Evolution of Traditional Philanthropy to Corporate Social Responsibility: The Overview of the Context and Practices in Turkey

Autor: DÖNMEZ-MAÇ, Sevgi, AYDIN-TURAN, Şule, OKUTAN, Semih, METİN, Onur
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2019
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Zdroj: Volume: 21, Issue: 2 210-231
Bilgi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi
ISSN: 1302-1761
2645-9051
Popis: This study aims to trace the evolution of philanthropytowards CSR and to reach an elucidating scheme about the current context andcontemporary practices in Turkey. The evolution of the concept of philanthropyis evaluated regarding the period of Ottoman Empire, the Republic of Turkey,the development of the private sector, and finally the influence of globalization.Accordingly the paper concluded that the historical evolution of philanthropyin Turkey brings about a scheme in which corporate philanthropy and CSRperspectives coexist. The contemporary practices such as awarding, CSRreporting and the signing of CSR standards are claimed to be reflections of CSRperspective. On the other side, philanthropy carries on to be influential tosome extent in a corporate character, in the practices of the companies.
Databáze: OpenAIRE