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Assessment of Social Responsibilities Reporting among Public Listed Companies in Consumer Product and Services Industries towards Society

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  • Mohd Tarmizi Ibrahim

    (Faculty of Accountancy, University Technology MARA, Melaka)

  • Wan Shafizah Hussain

    (Faculty of Accountancy, University Technology MARA, Melaka)

  • Enylina Nordin

    (Faculty of Accountancy, University Technology MARA, Melaka)

  • Mohd Hisham Johari

    (College of Creative Arts, University Technology MARA, Puncak Alam)

Abstract

This paper focuses on the CSR disclosure among listed consumer products and services industry in Malaysia towards society. Increasing awareness of society in evaluating companies’ actions in maximizing profit has made companies have more social responsibilities. CSR initiatives have been used by companies discharging their fiduciary duties towards society over the years to gain support and positive perception as well as gain reputation. This study chooses a total of 20 companies’ annual reports over three years from 2021 until 2023 to analyze the frequency of CSR disclosures and initiatives in relation to society namely “environment†and “community-based program†. The CSR disclosures in an annual report being examined using qualitative research.

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  • Mohd Tarmizi Ibrahim & Wan Shafizah Hussain & Enylina Nordin & Mohd Hisham Johari, 2024. "Assessment of Social Responsibilities Reporting among Public Listed Companies in Consumer Product and Services Industries towards Society," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(10), pages 1575-1581, October.
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