This document discusses corporate social responsibility (CSR). It defines CSR as a company's responsibility toward the community and environment in which it operates. CSR involves waste/pollution reduction, contributing to social/educational programs, and earning adequate returns. The document outlines Carroll's four-part definition of CSR as economic, legal, ethical, and discretionary responsibilities. It argues that CSR benefits a company's public image and shareholder interests while helping the company avoid increased government regulation. However, some argue that CSR distracts from profit maximization or that society should pay the costs of CSR.