Information and Technology Sector – A Champion in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Myth or Reality

Tewari, Ruchi

Information and Technology Sector – A Champion in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Myth or Reality

Tewar, R. (2010). ‘Information and Technology Sector – A Champion in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Myth or Reality’, in Great Lakes Herald, March, 2010, Vol 4. No. 1.

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Ruchi Tewari

MICA

Date Written: November 27, 2015

Abstract

This paper studies the contribution of corporate social responsibility (CSR) of the IT sector in India. The IT sector has grown at a high pace in the Indian business environment but it has also been blamed for affecting the environment and the lives of many citizens. The CSR activities in the modern corporate affairs have been identified as a very important practice for Indian companies due to the impact of increased revenue, thanks to the globalization. This study has taken five sectors into consideration -- cement, steel, oil and banking along with IT. A comparative analysis was used to find the sector that is involved the most in the CSR initiative and the dimensions, and where companies need to re-assess their CSR strategies.

Keywords: CSR; India; IT Sector

JEL Classification: M10; M14

Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation

Tewari, Ruchi, Information and Technology Sector – A Champion in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Myth or Reality (November 27, 2015). Tewar, R. (2010). ‘Information and Technology Sector – A Champion in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Myth or Reality’, in Great Lakes Herald, March, 2010, Vol 4. No. 1., Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2695988