Corporate Responsibility (2) Stakeholder perspective Obesity and fast food Use the stakeholder analysis to look at the impact of fast food (eg MacDonald’s) on each stakeholder group. Should the sale/marketing of fast food be regulated/ restricted? If so why? If not‚ why not? Childhood obesity has been labeled one of the most serious public health issues if the 21st century. 42 million of the children under five years old are overweight all over the world‚ in
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Corporate Social Responsibility World Business Council for Sustainable Development defines Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as “The continuing commitment by business to behave ethically and contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and their families as well as of the local community and society at large.” Simple definition: Seriously considering the impact of the company’s actions on society. PERSPECTIVE ON CSR
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In examining the mission statements of multiple companies‚ it is apparent that corporations claim to prioritize social responsibility. Companies like Whole Foods‚ Ben &Jerry’s‚ Camano Island Coffee Roasters all actively contribute to different social causes. Even Philip Morris prioritizes “actively [participating] in societal concerns that are relevant to [its] businesses” over generating returns for its stockholders (Philip Morris‚ 2011). There are many different views on the extent to which
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measurements and mechanisms to evaluate progress: We need to do this taking into consideration a set of goals based on our values. A very common structure is the kind of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reporting that companies do to disclose their socially responsible activities. 2. What has Greenpeace done to curb corporates from exploiting our global natural resources? A key part of their campaigns is investigations; they go to the scene of the environmental crime‚ expose the responsible
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Doctrine of Social Responsibility The doctrine of social responsibility holds that individuals and organizations should advance the interests of society at large. They can do this by abstaining from harmful actions and by performing socially beneficial acts. Although the doctrine of social responsibility applies to people and organizations‚ much of the discussion focuses on business and the extent to which social responsibility should influence business decisions. Examples of Social Responsibility
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ABSTRACT Corporate Social Responsibility‚ a theory that has evolved since the 1990s‚ seeks to see businesses be responsible for their actions socially and environmentally. There is an increasing trend by businesses to adopt Corporate Social Responsibility Practices. This paper attempts to define the reasons why this is so‚ and what strategic issues are faced by companies who adopt these practices. The issue of Corporate Social Responsibility will then be highlighted in a case study of De Beers
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Management | Corporate Social Responsibility:A brief discussion on the role of CSR as an invaluable asset to companies for the creation of financial & non-financial value‚ including the utilization thereof to reduce the impact of corruption and bribery‚ and growing economic value for both companies and society. | | | A global mind shift has occurred recently in the business sector regarding the value of reputation and how it directly impacts‚ not only the company’s profit margin‚ but
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: Social Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and its relevance to the contemporary Indian society Purpose : Research study for Doctoral Thesis (PhD) Research Guide : Prof. Dr. C. Ganesh‚ Head Dept of Sociology University : Osmania University‚ Hyderabad Research Scholar : Sarvesh Amrutha Abstract The research study‚ “Social Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and its relevance to the contemporary Indian society”‚ proposes to analyse social impact
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EJBO Electronic Journal of Business Ethics and Organization Studies Vol. 12‚ No. 1 (2007) Positioning Stakeholder Theory within the Debate on Corporate Social Responsibility Manuel Castelo Branco Lúcia Lima Rodrigues Introduction The present-day conception of corporate social responsibility (CSR) implies that companies voluntarily integrate social and environmental concerns in their operations and interaction with stakeholders. The European Commission defines it as “a concept whereby companies
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1. Auto Recalls - A company facing auto recalls would be ford. Ford has recalled 212‚911 Ford Explorer SUVs and Ford Police Interceptor utility vehicles from model years 2011 to 2013. This recall was due to safety issues‚ the door hinge was loose and could come detached if there is a side on collision. Unsafe Imports - A company facing unsafe imports would be Health Canada. Health Canada failed to stop Apotex from importing unsafe and suspicious drugs from a troubled manufacturing plant in India
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