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Case Study: Social Responsability Of Hydro-Québec

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  • Doina Muresanu

    (Universite du Quebec en Abitibi-Temiscamingue, Canada)

  • Sarah-Ann Bégin

    (Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Canada, Management Department)

  • Alexandre Julien

    (Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Canada, Management department)

  • Marc-André Larose

    (Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Canada, Management Department)

Abstract

This case study presents the social responsibility practices of the Canadian company Hydro Quebec. It is a state enterprise, working in the field of hydroelectricity production and distribution. Thanks to its substantial profit and its participation in the economy of the province of Quebec, this company represents one of the largest organizations in Canada. As presented in the text, it firstly demonstrates efficient management, its profits amounting to billions of dollars. She also acts philanthropically, supporting various causes, including cultural, environmental, socio-economic, scientific and educational ones. She is also concerned about ensuring a good climate and working conditions for her employees. Employee training is also a point of interest. Being governed by strict laws and regulations, Hydro-Québec has an ethic code whose compliance is closely followed. The case was funded by the UQAT University Pedagogy Fund and it address at business management students, enrolled in corporate social responsibility courses.

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  • Doina Muresanu & Sarah-Ann Bégin & Alexandre Julien & Marc-André Larose, 2018. "Case Study: Social Responsability Of Hydro-Québec," Annals of Faculty of Economics, University of Oradea, Faculty of Economics, vol. 1(1), pages 386-391, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:ora:journl:v:1:y:2018:i:1:p:386-391
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    Keywords

    corporation social responsability; hydropower; philanthropy; efficient management; involvement and respect of the community;
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    JEL classification:

    • M12 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Personnel Management; Executives; Executive Compensation

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