We examine the process of strategization of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) within 12 Israeli firms using a longitudinal
qualitative approach. We analyzed the process of CSR strategization under Jarzabkowski’s framework. Our findings identify
the differentiating characteristics of CSR strategization processes, including the requirement for informative communications
rather than persuasive negotiations, and the absence of resistance within the organizational community. These unique aspects
of CSR strategization may be attributed to the moral and value-centric nature of CSR activity.
Keywords Corporate Social Responsibility - strategy - strategization - volunteerism