This essay provides a comparative analysis of different perspectives on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). It begins by outlining Milton Friedman's view that a corporation's sole responsibility is to increase profits for shareholders, contrasting it with the traditional view of CSR as philanthropy. The essay then discusses Porter and Kramer's strategic CSR, which emphasizes creating shared value by aligning social responsibility with business opportunities. It also explores John Mackey's stakeholder interdependence approach, highlighting the interconnectedness of businesses with their communities, employees, and other stakeholders. Finally, the essay concludes by advocating for the conscious capitalism model as the most comprehensive approach to CSR, as it considers all stakeholders within the business ecosystem. Desklib provides access to similar solved assignments and past papers for students.