière la plus responsable possible dans ses interactions avec l'environnement au sens large. 2, record 1, French, - citoyennet%C3%A9%20d%27entreprise
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-09-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Management (General)
- Ethics and Morals
- Trade
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- corporate social responsibility
1, record 2, English, corporate%20social%20responsibility
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CSR 2, record 2, English, CSR
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] idea that a company should be interested in and willing to help society and the environment as well as [being] concerned about the products and profits it makes. 3, record 2, English, - corporate%20social%20responsibility
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CSR [manifests as] a business model in which companies integrate social and environmental concerns into their operations and interactions with stakeholders. ... CSR is not just about doing good for the sake of societal and environmental betterment - it also offers businesses a unique platform to promote their brand in a positive and impactful manner. 4, record 2, English, - corporate%20social%20responsibility
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with corporate citizenship. Corporate social responsibility is motivated by an inward focus on economic growth and pragmatic legitimacy whereas corporate citizenship is motivated by an outward focus on the good of society and ethical legitimacy. 5, record 2, English, - corporate%20social%20responsibility
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Gestion de l'entreprise (Généralités)
- Éthique et Morale
- Commerce
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- responsabilité sociale des entreprises
1, record 2, French, responsabilit%C3%A9%20sociale%20des%20entreprises
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- RSE 1, record 2, French, RSE
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- responsabilité sociale d'entreprise 2, record 2, French, responsabilit%C3%A9%20sociale%20d%27entreprise
correct, feminine noun
- RSE 2, record 2, French, RSE
correct, feminine noun
- RSE 2, record 2, French, RSE
- responsabilité sociétale des entreprises 3, record 2, French, responsabilit%C3%A9%20soci%C3%A9tale%20des%20entreprises
correct, feminine noun
- RSE 3, record 2, French, RSE
correct, feminine noun
- RSE 3, record 2, French, RSE
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La RSE reflète l'engagement des entreprises envers la société et l'environnement. Ses motivations incluent l'efficacité financière et l'engagement des employés. [...] La RSE est un levier de croissance pour une entreprise, elle contribue à sa différenciation de la concurrence. En démontrant son engagement, elle crée une identité et une image de marque positive. [...] Cette approche améliore sa visibilité et sa place sur le marché. 3, record 2, French, - responsabilit%C3%A9%20sociale%20des%20entreprises
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon l'entreprise, la RSE peut [...] faire référence à des pratiques de communication, des valeurs, une philosophie, des objectifs à atteindre, des processus internes, voire des cadres généraux qui regroupent des actions aussi variées que l'écologie, la santé, la sécurité et le bénévolat. 2, record 2, French, - responsabilit%C3%A9%20sociale%20des%20entreprises
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión de la empresa (Generalidades)
- Ética y Moral
- Comercio
- Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- responsabilidad social corporativa
1, record 2, Spanish, responsabilidad%20social%20corporativa
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- RSC 1, record 2, Spanish, RSC
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- responsabilidad social de la empresa 1, record 2, Spanish, responsabilidad%20social%20de%20la%20empresa
correct, feminine noun
- RSE 1, record 2, Spanish, RSE
correct, feminine noun
- RSE 1, record 2, Spanish, RSE
- responsabilidad social empresarial 2, record 2, Spanish, responsabilidad%20social%20empresarial
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Contribución activa y voluntaria de las empresas al mejoramiento social, económico y ambiental con el objetivo de mejorar su situación competitiva y valorativa y su valor añadido. 1, record 2, Spanish, - responsabilidad%20social%20corporativa
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
responsabilidad social corporativa: Terminología en español utilizada por el Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores de Canadá. 3, record 2, Spanish, - responsabilidad%20social%20corporativa
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-12-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Political Science (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Operation Dialogue
1, record 3, English, Operation%20Dialogue
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Operation Dialogue was established … in 1999 to promote good citizenship through information and dialogue with the goal of enhancing each individual Canadian's appreciation of our country. Its flagship program was the annual "Talk About Canada Quiz, "which encouraged young Canadians to be more informed about their country. 2, record 3, English, - Operation%20Dialogue
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Following a collaborative approach during 2011-2012, [Operation Dialogue and Student Vote] formally merged operations in 2013 and created CIVIX. 2, record 3, English, - Operation%20Dialogue
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Sciences politiques (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Opération Dialogue
1, record 3, French, Op%C3%A9ration%20Dialogue
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Opération Dialogue a été créée […] en 1999. L'organisation visait à promouvoir les principes de la vie citoyenne grâce à l'information et au dialogue, dans le but d'aider les jeunes Canadiens à mieux comprendre et apprécier leur pays. Son programme phare était le questionnaire annuel «Talk About Canada», qui encourageait les jeunes Canadiens à accroître leurs connaissances sur leur pays. 1, record 3, French, - Op%C3%A9ration%20Dialogue
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
À la suite d'une collaboration entamée en 2011-2012, [Vote étudiant et Opération Dialogue] ont officiellement fusionné leurs activités en 2013 et ont créé CIVIX. 1, record 3, French, - Op%C3%A9ration%20Dialogue
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-03-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Sports - General
- Education
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Yukon Schools' Athletic Association
1, record 4, English, Yukon%20Schools%27%20Athletic%20Association
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- YSAA 2, record 4, English, YSAA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Yukon Schools Athletic Association 3, record 4, English, Yukon%20Schools%20Athletic%20Association
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Yukon Schools’ Athletic Association administers athletics in all Yukon schools. It endeavors to provide athletic opportunities in competitive and non-competitive environments to all Yukon students. YSAA plans, promotes and oversees a program of inter-school athletics and encourages participation of all students. YSAA supports athletics as an integral part of the total educational process and formulates policies which cultivate high ideals of good sportsmanship and good citizenship. 3, record 4, English, - Yukon%20Schools%27%20Athletic%20Association
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Sports - Généralités
- Pédagogie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Yukon Schools' Athletic Association
1, record 4, French, Yukon%20Schools%27%20Athletic%20Association
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- YSAA 2, record 4, French, YSAA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Yukon Schools Athletic Association 3, record 4, French, Yukon%20Schools%20Athletic%20Association
correct
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-01-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Education (General)
- General Vocabulary
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- broad goal 1, record 5, English, broad%20goal
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Educational theorists do not quarrel with such broad goals as : developing the whole child, teaching good citizenship, developing leadership. 1, record 5, English, - broad%20goal
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- objectif général 1, record 5, French, objectif%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce sont les autorités mandataires de la nation qui ont à tracer les objectifs généraux de l'éducation de la jeunesse. 1, record 5, French, - objectif%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-01-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Regulations (Urban Studies)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- urban governance
1, record 6, English, urban%20governance
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
UN-HABITAT recognizes that good urban governance is characterized by the interdependent principles of sustainability, equity, efficiency, transparency and accountability, security, civic engagement and citizenship. 1, record 6, English, - urban%20governance
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Réglementation (Urbanisme)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- gouvernance urbaine
1, record 6, French, gouvernance%20urbaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le présent rapport rend compte des réflexions menées sur le thème de la gouvernance urbaine à l'initiative des responsables scientifiques du Programme de recherche urbaine pour le développement [...] 1, record 6, French, - gouvernance%20urbaine
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-05-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Social Organization
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- notion of republican common goal
1, record 7, English, notion%20of%20republican%20common%20goal
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In this connection, the notions of citizen and citizenship are fundamental. The citizen is the active subject of civil society. A modern notion of citizenship must reconcile the notion of republican "common good" with the liberal emphasis on pluralism. 1, record 7, English, - notion%20of%20republican%20common%20goal
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organisation sociale
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- notion républicaine de bien commun
1, record 7, French, notion%20r%C3%A9publicaine%20de%20bien%20commun
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans cette problématique, les notions de citoyen et de citoyenneté; sont fondamentales. Le citoyen et la citoyenne sont les sujets actifs de la société civile. Une approche moderne de la citoyenneté doit réconcilier la notion républicaine du "bien commun" et l'attachement libéral au pluralisme. 1, record 7, French, - notion%20r%C3%A9publicaine%20de%20bien%20commun
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2008-01-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Honorary Distinctions
- Sociology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship
1, record 8, English, Ontario%20Medal%20for%20Good%20Citizenship
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- O.M.C. 2, record 8, English, O%2EM%2EC%2E
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Ministry of Citizenship organizes a series of annual awards programs to recognize outstanding professional and volunteer contributions to Ontario... The Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship is presented annually to 12 recipients for outstanding contributions to the well-being of their communities. 3, record 8, English, - Ontario%20Medal%20for%20Good%20Citizenship
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations des gouv. provinciaux
- Sociologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Médaille du mérite civique de l'Ontario
1, record 8, French, M%C3%A9daille%20du%20m%C3%A9rite%20civique%20de%20l%27Ontario
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- O.M.C. 2, record 8, French, O%2EM%2EC%2E
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le ministère des Affaires civiques organise une série de programmes de récompense annuels visant à reconnaître les contributions professionnelles et bénévoles à la vie ontarienne qui sortent de l'ordinaire [...] La Médaille du mérite civique de l'Ontario est présentée annuellement à 12 personnes dont l'action bénévole a eu un impact particulier sur la communauté. 3, record 8, French, - M%C3%A9daille%20du%20m%C3%A9rite%20civique%20de%20l%27Ontario
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2005-10-27
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Honorary Distinctions
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat
1, record 9, English, Ontario%20Honours%20and%20Awards%20Secretariat
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The ministry organizes a series of annual awards programs to recognize outstanding professional and volunteer contributions to Ontario. These awards promote responsible citizenship by publicly saluting those who have made exceptional contributions to the common good. Special commemorative functions are also organized to celebrate the participation of all Ontarians in the life of the province. 1, record 9, English, - Ontario%20Honours%20and%20Awards%20Secretariat
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations des gouv. provinciaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Secrétariat des distinctions et prix de l'Ontario
1, record 9, French, Secr%C3%A9tariat%20des%20distinctions%20et%20prix%20de%20l%27Ontario
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le ministère organise une série de programmes de récompense annuels visant à reconnaître les contributions professionnelles et bénévoles à la vie ontarienne qui sortent de l'ordinaire. Ces prix font la promotion de la responsabilité civique en accordant une reconnaissance publique aux personnes qui ont apporté des contributions exceptionnelles au bien commun. Des événements commémoratifs célèbrent également la participation de tous les Ontariens et Ontariennes à la vie de la province. 1, record 9, French, - Secr%C3%A9tariat%20des%20distinctions%20et%20prix%20de%20l%27Ontario
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1998-09-24
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Humanities and Social Sciences
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Vatnabyggd Icelandic Club of Saskatchewan Inc.
1, record 10, English, Vatnabyggd%20Icelandic%20Club%20of%20Saskatchewan%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The objectives of this organization, which is established in Elfros, Saskatchewan, are to foster and promote good citizenship among people of Icelandic origin; to foster and promote knowledge of the Icelandic language, literature and other Icelandic cultural heritage. 1, record 10, English, - Vatnabyggd%20Icelandic%20Club%20of%20Saskatchewan%20Inc%2E
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Vatnabyggd Icelandic Club of Saskatchewan
- Vatnabyggd Icelandic Club of Saskatchewan Incorporated
- Saskatchewan Watnabyggd Icelandic Club
- Saskatchewan Watnabyggd Icelandic Club Inc.
- Saskatchewan Watnabyggd Icelandic Club Incorporated
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Sciences humaines
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Vatnabyggd Icelandic Club of Saskatchewan Inc.
1, record 10, French, Vatnabyggd%20Icelandic%20Club%20of%20Saskatchewan%20Inc%2E
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisme établi à Elfros (Saskatchewan). 1, record 10, French, - Vatnabyggd%20Icelandic%20Club%20of%20Saskatchewan%20Inc%2E
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1992-05-22
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Waste Management
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- long-run hazardous waste
1, record 11, English, long%2Drun%20hazardous%20waste
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... it is not good citizenship [and] not good business to produce long-run hazardous wastes. 1, record 11, English, - long%2Drun%20hazardous%20waste
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des déchets
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- déchet dangereux à long terme
1, record 11, French, d%C3%A9chet%20dangereux%20%C3%A0%20long%20terme
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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