Contemporary CSR Model: Conceptualization, Scale Development, and Validation to Measure Consumer Perceptions

The objectives of this article are twofold. The first objective is to review three CSR models to propose a ncontemporary model of CSR, representing the significant commitments and practices organisations should undertin their quest to become socially responsible. The second objective is to develop and validate a new CSR scale measure consumer perceptions of organizations' CSR performance-based Drawing on Carroll’s CSR, Vissers’ C2.0 models, and the Bursa Malaysia CSR framework, the research proposes a conceptual framework. A CSR scwas developed and validated through a large-scale empirical study measuring consumer perceptions involving 9respondents from Malaysia. The CSR scale items were tested and validated via exploratory factor analysis areliability analysis. As a result, the new CSR model consisted of six main dimensions representing key Ccommitments, and a 27 item CSR scale was validated. The conceptual framework adds value by providing managand policymakers with a new way of looking at CSR holistically and comprehensively, enabling the development effective CSR initiatives and strategies. In addition, the contemporary scale provides a reliable and valid instrumto measure consumers' perceptions of their CSR initiatives.