MPA702 Assessment Task 1 Individual Assignment - Financial Interpretation

Part 2 (50 marks)

Background
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) concerns ‘the responsibility of an organisation for the impacts of its decisions and activities on society and the environment through transparent and ethical behaviour that contributes to sustainable development; takes into account the expectations of stakeholders; complies with applicable laws and consistent international norms of behaviour; and is integrated throughout the organisation and practiced in its relationships’ (Shaw et al, 2021, p. 129,*).

Required:
You are required to research information on the below issues.
1- The concept of CSR and historical evolution of the concept.
2- The common theories supporting CSR activities and reporting (you should discuss 3 relevant theories).
Then discuss and document the results of your research on the above issues in an essay format with the following suggested sections:
 Introduction (suggesting 100-150 words);
 Body, can be presented under some subheadings (suggesting 900-1000 words);
 Conclusion (suggesting 100-150 words).