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A Three-Dimensional Conceptual Model of Corporate Performance

    Published Online:1 Oct 1979https://doi.org/10.5465/amr.1979.4498296

    Abstract

    Offered here is a conceptual model that comprehensively describes essential aspects of corporate social performance. The three aspects of the model address major questions of concern to academics and managers alike: (1) What is included in corporate social responsibility? (2) What are the social issues the organization must address? and (3) What is the organization's philosophy or mode of social responsiveness?

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