Corporate social responsibility (CSR): theory and practice in a developing country context

摘要: After providing an overview of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) research in different contexts, and noting the varied methodologies adopted, two robust CSR conceptualizations – one by Carroll (1979, ‘A Three-Dimensional Conceptual Model Performance’, The Academy Management Review 4(4), 497–505) other Wood (1991, ‘Corporate Performance Revisited’, 16(4), 691–717) have been adopted for this their integration explored. Using newly synthesized framework, critically examines approach philosophy eight companies that are considered active Lebanese context. findings suggest lack a systematic, focused, institutionalized to understanding practice Lebanon still grounded context philanthropic action. qualified within framework existing contextual realities relevant implications drawn accordingly.