SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF PRIVATE SECTOR IN CONTEXT TO INDIA Introduction: the terminology of social responsibility What constitutes the “social responsibility” (SR) of enterprises and other organizations is difficult to define. The ISO Strategic Advisory Group on Social Responsibility (SAG) recognizes that there is no single authoritative definition of the term “corporate/organizational social responsibility‚” and does not seek to provide one. However‚ it notes that most definitions emphasize
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Challenges to Corporate Social Responsibilities Company: Reebok International Ltd. Student Name: Jedy Wang Student #: 250476511 Teacher Assistant: Mike Dove Due Date: 11/14/2008 Executive Summary The 20th century illustrated a dispersing trend of capitalism as the end of the Cold War illustrated evident economic prosperity in Western countries. Consequently‚ many former Communist countries implemented economic reforms due to the perception that capitalism was the economic ideology
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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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CSR INITIATIVES OF INDIAN IT COMPANIES Sustaining and Enhancing Competitiveness in today’s Business Scenario Abstract The idea of corporate social responsibility (CSR) is not new to Indian companies. Growing number of Information technology (IT) companies with the direct involvement of employees are implementing CSR projects. Dedicated departments in most of the companies are looking into much more than just funding or getting involved in one-time projects. The trend is especially strong in
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Character and Mental of Indonesian Citizen towards a Successful Political System Indonesia is now standing as a big democratic country towards international environment. The freedom could be seen everywhere. Freedom of speech‚ media‚ and governmental transparency such as in a general direct elections. Indonesian citizen able to enjoy their daily life in such an open environment. However‚ the political situation within the country is not facing a smooth process. Seen by the amount of corruptions
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Citizens Carry Concealed Weapons In our society carrying concealed weapons seem to be a major issue. Authorities should allow anyone to carrying weapons after they pass a background check and complete training classes. In his essay” Letting Teachers Pack Guns will make America’s School Safer” Lott‚ argues that citizens have the right to protect themselves. I agree with him because accepting this law people can defend themselves from criminals before police arrive. Also legalizing hidden weapons
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obligation. CSR is a business intention focusing on minimizing the harmful effects and maximizing the benefit for the society (Mohr‚ Webb and Harris‚ 2001‚ p. 47). According to the Triple Bottom Line Concept of Elkington (1997)‚ a company should be responsible for its social‚ environmental as well as financial performances‚ which is also known as the“profit‚ people and planet” approach. This concept encourages a company to take both the contributions and impacts they make to the social and environmental
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studies have been conducted‚ the only conclusion defined as “meaningful” by our textbook is that there is little evidence that a business’s social involvement is detrimental to its long term economic performance. Some businesses do engage in socially responsible activities based on the reasoning that acting in a socially irresponsible manner can create significant business risks‚ such a liability and the potential for legislative intervention. The majority of studies conducted about the relationship between
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POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES COLLEGE OF ACCOUNTANCY STA. MESA‚ MANILA CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND GOOD GOVERNANCE NORTHERN CEMENT CORPORATION Group 5 Bergonia‚ Noel A. Labiste‚ Janet T. Manarang‚ Shalla Marie C. Maestrecampo‚ Diana A. Miguel‚ Sherelyn A. Mora‚ Angelina G. Rance‚ Sarah Jane M. BSA H 3-2D PROF. GLORIA TOLENTINO-BAYSA PUP‚ CoA INTRODUCTION One of the important components in constructing a house is cement. It binds the materials to build houses
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Most groups lobby by contacting legislators and testifying at hearings. They also file lawsuits or friend court briefs to lobby courts. The power of interest groups allows the citizens and the government have a link between them‚ in order for them to come together. These groups give society a voice in politics on their specific interest. Their power comes from their leaders‚ patrons and their members. In order to function the groups
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