The Business Case for Corporate Social Responsibility: A Company-Level Measurement Approach for CSR

Manuela Weber

doi:10.1016/j.emj.2008.01.006

The Business Case for Corporate Social Responsibility: A Company-Level Measurement Approach for CSR

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The Business Case for Corporate Social Responsibility: A Company-Level Measurement Approach for CSR. / Weber, Manuela.
In: European Management Journal, Vol. 26, No. 4, 08.2008, p. 247-261.

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title = "The Business Case for Corporate Social Responsibility: A Company-Level Measurement Approach for CSR",

abstract = "Although theoretical and empirical research often points to a positive relation between CSR and company competitiveness, approaches to measure the company-specific business impacts of CSR are missing in the current literature. However, such an approach could strengthen the overall CSR involvement and support rational decision-making in this area. This paper thus focuses on the question how to measure the business impact of CSR activities from a company perspective. Using a theoretical approach a multi-step measurement model is developed that allows managers to evaluate their company-specific business case for CSR. A case example illustrates the use of the model in practice.",

keywords = "Sustainability sciences, Management & Economics, Business Case, Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate Sustainability, Value Added, Business case, Corporate social responsibility (CSR), Corporate sustainability, Value added",

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