Corporate social responsibility has become one of the most widespread notions in the global world (Carroll and Shabana, 2009). Corporate social responsibility refers to the relations between organizations and the society in different dimensions. The aim of corporate social responsibility is to provide a method for organizations to perform their business and meet community demands, and commercial, legal, social and ethical expectations (Venous, 2005). Companies need to involve in different types…
What are the key drivers of organizational engagement in corporate social responsibility (CSR)? Utilizing different approaches to business ethics, as described in the book, reflect in what ways these drivers are ethically right or wrong. Corporate social responsibility takes place if organizations are adhering to legal and other set standards, to do business in a way that considers multiple terms like e.g. the environment, social costs and benefits, and economical impact for the welfare of the…
Veasey and Di Guglielmo (2006) identify the following competing models of corporate counsel: “gatekeepers”, “corporate advocates”, and “persuasive counselors”. Discuss these roles with reference to challenges faced by in-house and external lawyers, and explain which role(s) you think corporate lawyers should play. The role of a modern day corporate lawyer is one that has undoubtedly sparked a huge amount of debate in recent years. The numerous ways in which these professionals should conduct…
attaining corporate objectives. 5. Identify that the governance of risk is a board responsibility Establishing a sound system of risk oversight and management and internal control is another integral role of the board. Effective risk management assists better decision making because it develops a deeper understanding into the risk-reward trade-offs that all organizations…
インタビュー Robert Noble (Noble Environmental Technologies CEO) San Diego, United States プロフィール Founder and Chairman of Noble Environmental Technologies. He is also an architect, environmental designer, industrial designer, and environmental technology entrepreneur. Over his career building sustainability-driven enterprises, he has been awarded Entrepreneur Magazine’s Environmental Innovator of the Year, the American Lung Association of California Clean Air Award,the Edison Award and many others.…
a set of specifications. Sustainable development must meet the needs of our future generations with regard to health, education, access to water and employment. Sustainability in design should improve medical care, cultures, social services, quality of life and also our social well-being. ("Sustainable development: definition, background, issues and objectives",…
In his article, The Social Responsibility of Business is to Increase its Profits, Milton Friedman argues that the only duty of a company towards society, referred to as a social responsibility, is to work towards the best interest of its owners; usually to maximize profits within the confines of the law . As a company is not an intelligent being, Friedman uses corporate executives as the primary subject of most of his arguments. As an employee of a firm’s owners, an executive is under legal…
All-Inclusive Resorts All-Inclusive Resorts are the best business model in the business world. This business is related with the people, earth, and economy, so it must be performed by considering these three vital options. But some time All-inclusive Resorts don’t balance these three-vital options but think only about the economy. This is the truth behind this successful business model. As a result, All-inclusive Resorts are harming three different areas very disruptively: first, the environment…
1. What are the two types of white-collar crimes? The two types of white-collar crimes are occupational and corporate. Occupational crimes are committed by an individual for personal gain and profit. Corporate crimes are committed by companies and businesses. 2. What are three of the four types of occupational crime? Describe each type. Three of the four types of occupational crime are individual, state authority, and organizational. Individual occupational crimes are those committed by an…
The chapters covering “It’s a Jungle Gym, Not a Ladder” and “Are You My Mentor?” cover career building and processes used to climb the corporate ladder. The title of the Jungle Gym chapter was taken from a quote by Fortune Magazine editor Pattie Sellers, who said "The most successful people I know don’t think of their career as a ladder. But rather, a jungle gym. People who view their careers as jungle gyms, rather than ladders, make sure that their vision is always peripheral so that they can…