CSR Evolution

  • Adam Smith

    “The Theory of Moral Sentiments”
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  • Industrial Revolution

    Business philanthropy (e.g.construction of hospitals and bath houses, provision of food coupons and recreational facilities)
  • Industrial Welfare Commission

    Better working conditions concerning wages, hours and safety
  • Howard Bowen

    “Social Responsibilities of the Businessman”
  • Milton Friedman

    ‘Narrow Approach’: Company’s responsibility is simply to make profit
  • Committee for Economic Development (CED)

    Businesses' basic purpose is to serve constructively societal needs
  • Archie Carroll

    Four-part definition of CSR (financial, legal, ethical and philanthropic responsibilities)- CSR Pyramid
  • Edward Freeman

    Stakeholder theory
  • Social Businesses

    CSR initiatives included education, culture, health services, civic and community, and NGO partners
  • Elkington

    The Triple Bottom Line
  • Porter and Cramer

    Strategic Corporate Philanthropy
  • Strategic CSR

    Aligning the company’s CSR to its overall strategy
  • Porter and Cramer

    Creating Shared Value (CSV)