Corporate Social Responsibility in Algeria, the Society Awareness

Abstract

The objective, through this study is to find out the importance of understanding CSR by society and to explore the Algerian society awareness about CSR.  For that this research depends on an extensive desk study and qualitative method, semi-structured interview to answer research questions. The obtained results have shown that the complete understanding of CSR by society lead to apply corporate social responsibility by companies as a result of societal pressure, also the companies implement CSR in their activities to maintain their reputation. Through the study the Algerian society aware of different aspects of CSR economic, environment, philanthropy, ethical and legal responsibilities’. In addition, this study also gives recommendations for decision-makers in Algeria.

Keywords: CSR, Algeria, Society