COORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY : An Introduction

Corporate social responsibility, or CSR, refers to the belief that businesses have an obligation to society beyond their commitments to their stockholders or investors. In addition to generating profits, companies are expected to have some responsibility to stakeholders such as employees, customers, communities, and the environment. CSR includes corporations being economically responsible, improving labor practices, embracing fair trade, mitigating environmental damage, giving back to the community, and increasing employee satisfaction.