Corporate Social Responsibility There are various definitions aiming to explain what Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) signifies. Because of the many ways in which this concept is interpreted by the millions of companies around this country, and the world, there is no consensus as to what CSR could truly mean. In other words, definitions vary depending upon the field examined, and the impact of a business' actions. Yet CSR is of vital

591-2). The failure to integrate CSR initiatives into a larger development plan is another problem contributing to the lack of implementation of CSR projects. Projects are often driven by short-term expediency meaning that the decisions taken are at too low a level as to which projects to execute. There may be little coordination in determining the areas that will benefit and how the projects can be put together to contribute

Corporate Social Responsibility Unfortunately, corporations are given considerable leeway by the government and are allowed to sidestep rules, misinform or withhold information from the public; and otherwise avoid accountability. As Estes writes in his article "Punitive Damages Remind Companies Not to Sin," "We'll continue to have exploding automobiles, unsafe workplaces, sweatshops, toxic pollution and waste until corporations are made to put the public interest over private profit." Exploding cars are only

Corporate Responsibility During the past couple of decades companies that had been previously concerned only with their bottom line and profitability have changed course and taken new directions that include corporate social responsibilities such as health, safety, environment, and even community relations. As these new responsibilities have taken shape many of the for -- profit organizations have established footholds in what used to be the non-profit arena's domain of expertise. This

Corporate Social Responsibility Literature Review a topic-Corporate Social Responsibility The term 'corporate social responsibility' is a social word that has often taken the world by a storm at its mention. Noya and Clarence (2007) in their book "The social economy: building inclusive economies" offers a succinct description and understanding of what normally takes place and get exemplified at the mention of this term in the business world. Many writers of business journals

Corporate Social Responsibility and Transnational Companies In this essay, I have discussed how essential Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is for the success of Transnational Corporations. UN Global Compact is also being discussed. I have also included case studies to support of Nike, Primark and Microsoft. Moreover, I have included positives and negatives about CSR and the factors that exist in CSR which may lead to the success of transnational corporations. Finally,