Corporate Social Responsibility Concepts, Theories, Models & Applications

Although social responsibility is recognized as one of the new concepts in the present era, it dates back to ancient times, the time of the development of the laws of Hammurabi. According to this concept, organizations that pay attention to the human needs of individuals, and formulate their missions and strategic vision based on bio-compatible humanitarian demands, improve their position in society, and are considered as an effective element in maintaining environmental sustainability. With this approach, all organizations that in the past seeking only their own gain and loss, under the pressure of the people, as well as partner and competitors, expand their vision and consider a little beyond the mere benefits of the organization; Because it was once thought that the institutions were solely accountable to their shareholders and employees, but with the change in new management approaches, the concept of social responsibility became a fundamental principle in the societies. According to this concept, because organizations, like individuals, are members of society, like other members of society, they are responsible for their environment. Therefore, it can be said that we have entered the era of accountability of organizations.