Vuong Thi Bich Nga

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Abstract

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is no longer a new concept in Vietnam. However, as the concept has been developing over hundreds of years, it is strongly necessary for it to be reconceptualized together with a synthesis of its aspects. Using qualitative analysis method, this paper reviewed selected studies on the concept of corporate social responsibility and therefrom redefined the aspects of this concept.
Keywords
Social responsibility, corporate social responsibility.
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