Petrovic-Lazarevic, S (2008) The development of corporate social responsibility in the Australian construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 26(2), pp. 93-101. ISSN 1466433X
Abstract
In the Australian construction industry, large companies develop corporate social responsibility (CSR) in order to maintain an image of being a good corporate citizen. CSR relevant to the construction industry is defined including the following activities: moral obligation to be a good citizen; sustainability; reputation; relationship with employees and unions; relationship with suppliers and community representatives; and commitment to reporting on CSR. CSR is then examined through 85 interviews conducted with members of boards of directors, suppliers, employees, customers and community representatives of 17 large corporations. In order to be recognized as a socially responsible business, the corporations should: apply a corporate governance structure that takes into consideration working environment concerns; improve their sustainability, occupational health and safety measures, relationships with suppliers and commitment to local community protection and engagement.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction industry; corporate governance; corporate social responsibility |
| Index terms: | interview, occupational health and safety, commitment, corporate governance, construction industry, corporate social responsibility |
| Subjects: | health safety and environment, industry analysis, occupational health and safety management, business, data collection methods, psychology |
| Topics: | Governance, Health and Safety, Research Practice, Organizational Design |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 CTE |
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