TY - JOUR
T1 - Defining CSR: Problems and solutions
AU - SHEEHY, Benedict
PY - 2015
Y1 - 2015
N2 - The ubiquity of the term CSR threatens its carrying any distinctive meaning. Despite its long history no consensus has been developed among the industry participants, academics or other interested parties. After a careful review of the complications and complexities of the CSR debate and distinct disciplinary definitions, the article turns to approach the problem of definition using the philosophy of science. It applies a scientific definitional approach of genus, differentia and species to arrive at a definition of CSR as international private business self-regulation. The article provides an overview of the implications of this definition on CSR as a field of study, a management practice and an approach to improving the dialogue concerning the social contribution of business.
AB - The ubiquity of the term CSR threatens its carrying any distinctive meaning. Despite its long history no consensus has been developed among the industry participants, academics or other interested parties. After a careful review of the complications and complexities of the CSR debate and distinct disciplinary definitions, the article turns to approach the problem of definition using the philosophy of science. It applies a scientific definitional approach of genus, differentia and species to arrive at a definition of CSR as international private business self-regulation. The article provides an overview of the implications of this definition on CSR as a field of study, a management practice and an approach to improving the dialogue concerning the social contribution of business.
KW - CSR
KW - Definitions
KW - Philosophy of knowledge
KW - Private law
KW - Private politics
KW - Regulation
KW - Self-regulation
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UR - http://www.mendeley.com/research/defining-csr-problems-solutions
U2 - 10.1007/s10551-014-2281-x
DO - 10.1007/s10551-014-2281-x
M3 - Article
SN - 1573-0697
VL - 131
SP - 625
EP - 648
JO - Journal of Business Ethics
JF - Journal of Business Ethics
IS - 3
ER -