An increasing number of companies are conducting so-called social audits of their policies and practices.
The readership survey was part of the first social, ethical and environmental audit of the Guardian.
The Body Shop has undertaken periodic independent social audits of its activities.
Most Indian states have delayed conducting social audits, despite these being in place since 2006.
And "reading it aloud in public" is the crux of a social audit.
For the first time, officials can use real-time information generated from social audits to redesign delivery of public goods.
It is anyone's guess, whether a process like social audits will outlive the Anna hysteria.
The social, ethical and environmental audit highlighted a number of issues where it was felt that we needed to make improvements.
She added how the "social audit is a powerful tool for turning broad generalities into practical action."
The students conducted social audits in the neighboring villages to help unmask corruption and money laundering.