The convergence of corporate social responsibility and business growth in deriving collateral effects on business and society

Theorists and organizational leaders have been concerned with their responsibility pertaining society for at least half a century. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is in itself a strategy, as organizations display efforts to take part in the social sphere as conscientious parties. Corporate social responsibility is a concept that has been transformed throughout decades, being impacted by each decades advancements and crises it has been considered to be a source to better stakeholders satisfaction, improve corporate image, and has now been mostly related to the enhancement of social benefits. In order to effectively create positive collateral effects on business and society, organizations should converge corporate social responsibility strategies with business growth strategies. --Executive summary p. 12.