The article presents the essence of social responsibility business in modern economic conditions. levels responsibility, potential principles for implementation main participants and stakeholders, directions distribution prospects further development are considered. In addition, defines tasks that help solve projects field corporate responsibility.

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) became a key strategic issue in the recent years. However, the concept of CSR is not novel, the models and frameworks continuously improved. Incorporating social responsiveness into the business is a complex challenge that requires the consideration of individual factors as well. Former studies dealing with the personal aspects of social responsibility poin...

Purpose: This article addresses issues of practicing social responsibility (SR) in small business, where SR implementation challenges are unique. The discussion examines the difficulties encountered by small business owners adopting SR practices, and the various strategies they learned in the process. Methodology: Twenty-three small business owner-managers located in western Canada were intervi...

Ever since the European Commission (EC) defined what “corporate social responsibility” is, European debate has taken up the definition as given. However a brief review of literature soon highlights that the adopted definition has given rise to some relevant concerns and is not without its critics. These criticisms might relate to the fact that literature on the issue is mainly produced by Ameri...

We examine the concept of firms sacrificing profits in the social interest within the environmental realm, with particular focus on the case of the United States by addressing four key questions. May they do so within the scope of their fiduciary responsibilities to their shareholders? Can they do so on a sustainable basis, or will the forces of a competitive marketplace render such efforts and...

AIMS The alcohol beverage industry has been expanding its corporate social responsibility and other business activities in sub-Saharan Africa. The aim of this paper is to evaluate the effects of these activities on the physical, economic, psychological and social availability of alcohol in the region. METHODS Narrative review. Source materials came from the business press, industry sources (w...