Chapter 6

Corporate Social ­Responsibility and the Value Chain

Key Points

Corporate social responsibility is a key element in competitive strategic planning

In addition to shareholder and customer value, strategic plans must consider employee and societal value

An effective value chain model must assess social and environmental impact

The symbiotic relationship between the firm and society is driving strategic change

Society’s impact on the firm is evident in consumer and regulatory pressures

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