Business A-Level
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
What Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) means in Business A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
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The transition from Friedman’s shareholder primacy to Carroll’s Pyramid, emphasizing the integration of ethical and philanthropic obligations into core strategic planning.
A business model that ensures a company is socially accountable to itself, its stakeholders, and the public by operating in ways that enhance society.
Topics that use Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- Business objectives and strategy (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
- Influences on business decisions (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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- Digital Transformation
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- PESTLE Analysis
- Stakeholder
- Strategic Positioning
- Risk Mitigation
Using Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the exam
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