Beyond the fence line: corporate social responsibility.
The ability to demonstrate acceptable performance against the expectations of a CSR movement is part of the corporate license to operate in many locations. Because health and medical programs are core elements of these activities, numerous opportunities exist for physicians to contribute to health and prosperity in underdeveloped locations. Individuals who are involved in designing and administrating these activities need to maintain critical objectivity about the actual consequences and maintain a close dialog with the intended beneficiaries. The value of the CSR agenda is beginning a long empirical trial.
Harrison
Myron
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ExxonMobil Corporation, 5959 Las Colinas Boulevard, Irving, TX 75039-2298, USA. myron.c.harrison@exxonmobil.com
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control; D003906:Developing Countries; D004782:Environmental Health / Q000592:standards*; D040861:Ethics, Business; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control; D006806:Human Rights; D006801:Humans; D038622:Internationality; D016272:Occupational Health; D016730:Program Development; D012941:Social Responsibility