β Scribed by Stephen R. Goldberg; Ashley K. Gist; Stanton C. Lindquist
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
Can being socially responsible serve as a successful corporate strategy? Yes, say the authors of this article. And auditors need to understand reporting standards and trends in this developing area.
Many organizations are taking responsibility for their impact on society and the environmentβand turning it into a competitive advantage. The authors give an overview for auditors: how corporate social responsibility (CSR) fits into corporate strategy, CSR reporting standards, and current trends. Auditors should pay special attention to developments in thirdβparty assurance, and the role of internal auditors in this area. Β© 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
π SIMILAR VOLUMES
## Abstract The stakeholders' approach to engaging in sustainable development and corporate social responsibility has widespread appeal. Although sustainability reports and report guidelines make ample reference to stakeholders, little is said about how to actually and practically use the stakehold
## Abstract British telecommunications giant BT demonstrates that corporate social responsibility (CSR) extends well beyond just being a βgood guy.β The author traces the three stages of evolution of BT's CSR effortsβprotector, builder, and innovatorβnoting the value drivers for the company and som