An Investigation Report of Corporate Social Irresponsibility (CSIR)

Abstract

CSIR refers to the case where corporations behave in an irresponsible way. As a comparison, CSR refers to good behaviours, which are the ones that can bring benefits to the society, while CSIR refers to bad behaviours, which are the ones that can bring severe damages or hazards to the society. In this study, concept and evaluation method of corporate social irresponsibility (CSIR) in China were investigated and a CSIR evaluation system that is suitable for China was established. Meanwhile, the current state of CSIR in China was described according to industry and region, based on investigations of second-hand data of listed companies. Additionally, data of different CSIR indices were collected and compared in order to provide guidance and suggestions for decision makers.