ABSTRACT
This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on the concepts covered in the preceding chapters of this book. The book reviews the evolving definition of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and its complementary/alternative themes. It discusses CSR, sustainable development and the links between these concepts. The book explores that sustainable development is often defined as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It provides some of the driving forces behind CSR. The book describes explores various points that are important when planning and doing CSR research, from how to ask the right question, to sampling, collecting data, and data analysis, to the pros and cons of case studies, and stakeholder participation in CSR research. It shows that in the context of sustainable development as an objective, the role of firms in achieving this objective is crucial.
