Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting in Developing Countries

The Case of Bangladesh

Ataur Rahman Belal

• Publisher: Routledge
• Year: 2016
• Print ISBN: 9780754645887
• eBook ISBN: 9781317159339
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Business
• Subtopic: Business General
• Index: Business

Historically, the study of corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting has largely been within the context of Western economies. However, in the wake of highly publicized incidents such as Bhopal and the struggle of the Ogoni people in Nigeria, many large corporations now claim to be taking steps to improve their environmental and social performance within developing countries. Using the lens of stakeholder theory, this book examines whether the current practice of CSR reporting in developing countries is motivated by a desire to discharge accountability to all relevant stakeholders or whether it is being driven by the imperative of advancing corporate economic interests. While concepts like CSR reporting have become more fashionable, they vary widely in different national contexts; this book therefore clarifies the types and roles of CSR reporting and the underlying corporate motivations. The author considers the current CSR reporting practices in a number of developing countries, with particular attention given to illuminating a case study of Bangladesh.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• List of Figures and Tables
• Acknowledgements
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Theoretical Considerations
• 3 The Context of Bangladesh
• 4 Data Analysis Framework
• 5 An Analysis of Social Disclosures by Bangladeshi Companies
• 6 Managerial Perceptions of CSR Reporting in Bangladesh
• 7 CSR Reporting in Other Developing Countries
• 8 Summary and Conclusion
• References
• 1 List of Bangladeshi Companies Surveyed
• 2 Interview Schedule
• Index