FT-Standard Chartered
Taiwan Business Awards 2014
Scoring & Criteria
One large company and one SME will be chosen based on their contribution to Taiwan’s economy – and the sustainability of that contribution.
Entrepreneurial Success
- Job creation
- Social contribution
- Scope for expansion
- Commitment to innovation/ diversification for future business sustainability (e.g. investment in training or R&D)
One large company and one SME will be chosen based on their success in creating social and environmental value, their corporate governance record, and the firm’s workplace culture and employee satisfaction.
- Contribution to social progress
- Contribution to environmental protection
- Corporate governance
- Responsible marketing practices
- Employee diversity and inclusion
- Workplace culture & employee satisfaction
This will be awarded either to a start-up company or to an individual that/ who has achieved notable success within the first five years of its/ his or her venture.
- Innovation & originality of product or creativity of business model
- Profitability & market share
- Brand marketing
- Sustainability of business model
- Socio-economic impact and scope for growth & expansion
International Visibility
(Nominations for this award will be made by Financial Times journalists.)
This will be awarded to a company, entrepreneur or other individual whose outstanding achievements in their field of business have raised Taiwan’s international profile.
- Originality/ uniqueness
- Level of achievement in their field
- Level of international recognition
- Potential for international impact in the long-term
