Corporate Social Responsibility: Conceptual Development and Strategic Implications

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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................1
Ethical obligations and also the macro social analysis....................................................................1
Strategic implications in the 1990s and onwards............................................................................2
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................3
References........................................................................................................................................4
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Introduction
In this paper, the focus will be given on corporate social responsibility. It has been
evaluated that corporate social responsibility plays a great role to achieve success in the business
world. According to Lee (2008), it has been analyzed that researchers have shifted from the
social effects to the organizational level analysis of the CSR and also impact is seen on the
performance and entire process of the organization. In this paper, the emphasis will be given on
the conceptual development path of CSR theories.
Ethical obligations and also the macro social analysis
It has been stated that social responsibility helps to guide the business in the future and
also provide answers. He stated that the social responsibility of the manager is related to the
obligations to consider the policies and to make decisions so that goals and objectives can be
achieved by the company (Bowen, 2013).
According to Frederick CSR in 1950 has the three core ideas related to the corporate
managers of the trustees and also the ideas are balanced by considering the claims of the
corporate resources. Also, the interest is considered in reference to the problem of the business
responsibility that can be elaborated in reference to the laissez-faire. He stated that it is a public
posture in context of the social economic and human resources and it is considered for the social
ends and not only for the interest of the private persons and company.
In the 1980's it has been evaluated that business and social interest came close and
companies became more focused towards the stakeholders. Also, the emphasis is given to the
definitions of the CSR and there are various concepts related to corporate citizenship, corporate
social responsibility and public policy. The discussion is also made on the term public liability in
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