Corporate social responsibility - comparative analysis from Petrovietnam and Vinatex
Abstract
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is one of the key concepts in the study of mutual relations between business and society. Demand for responsible business behaviour has expanded all over the world in the 21st century. Vietnam as a developing country also has typical motivations and initiatives for CSR. This research aims to explore the CSR perception and practices of Vietnamese companies through the cases of two national groups: the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) and the Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex), highlighting various concepts and themes such as business ethics, social responsiveness and public policy in order to provide authentic insights into the business philosophy in the country.
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