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2019 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

1. Introduction

Authors : Belaid Rettab, Kamel Mellahi

Published in: Practising CSR in the Middle East

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

This introductory chapter sets the scene for the book. It starts by discussing the concepts of selfishness and sympathy for others and argues that they are not incompatible. It further argues that Middle Eastern cultures and religious values are fully compatible with modern corporate social responsibility (CSR) principles and concepts. The chapter ends with an outline of the book.

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Annual compulsory contributions to be made by Muslims under Islamic Sharia (law) on certain kinds of profits, capital, and physical capital surpluses and revenues to be donated for charity and social causes. Zakat is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
 
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Metadata
Title
Introduction
Authors
Belaid Rettab
Kamel Mellahi
Copyright Year
2019
Book
Practising CSR in the Middle East

Print ISBN: 978-3-030-02043-9

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-02044-6

Copyright Year: 2019

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-02044-6_1