Embedded in the article are concepts related to economic environment and corporate social responsibility (CSR).…
The definition of corporates social responsibility (CSR) previously given by the commission of Europe was: *Company’s concept of incorporating the social and environmental preoccupation in their business running and also in their interference with their stakeholders willingly *.…
Many companies fail to imply a good effective CSR to a business and this can have an overall effect on the company’s process. CSR is basically for a company to have an overall positive impact on the environment, consumers, employees, stakeholders and communities. I will be discussing and implying sources and concept to my chosen company Primark and discuss where they failed to add CSR to their company. A good use of CSR in a company can be the fulfilment of social or environmental goals, as opposed to a business that tries to achieve its financial goals while minimizing any negative impact on society or the environment. These businesses are called Social Enterprises.…
As globalization continues, the earth 's natural processes transform local problems into international issues along with the development of international commercial activities. Few communities are being left untouched by major environmental issues and social problems. As one of the most active and influential elements of the human society, the business world has been required, for several decades, to shoulder more responsibility by their consumers and society in general. The concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) draws more and more attention from all sectors of society, and is considered as an issue that we cannot afford to ignore.…
Firstly, the working conditions in the factories need to be improved. The standards for working conditions should be the same as in the United States no matter what the law is in that country. Employees have the right to work in a healthy environment and access to clean drinking water and cooler working conditions. The workers also need to be made aware of the company's code of conduct so that safety is a priority. Children under the age of 14 do not need to be employed. It is understandable that children be employed as sometimes families need the additional income. However, education should be encouraged and the company could provide classes while giving the children the same pay just working fewer hours. The wages also need modification. Although wages meet the standards of local law, employees should be provided with enough wage to meet basic needs for living. The wages should allow the employees to have adequate shelter, clothing, and food for their families.…
The policies of companies are relatively impacted by their corporate social responsibility. According to McWilliams and Siegel (2001:117) describe CSR as “actions that appear to further some social good, beyond the interest of the firm and that which is required by law.” A socially responsible corporation to consider taking a step ahead to embrace protocol and business rules that go above the slightest legal claims and commit to the benefit of its key shareholders.…
According to Argandona, CSR has already been approached using the Ethical perspective where “companies have a responsibility for the effects their actions have on themselves and on the environment, and this responsibility is ethical, not legal”. CSR which is seen as a natural ethical responsibility would then…
CSR is a situation where not only do firm’s care about profit maximization and wealth accumulation about take into consideration the needs of the society. According to Carroll (1979), companies are expected to maximize profit, obey the laws of the land, operate in line with community norms, and do well in society beyond the society’s expectations. Today, CSR is becoming rational including the needs of the community, maximizing the profits and managing the stakeholders. Garriga and Mele (2004) divided CSR theory into categories; instrumental, integrative, value and political theories which from all dimensions lead to sustainable development. The goals of CSR are to guide companies in three dimensions: economic, social and climate care.…
As solving those problems will strengthen corporations’ international competitiveness, achieve sustainable economic growth and increase corporate value, every company as well as the Chinese government is taking a proactive position on the issue of CSR. Thus, it is sure that CSR will compatible with China’s developing economy.…
Corporate Social Responsibility is a form of corporate action enforced both by the firm’s regulation and sometimes government law to increase beneficial social impacts of a firm’s behavior. When doing so, Companies usually synergize their business goals with the CSR goals. However, some companies announce false CSR values in order to gain social reputation and government support, thus it is necessary to assess the authenticity of corporate CSR. The main goal of this Corporate Social Audit is to identify the specific CSR aspects that Alibaba Group claims to contribute, assess whether or not it is doing what it claims to do, and make a statement on its major strengths and weaknesses when fulfilling their social responsibility.…
Traditionally companies focus primarily on gaining profits without regard for the community and environment. Ignoring the waste and pollution for example causes adverse impact for the social. Air pollution, for example, caused by factories with chemical materials can weaken respiration system. It was believed that the concern about environment produces extra expenditures reducing firm’s profit. Thus, they tend to override and ignoring the issue. In contrary, majority of the costumers expect more respects, supports, and cares from factories for the communities and environment. In addition, the government through policies has tried to force the corporations being care about their responsibilities. However, a concept including strategy to build a good relationship between corporations and their stakeholders has been introduced. Corporate social responsibility (CSR), the concept, has been practiced and developed since the 1970s receiving good responses from government and society around the world. CSR today is performed as a strategic management approached. A research by Preuss (2011, p. 23) mentions the 4Ps of innovative CSR on the basis of CSR project content, processes,…
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Capitalist system, which works only for satisfying the customers or employers, created the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) concept in order to keep up with the changing worldviews. This concept is based on what companies take from society, should be paid back to the society in the simplest terms. Crucially, CSR must consist plans of action, which were prepared with ethical care, for a mutually beneficial relationship between the companies and the society. In the construction, real estate and related industries, especially large-scale companies have an intensive tendency to concentrate on the CSR issue for being challenger within their business areas. The rigid environmental and human life protection norms of today’s world also push companies to declare a CSR policy related with these norms. Nevertheless, companies of the construction and real estate industries should focus as well on philanthropic social actions in order to find an esteemed place in the public perspective. Consequently, due…
Today when competition has reached its peak, anything that gives competitive advantage is a matter of concern for the corporations. In such a situation, when businesses have realized that they owe something back to the society and nature, corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become a priority on the agenda of the corporations. Giving back to the society and conserving the natural resources for a better future leads to the sustainable development in and around the areas where the businesses exist and operate.…
In recent years Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has witnessed a tremendous increase in awareness and control in global arena. CSR emerged in 1960 in an attempt to link business with society. CSR recognizes an organization’s commitment to operate in a socially responsible manner. It is a concept where financial institutions apart from their profitability and growth show interest in society and environment welfare by taking the responsibility of impact of their activities on stakeholders, employees, shareholders, customers, suppliers, and civil society represented by NGOs.…