Introduction Organizations that embrace programs to promote and improve humanity encompass several adequate qualities. Among these qualities are ethics, values and morals. These qualities can make an organization more valuable, especially when they involve helping others. Corporate Social Responsibility, or CSR, can be defined as situations in which organizations go above and beyond, and “engage in actions that seem to enhance social good” (McWilliams, Siegel, & Wright, 2006). Additionally, the main categories of CSR that an organization can practice include, “environmental efforts, philanthropy, ethical labor practices, and volunteering” (Caramela, 2016). Ford Motor Company is an organization that embraces Corporate Social Responsibility,
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Ford Motor Company has consistently been “nominated as one of the world’s most ethical companies” (Powell, et al., 2014). The company embraces CSR, and is involved in several practices included, improving employee conduct and well-being, community involvement, and sustainability of its products (Powell, et al., 2014). A crucial aspect of CSR that Ford promotes is its involvement with community. The company states that it is “continuously expanding financial contributions and volunteer efforts around the world” (Ford Motor Company, 2016). Moreover, the company states that 55.6 million dollars goes into direct corporate charity, and another 37.2 million dollars is raised the community investment arm (Ford Motor Company, 2016). In addition, the company participates in various events, as well as sponsors several events in the community (Powell, et al., 2014). The article by Powell and colleagues (2014) suggests that every Ford dealer also does its own charitable work within the community. A few of the programs Ford has created for community involvement are: Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies, which promotes higher education and career development, and The Ford Volunteer Corps, which rebuilds homes, and engaging in community rebuilding (Powell, et al., 2014). All of the community volunteering done by Ford Motor Company promotes a better, safer community. …show more content…
The variety of CSR practices have given Ford an excellent reputation of being an ethical business. In addition, CSR practices have allowed Ford to make differences among the community. The company has several charitable and volunteering efforts which impact the community greatly. Furthermore, Ford Motor Company states that the “company is only as strong as the local communities that the employees and costumers live” (Ford Motor Company, 2016). Therefore, it is in the best interest of the company to implement CSR practices to improve quality of life. Ford Motor Company also prides itself on making “positive contributions to human rights by addressing several areas” (Ford Motor Company, 2016). It is imperative for the company to participate in CSR because it relies on the public to make profit. CSR is also advantageous because it allows Ford to enhance relationships with customers, employees, and the community. Moreover, an organization that has an upstanding reputation, assists in the community, focuses on improving well-being of employees, and uses sustainable products to promote an improved environment makes a significant impact on the world. The CSR practices are beneficial to both Ford Motor Company, and all of the local
Ford Motor Company has consistently been “nominated as one of the world’s most ethical companies” (Powell, et al., 2014). The company embraces CSR, and is involved in several practices included, improving employee conduct and well-being, community involvement, and sustainability of its products (Powell, et al., 2014). A crucial aspect of CSR that Ford promotes is its involvement with community. The company states that it is “continuously expanding financial contributions and volunteer efforts around the world” (Ford Motor Company, 2016). Moreover, the company states that 55.6 million dollars goes into direct corporate charity, and another 37.2 million dollars is raised the community investment arm (Ford Motor Company, 2016). In addition, the company participates in various events, as well as sponsors several events in the community (Powell, et al., 2014). The article by Powell and colleagues (2014) suggests that every Ford dealer also does its own charitable work within the community. A few of the programs Ford has created for community involvement are: Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies, which promotes higher education and career development, and The Ford Volunteer Corps, which rebuilds homes, and engaging in community rebuilding (Powell, et al., 2014). All of the community volunteering done by Ford Motor Company promotes a better, safer community. …show more content…
The variety of CSR practices have given Ford an excellent reputation of being an ethical business. In addition, CSR practices have allowed Ford to make differences among the community. The company has several charitable and volunteering efforts which impact the community greatly. Furthermore, Ford Motor Company states that the “company is only as strong as the local communities that the employees and costumers live” (Ford Motor Company, 2016). Therefore, it is in the best interest of the company to implement CSR practices to improve quality of life. Ford Motor Company also prides itself on making “positive contributions to human rights by addressing several areas” (Ford Motor Company, 2016). It is imperative for the company to participate in CSR because it relies on the public to make profit. CSR is also advantageous because it allows Ford to enhance relationships with customers, employees, and the community. Moreover, an organization that has an upstanding reputation, assists in the community, focuses on improving well-being of employees, and uses sustainable products to promote an improved environment makes a significant impact on the world. The CSR practices are beneficial to both Ford Motor Company, and all of the local