Meanings
- uncountablebusinessA form of international private business self-regulation which aims to contribute to societal goals of a philanthropic, activist, or charitable nature.
The company's move isn't an act of corporate social responsibility—it’s a response to labor economics that others may soon follow.
2015 February 19, Joe Pinsker, “Why Walmart Raised Its Wages”, in The Atlantic2 more examples
Far too often, those defending or advocating for corporate social responsibility are interested in diminishing the status of capitalism, profit seeking, self-interest, and/or neoclassical economics. But I think one can embrace corporate social responsibility without this baggage.
2012 April 12, Megan McArdle, “Should Corporations Be Do-Gooders?”, in The AtlanticThere are normally anti-embarrassment clauses in such arrangements and, from a corporate social responsibility point of view, the upside of standing by a tarnished individual is often outweighed by the downside.
2022 March 11, David Hytner, “Chelsea are in crisis but there is no will to leave club on their knees”, in The GuardianSynonyms: CSR
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA form of international private business self-regulation which aims to contribute to societal goals of a philanthropic, activist, or charitable nature.
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