The Evolution of the CSR Concept: From Sharing to Caring

Historical Development of the Corporate Social Responsibility Concept

“…The change of the concept was gradually evolved towards a whole business approach requiring team ethics and a shared understanding of the social and environmental impact of individual businesses. Ciara Hackett [4] stated that in recent times the scope of CSR evolved beyond philanthropic activities to become a strategic term recognized by business firms. This may be attributed to the fluid development of the ideology and, in accordance its evolution has been in a constant change.…”