An increasing number of firms are stating their strong commitment tocorporate social responsibility initiatives. The Corporate SocialResponsibility Newswire Service keeps track of these various initiativesand posts stories on its website about what various corporations aredoing. Go to www.csrwire.com and choose one story. Write adescription of the corporation and the initiative.

An increasing number of firms are stating their strong commitment tocorporate social responsibility initiatives. The Corporate SocialResponsibility Newswire Service keeps track of these various initiativesand posts stories on its website about what various corporations aredoing. Go to www.csrwire.com and choose one story. Write adescription of the corporation and the initiative.

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ISBN:9780357033791

Author:Pride, William M

Publisher:Pride, William M

Chapter4: Social Responsibility And Ethics In Marketing

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