A holistic approach to corporate social responsibility as a prerequisite for sustainable development: Empirical evidence
The growing importance of sustainable development and corporate social responsibility (CSR) for contemporary organizations demands appropriate holistic tools. The paper highlights how Soft Systems Methodology (SSM), a relevant holistic, i.e., soft systems approach, supports the conceptua...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Faculty of Economics, Belgrade
2015-01-01
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| Series: | Ekonomski Anali |
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| Online Access: | http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0013-3264/2015/0013-32641507069Z.pdf |
| Summary: | The growing importance of sustainable development and corporate social
responsibility (CSR) for contemporary organizations demands appropriate
holistic tools. The paper highlights how Soft Systems Methodology (SSM), a
relevant holistic, i.e., soft systems approach, supports the
conceptualization and management of the complex issues of CSR and sustainable
development. The SSM’s key methodological tools are used: rich picture, root
definitions, and conceptual models. Empirical research compares a selected
sample of enterprises in the automotive industry in the Republic of Serbia,
to identify possible systemically desirable and culturally feasible changes
to improve their CSR behaviour through promoting their sustainable
development. Some limitations of this research and of SSM application are
discussed. Combining SSM with some other systems approaches, such as System
Dynamics or Critical Systems Heuristics, is recommended for future research. |
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| ISSN: | 0013-3264 1820-7375 |