Integration of Corporate Social Responsibility into New Product Development

International Journal of Management, Economics and Social Sciences, 2016

21 Pages Posted: 15 Apr 2016

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Chang-Lin Yang

Fu Jen Catholic University

Kai-Ping Huang

Fu Jen Catholic University

Ching-Lien Huang

Lunghwa University of Science and Technology (LHU)

Rong-Hwa Huang

Fu Jen Catholic University

Date Written: March 15, 2016

Abstract

This study investigated seven core subjects of ISO 26000 to explore the way in which new product development (NPD) links corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy with product development planning. This study thoroughly discussed the implementation of policies that achieve social responsibility within the context of NPD planning. Rapid changes in science and technology mean customer needs are changing faster than ever before, making it increasingly difficult to identify critical customer needs in a timely manner. NPD therefore is essential to enhance enterprise competitiveness. The construction of a CSR-based NPD model can help enterprises in NPD. Using the CSR based NPD model to plan materials selection, specification setting, manufacturing procedures and methods, distribution, servicing and recycling increases enterprise friendliness and happiness, and benefits their sustainable development. The findings of this study suggest that traditional enterprise activities focus on profit maximization and cost minimization. The profit-oriented strategy influences product design, purchase, production, manufacture and delivery. Poor working environment, overtime, low wages, neglect of health and safety, and various deficiencies in CSR frequently occur. If a CSR based perspective is initially adopted to implement public expectations regarding product design, it can be both beneficial and environmentally friendly.

Keywords: New product development (NPD), corporate social responsibility (CSR), ISO 26000, sustainable development, competitive advantage

JEL Classification: L15, M11, M14

Suggested Citation

Yang, Chang-Lin and Huang, Kai-Ping and Huang, Ching-Lien and Huang, Rong-Hwa, Integration of Corporate Social Responsibility into New Product Development (March 15, 2016). International Journal of Management, Economics and Social Sciences, 2016, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2764236 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2764236

Chang-Lin Yang

Fu Jen Catholic University ( email )

Hsinchuang
New Taipei City
Taiwan

Kai-Ping Huang (Contact Author)

Fu Jen Catholic University ( email )

Hsinchuang
New Taipei City
Taiwan

Ching-Lien Huang

Lunghwa University of Science and Technology (LHU) ( email )

Taiwan

Rong-Hwa Huang

Fu Jen Catholic University ( email )

Hsinchuang
New Taipei City
Taiwan

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