Corporate social responsibility csr is an important topic for both academics and practitioners because it potentially influences all aspects of an organizationfrom relationships with. Corporate social responsibility the relationship between business and society has been described through a variety of notions such as corporate citizenship, but corporate social responsibility csr remains among the most widespread concepts in politics, business and academia. Chapter 101 business for social responsibility altmetric badge. Moral responsibility stanford encyclopedia of philosophy. Encyclopedia of corporate social responsibility, 21202126. The term social responsibility means different things to different people. It is a critical discipline in that it is interested in determining. Today, at the core, csr is significantly about climate change and corporate energy footprints. This is an advance summary of a forthcoming article in the oxford research encyclopedia of communication. Encyclopedia of corporate social responsibility by samuel o.
Most of us believe that people normally possess free will, the fundamental capacity to choose their actions. Encyclopedia of corporate social responsibility global corporate. Csr corporate social responsibility like business ethics, the term csr corporate social responsibility is used in multiple, and not always compatible, senses. Nov 01, 2012 encyclopedia of corporate social responsibility book. Corporate social responsibility encyclopedia britannica. Encyclopedia of corporate social responsibility search. Corporate social responsibility can affect employees perceptions and attitudes about their work and workplace. Order online at or for the americas call toll free 1800springer or email us at. The goal of this project is to detail the core, defining principles of strategic csr that differentiate it as a concept from the rest of the csrsustainabilitybusiness ethics field. Actions of firms that contribute to social welfare, beyond what is required for profit maximization, are classified as corporate social responsibility csr. Encyclopedia of corporate social responsibility samuel o. Here each entry finds its place in one or more thematic groupings of entries that pertain to a central conceptual domain covered by the encyclopedia.
Corporate social responsibility legal definition of. Corporate social responsibility, often abbreviated csr, is a corporations initiatives to assess and take responsibility for the companys effects on environmental and social wellbeing. Social responsibility the encyclopedia of human resource. Jan 28, 2016 the encyclopedia of human resource management is an authoritative and comprehensive reference resource with over 400 entries on core hr areas and key concepts.
Their combined citations are counted only for the first article. It also is commonly held that people are responsible for acquiring the skills necessary to earn a living that would allow them to take care of themselves and their families. The encyclopedia of human resource management is an authoritative and comprehensive reference resource with over 400 entries on core hr areas and key concepts. This chapter provides an expanded definition of social responsibility touching on its evolution, levels of acceptance, examples, and the role of human resources in. Corporate social responsibility has been adopted by business as an approach to international development that brings ethical issues to the fore. Definitions vary, and in fact many supposed definitions of csr do not read like definitions at all.
Business ethics stanford encyclopedia of philosophy. The encyclopedia of corporate social responsibility has been conceived to assist researchers and practitioners to align business and societal objectives. Given the scope of various ethical scandals in a wide range of organizations over the last several decades, the research and practice of organizational ethics and corporate social responsibility has grown significantly. While scholars debated the legitimacy of csr, consumers and investors developed clear preferences. Generally, corporate social responsibility is the obligation to take action that protects and improves the welfare of society as a whole, as well as supports organizational interests. Over time, a variety of models and frameworks have been suggested to help executives and managers understand the concept so they may more effectively. Corporate social responsibility csr has evolved from simple philanthropy to a more theoretical concept with a new corporate philosophy that takes all the interests of all stakeholders into. The role of corporate social responsibility in the business world has developed from a fig leaf marketing front into an important aspect of corporate behavior over the past several years. Altmetric encyclopedia of corporate social responsibility. The issues of the efficiency of corporate use of space, renewable power, and their environmental assessments have an inside focus. Corporate social responsibility and corporate governance 1 introduction. Jan 27, 20 the encyclopedia of corporate social responsibility has been conceived to assist researchers and practitioners to align business and societal objectives.
Like business ethics, the term csr corporate social responsibility is used in multiple, and not always compatible, senses. It selection from corporate social responsibility book. One partial answer is that the relevant power is a form of control, and, in particular, a form of control such that the agent could have done otherwise than to perform the action in question. The third paper is corporate social responsibility and propeace practices in colombia, which poses the relationship between the adoption of corporate social responsibility models and implementing. A familiar theme is corporate social responsibility csr, introduced to promote the idea that corporate. Corporate social responsibility is an important aspect of business. This article summarizes some of the successful csr programs that are driving corporate success. A traditional view of the corporation suggests that its primary, if not sole, responsibility is to its owners, or stockholders. Social responsibility definition entrepreneur small. Corporate social responsibility and climate change. In the sage encyclopedia of quality and the service economy vol. Encyclopedia of corporate social responsibility book, 20. Social responsibility and organizational ethics the term social responsibility means different things to different people.
All actors in the field will find reliable and up to. Corporate social responsibility is generally a difficult concept to pin down and, thereby, can be a difficult topic to research because it is highly contextual and overlaps with other concepts. Corporate social responsibility programs provide additional information and experience that can help workers find more meaning in their work, that is, they may perceive that their work can serve a greater purpose. The amendment provides that stock corporations are prohibited from retaining surplus profits in excess of 100 percent of their paidin capital stock, except. The encyclopedia of corporate social responsibility aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the issues affecting society.
Encyclopedia of corporate social responsibility emerald insight. How is the responsible agent related to her actions. Corporate responsibility financial definition of corporate. A familiar theme is corporate social responsibility csr, introduced to promote the idea that corporate activities should, at the very least, avoid disruption to the wider society and preferably generate positive effects. Encyclopedia of corporate social responsibility springerlink. All the entries in this encyclopedia have been arranged into this readers guide. Corporate social responsibility csr is a type of international private business selfregulation that aims to contribute to societal goals of a philanthropic, activist, or charitable nature by engaging in or supporting volunteering or ethicallyoriented practices. Business ethics and corporate social responsibility. Encyclopedia of corporate social responsibility electronic resource edited by samuel o.
Corporate social responsibility history 1 negative aspects of csr 2 positive aspects of csr 3 the stakeholder concept 4 global issues 5 specific csr practices 6 organizations involved in csr 7 bibliography 8 in their 2003 book, business and society. Purpose this study aims to examine the relationship between corporate social responsibility csr and market value added mva through a more comprehensive analysis of the relationship between the. Organizational ethics and corporate social responsibility. Corporate social responsibility or csr has been defined by lord holme and richard watts in the world business council for sustainable developments publication making good business sense as the continuing commitment by business to behave ethically and contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and their families as well as the local community. Business ethics the concise encyclopedia of business ethics. Both research and corporate practice therefore see csr as a guiding principle for business success. All actors in the field will find reliable and up to date definitions and explanations of the key terms of csr in this authoritative and comprehensive reference work. A companys social responsibility quotient can make a difference to its bottom line. Examples of csr practices include the preservation of the. The encyclopedia of corporate social responsibility has. Encyclopedia of corporate social responsibility ebook. Corporate social responsibility, or otherwise called as csr is an ongoing commitment of the organization to act in an ethical manner and make a contribution in the countrys economic development, while bettering the standard of living of the employees and their families, along with the society and public at large. Corporate social responsibility article about corporate.
If you think getting involved in social causes would work for your business, here are some things to consider. Firms use two mechanisms to regulate their operations. Business ethics and corporate social responsibility books and ebooks search this guide search. Encyclopedia of corporate social responsibility book. Corporate social responsibility legal definition of corporate. Csr may best be understood as the field that examines and in some cases implements a companys social. Corporate social responsibility and corporate governance. Other articles where corporate social responsibility is discussed. From age discrimination, to zero hours contracts, each entry reflects the views of an expert and authoritative author. Corporate social responsibility csr is a type of international private business selfregulation that aims to contribute to societal goals of a philanthropic, activist, or charitable nature or by engage in or support volunteering or ethicallyoriented practices. The acceptance of csr by business scholars and practitioners has a spotted history.
In the sage encyclopedia of quality and the service economy, edited by su mi dahlgaardpark, 9294. Corporate governance, in financial economics, is specifically defined as a mechanism that protects and maximizes shareholder value. The role of corporate social responsibility in the business world has developed from a fig leaf marketing front into an important aspect of corporate behavior. According to the concept of corporate social responsibility. Given the scope of various ethical scandals in a wide range of organizations over the last several decades, the research and practice of organizational ethics and corporate social responsibility. Business ethics can be defined as the critical, structured examination of how people and institutions should behave in the world of commerce. It is a critical discipline in that it is interested in determining what ethical standards are best and most welljustified, rather than in cataloging the views that people actually happen to have. The third paper is corporate social responsibility and propeace practices in colombia, which poses the relationship between the adoption of corporate social responsibility models and implementing propeace practices in scenarios of conflict and postconflict. The role of corporate social responsibility in the business world has developed from a fig leaf marketing front into an important aspect of corporate. Examples of csr practices include the preservation of the environment through lowpollution. Corporate social responsibility an overview sciencedirect. Idowu, 9783642280351, available at book depository with free delivery.
A brief history of corporate social responsibility it could be argued that the current wave of interest in corporate social responsibility csr dates from the early 1990s. Encyclopedia of corporate social responsibility electronic. Samuel has published about fifty or articles in both professional and academic journals and contributed chapters in edited books and is the editorinchief of two major global reference books by springer the encyclopedia of corporate social responsibility ecsr and the dictionary of corporate social responsibility. Corporate social responsibility the relationship between business and society has been described through a variety of notions such as corporate citizenship, but corporate social responsibility.
Encyclopedia of corporate social responsibility in searchworks. Encyclopedia of corporate social responsibility by samuel. Corporate social responsibility the relationship between business and society has been described through a variety of notions such as corporate citizenship, but corporate social responsibility csr remains among the most widespread. Encyclopedia of corporate social responsibility ebook, 20. For example, the encyclopedia contains a number of entries on topics such as applied ethics and corporations in the social. Encyclopedia of corporate social responsibility, 15791584, 20. One partial answer is that the relevant power is a form of. Sage reference encyclopedia of business ethics and society. Social responsibility at its best is the voluntary accountability by an organization for the impact of its actions on economic performance, the environment, and society in general. Corporate social responsibility history 1 negative aspects of csr 2 positive aspects of csr 3 the stakeholder concept 4 global issues 5 specific csr practices 6. Corporate social responsibility financial definition of.
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