Social Responsibility Strategy for Home Improvement X
Christine Cromwell
Western Governor’s UniversitySocial Responsibility Strategy for Home Improvement X
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is the idea that corporations take into account and act in way that enhances the society and inhabitants in areas in which the company conducts business. Societies, governments and corporate leadership are tasked with holding the corporation responsible for any actions that may affect community, environment and people in a negative way (Lawrence and Weber, 2011).
Home Improvement X is a home improvement chain that provides home improvement product in the United States, and in select global locations. When it comes to social responsibility, Home Improvement X believes that their company is built on creating stockholder value, while balancing profitability, social responsibility, and community needs. The following is proposed strategy on how Home Improvement X can fulfill its commitment to both its stakeholders and the communities in which the company conducts business.
A. Environmental Considerations and Recommendations
Home Improvement X realizes the importance of conserving the environment and the negative effect their business can have on the …show more content…
This can be a benefit for the company, since the company can take advantage of the years of experience of older workers. It is also recommended that when the company performs the previously recommended ethics audit, that age statistics be looked at. It is important to make sure that there is a strong representation of older workers within the company. If there is not, the company may be unintentionally discriminating against older workers. A final recommendation is that an ethics officer be hired to review hirings, promotions, and firings to verify compliance with the Age Discrimination of Employment