This document discusses corporate social responsibility and provides examples of companies engaging in CSR. It also outlines some benefits and costs of CSR activities. Specifically:
1) It gives examples of companies like Timberland, IKEA, and others participating in CSR initiatives like community volunteering, donations, and disaster relief.
2) Some motivations for CSR include self-defense against criticism, maintaining customer affinity, and improving public reputation to boost profits.
3) Benefits of CSR cited include increased sales, customer loyalty, workforce retention, cost savings, and positive publicity. However, CSR can also impair performance and competitiveness.