Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Practices of MNCs in Bangladesh: A Case Study on Chevron Bangladesh.

Abstract

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is considered a global new trend in today#x2019;s business world. CSR concentrates on benefits of all stakeholders rather than just the stockholders. Awareness and sense of necessity for practicing CSR is becoming more and more pronounced as the country has to adapt itself to the process of globalization. But the overall status of CSR in Bangladesh is still very meager because of lack of Good Governance, absence of strong labor unions or consumer rights groups. There are many multinational corporations in Bangladesh who are practicing CSR in their business operations. This paper examines how CSR practice is being adopted and adapted by Multinational Companies (MNC's) in Bangladesh. A critical view on chevron Bangladesh to explore their current practices in CSR