Date of Award
7-8-2008
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Communication
First Advisor
Arla Bernstein, Ph.D. - Chair
Second Advisor
Yuki Fujioka, Ph.D.
Third Advisor
Jaye L. Atkinson, Ph.D.
Abstract
This thesis is designed to explore consumer attitudes and behaviors toward corporations that engage in socially responsible practices. The goal of this project was to determine if there was a relationship between a company’s perceived reputation for social responsibility and attitudes and behaviors that would favorably impact the company. Specifically, the project uses a case study of UPS and its support of Zoo Atlanta to further test these relationships in a true-to-life scenario. The findings reveal implications for corporate communication efforts in two ways: first, by serving as a framework to evaluate future corporate giving programs and to better understand company reputation; and second, by understanding the importance of strategically positioning one’s company as a good corporate citizen.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/1061303
Recommended Citation
Saghini, Karen, "UPS and Zoo Atlanta: A Case Study on Corporate Social Responsibility." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2008.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/1061303