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Corporate social responsibility in relation to the economic dimension of socio-economic policy
Corporate social responsibility in relation to the economic dimension of socio-economic policy

Author(s): Urszula Anisiewicz, Tomasz Wolowiec, Marcin Marczuk, Marzena Cichorzewska
Subject(s): Business Economy / Management
Published by: Wydawnictwo Akademii Nauk Stosowanych WSGE im. A. De Gasperi w Józefowie
Keywords: corporate social responsibility; business ethics; stakeholders; psychosocial capital; economic efficiency; development inclusiveness; socio-economic policy

Summary/Abstract: ObjectivesCorporate social responsibility is a concept that allows organizing economic life both at the level of the organization and at the level of the state taking into account the broader interests of the social environment of a contemporary enterprise and stimulating inclusive growth in the quality of economic relations. Entrepreneurs are aware that they are expected not only to generate profits, but also to fairly shape relations with the entire socio-economic environment. CSR can be defined as a concept through which companies voluntarily take into account social and environmental interests at the stage of strategy building, as well as relations with various stakeholder groups. Being responsible does not just mean meeting all formal and legal requirements, but in addition to increased investment in human resources, environmental protection and stakeholder relations.Material and methodsThe purpose of the article is to theoretically analyze the role and importance of corporate social responsibility in the process of creating an inclusive and integrative role for economics and business in the economy. The article shows that neo-liberal concepts focusing on profit maximization at all costs and the "invisible" hand of the market have significantly devalued.ResultsIt is therefore possible to identify specific benefits of implementing corporate social responsibility principles. In the area of economic benefits, social environment and environmental.ConclusionsSocial responsibility benefits not only the company itself and its direct beneficiaries, but also the economy and the environment. Responsible selling allows to build loyalty and trust of employees, and consequently supports sustainable economic development based on social participation and equitable distribution of national income.

  • Issue Year: 54/2023
  • Issue No: 5
  • Page Range: 226-252
  • Page Count: 27
  • Language: English
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