Case StudyI
Case Study Unit I Alfred Elvins Columbia Southern University
The article, “The NYSEG Corporate Responsibility Program” (Beauchamp, T. L., Bowie, N. E., & Arnold, D. G., 2009) is a writing that addresses the social responsibility program of a major energy provider in the Northeastern United States. The article discusses the implications of a corporation that has addressed the need to be ethical and instill a corporate responsibility policy. The author attempts to present all problems and concerns that are present with a company that has decided to act in an ethical manner. The company has created a large commitment to the community. They have agreed to assist in providing services to the less fortunate. The article is clear and concise. The reader is able to understand the major issues of social responsibility that face the corporation and the costs involved. NYSEG must assess the amount of financial commitment that the company can present to Project Share. They have agreed to assist in funding but must consider the ultimate cost of lower profits to the shareholders. The firm must decide at what point social responsibility begins and social work ends.
CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS
1. Do you agree that NYSEG’s Project Share is both altruistic and good business? Why or why not? Explain.
NYSEG’s Project Share is an incredible program. It will allow the company to assist consumers that are experiencing hard times by providing financial support or counseling. (Beauchamp, et.al. 2009) This assistance that is provided helps the end consumer and the company. The consumer is assisted by being provided with electricity and gas during a very difficult financial period in their lives. The
The article, “The NYSEG Corporate Responsibility Program” (Beauchamp, T. L., Bowie, N. E., & Arnold, D. G., 2009) is a writing that addresses the social responsibility program of a major energy provider in the Northeastern United States. The article discusses the implications of a corporation that has addressed the need to be ethical and instill a corporate responsibility policy. The author attempts to present all problems and concerns that are present with a company that has decided to act in an ethical manner. The company has created a large commitment to the community. They have agreed to assist in providing services to the less fortunate. The article is clear and concise. The reader is able to understand the major issues of social responsibility that face the corporation and the costs involved. NYSEG must assess the amount of financial commitment that the company can present to Project Share. They have agreed to assist in funding but must consider the ultimate cost of lower profits to the shareholders. The firm must decide at what point social responsibility begins and social work ends.
CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS
1. Do you agree that NYSEG’s Project Share is both altruistic and good business? Why or why not? Explain.
NYSEG’s Project Share is an incredible program. It will allow the company to assist consumers that are experiencing hard times by providing financial support or counseling. (Beauchamp, et.al. 2009) This assistance that is provided helps the end consumer and the company. The consumer is assisted by being provided with electricity and gas during a very difficult financial period in their lives. The