Basis of Difference | Traditional Social Responsibility | Corporate Social Responsibility |
Meaning | Traditionally, traders and emperors used to help the poor and underprivileged with the profits they made. | In modern times, business units commit to behave ethically and work towards the welfare of society. |
Scope | Operates at an individual or micro level | Operates at the macro level, i.e., whole economy |
Concept | It has the philanthropic concept. | It includes philanthropic, ethical, legal and economic concepts. |
Evolution | It evolved in ancient India and the pre-Christian era. | It evolved after the World War II. |
Type | It includes tangible goals; so, it is narrowly defined. | It includes both tangible and intangible goals; so, it is broadly defined. |