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Essay - Corporate Social Responsibility

Essay - Corporate Social Responsibility

Q Summarize and compare the three different definitions of Corporate Social Responsibility discussed in pages 167-192 of Gerlinde Berger-Walliser and Inara Scott's article, Redefining Corporate Social Responsibilty in an Era of Globalization and Regulatory Hardening Download Redefining Corporate Social Responsibilty in an Era of Globalization and Regulatory Hardening. Discuss and explain what you think the best approach is. Remember that your essay must be between 1000 and 1500 words (or the equivalent of 2-3 pages of single-spaced text or 4-5 pages of double-spaced text with 1 inch margins and 12-point typeface). Essay #1 will be due on December 6 at 11:59 pm. Your essays must in Word format and submitted through Canvas. Your grade will be based upon the quality of your writing, both substance and style. Essay #1 will be worth 10% of your grade in this course.

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The dynamics of the modern business landscape, especially for large corporations whose operations extend internationally, have evolved to incorporate accountability of organizations to the society. The concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) began as a voluntary practice by organizations as a way of giving back to the community. However, CSR has developed into a fundamental strategic objective for modern firms whose aim is to fulfill an ethical and moral obligation to the society and environment.