The consumer: the king, the epitome of the downstream value chain; the recipient of massive corporate efforts. Or corporate scams? Misleading advertisements? Victim of hoarding practices? Consumer Ethics and CSR CSR is beyond the letter of the law. It embodies the spirit of trust, respect for the rules of trade, environment and society’s, including consumers’ […]
Since arriving in Karachi nine months ago, I have heard widespread criticism of CSR in Pakistan for being focused on philanthropy as opposed to sustainable business practices. Such criticism results in calls for a change in mindset in relation to CSR. However, on their own these calls will have little effect. In reflecting on my […]
Businesses are increasingly expected to solve social problems with the efficiency technically inherent in business processes. This expectation, coupled with the downsides of a short-term, profit maximizing motive, gave birth to the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). CSR has caught the fancy of business leaders across the world. In order to live or (show) […]
