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A Study on Conceptual Frame Work of Corporate Social

Responsibility Planning and Strategy

Dr.A.T.Jaganathan, M.B.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Mrs.P.Vanitha, M.B.A., M.Phil.,

(Ph.D)., Mrs.K.Karkuzhali, M.B.A., M.Phil., (Ph.D).,

1Assistant Professor of Management Studies (MBA) (Autonomous),

K.S.R College of arts and science Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu, India – 637215,

2Assistant Professor of Management Studies (PG), K.S.R College of Arts and Science

(Autonomous), Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu, India – 637215,

3Research Scholar [Ph.D Department of Management Studies], K.S.R College of Arts and

Science (Autonomous), Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu, India – 637215,

ABSTRACT

In the present article has been

made to attempt a study on conceptual

frame work of corporate social

responsibility planning and strategy.

There is an impressive history associated

with the evolution of the concept and

definition of corporate social

responsibility (CSR). Corporate social

responsibility (CSR) is still a relatively

new corporate function that continues to

change and evolve. Both theory and recent

research evidence suggest that a

corporation’s socially responsible

behavior can positively affect consumers’

attitudes toward the corporation. The

effect occurs both directly and indirectly

through the behavior’s effect on customer–

corporation identification. Research has

not yet fully explored how CSR-related

decisions are made within large

companies and what departments have the

most impact on CSR strategies. Corporate

Social Responsibility (CSR) are all

used by business and organizations to

describe a broad agenda of issues that

government, law and society require

organizations to consider as part of their

core business, to influence strategic

thinking, planning and corporate

reporting. External stakeholders are an

important audience in the measurement

process. Results show that while the views

and philosophies of the C-suite and board

of directors are highly influential, other

units and departments in the company are

involved in the CSR process.

KEYWORD: CSR, Planning, Strategy,

Attitude, Identification.

INTRODUCTION

In the last 15 years, an array of

stakeholders have turned to firms, rather

than governments, to address enduring

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environmental problems including forest

degradation, fisheries depletion, mining

destruction, and even climate change, as

well as social problems including workers’

and human rights. As a result, a wide

range of tactics including boycott

campaigns, social and eco-labeling, and

environmental “certification”, have been

used to appeal directly to firms to improve

their environmental management

procedures and performance as well as

their treatment of workers and impacts of

their activities in the communities in

which they operate. These efforts to

promote what is generally known as

“corporate social responsibility” (CSR),

have increasingly attracted the interest of a

wide range of scholars within political

science, economics, sociology,

anthropology and geography.

The study of Fortune 1000

companies serves as one basis for public

relations practitioners to engage and

consult with top management about CSR

communication, strategies and decision

making. Having access to such insights

from multinational corporations will

empower public relations practitioners to

contribute to the development of CSR

strategies, make informed decisions,

engage in CSR’s Best Practices and

enhance the legitimacy and credibility of

the public relations profession.

With the passage of the Companies Act,

2013 the mandate for corporate social

responsibility (CSR) has been formally

introduced to the dashboard of the Boards

of Indian companies. The industry has

responded positively to the reform

measure undertaken by the government

with a wide interest across the public and

private sector, Indian and multinational

companies.

The practice of CSR is not new to

companies in India. However, what this

Act does is bring more companies into the

fold. Also, it is likely that the total CSR

spends will increase. What is clear to

many companies is that if this increased

spending is to achieve results on the

ground – which is the intent of the Act –

then it needs to be done strategically,

systematically and thoughtfully.

CORPORATE SOCIAL

RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)

Corporate Social Responsibility

(CSR) is about ensuring that to make a

positive impact on society by delivering

our services. It encompasses the approach

to aligning social and environmental

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responsibility to economic goals and

value-for-money.

DEFINITION

Corporate Social Responsibility

(CSR) is an organization’s obligation to

consider the interests of their customers,

employees, shareholders, communities,

and the ecology and to consider the social

and environmental consequences of their

business activities. By integrating CSR

into core business processes and

stakeholder management, organizations

can achieve the ultimate goal of creating

both social value and corporate value.

CORPORATE SOCIAL

RESPONSIBILITY INCLUDES

 Business ethics

 Community investment

 Environment

 Governance

 Human rights

WHY SHOULD COMPANIES GET

INVOLVED IN CSR

 To create a trust among the

investors.

 For becoming preferred choice of

the customers.

 For enhancing brand value and

reputations.

 Long term sustainability for

organization and society.

IMPORTANCE OF CORPORATE

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

The importance of CSR has

increased with globalization as both

investors & customers have become very

sensitive to societal & environmental

issues. With growing globalization, CSR

had been increasing as it helps the business

organizations to impulse their relationship

with local communities; increase the

branding of the organization & building a

good corporate image for themselves.

Internally it is helpful to an

organization through various ways: It

creates a sense of loyalty & trust amongst

the employees in the organizational ethics.

It serves as a diversion from routine

workplace practice & gives a feeling of

satisfaction to the employees. It improves

operational efficiency of the company by

increasing the efficiency of employers

resulting into increase in quality of product

& productivity. Employers feel motivated

& are more productive.

NEED FOR SOCIAL

RESPONSIBILITIES

Need for Social Responsibilities

some of them are