Abstract
D.Com. (Business Economics)
In the modern social context private enterprise is expected not only to
pursue profitability but also social objectives. The fact that business
is expected to be involved in the social welfare of society has important
implications for the division of responsibility between government and
private enterprise within society. Traditionally it used to be the sole
responsibility of government to see to the social welfare of society. Due
to the view that business has a social responsibility uncertainty exists
as to the respective roles of government and private enterprise.
The objective of this research was to obtain an indication of the scope
and nature of the social responsibility of business in South Africa. For
this purpose the attitude of the white community in South Africa regarding
corporate social responsibility was measured. In this respect the attitude
of managers of companies registered on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange
was also measured...