The Sociological Imagination

Background of research problem： (讲什么是CSR) With the increasing concern about the concept of corporate social responsibility, some scholars think companies should take CSR as an opportunity, innovation and competitive advantages rather than cost (Porter and Kramer, 2006),and also some scholars argue that companies use CSR as means to deal with social environment pressure from public. (Dennis M. Patten,1991) On one hand CSR is aim to minimize the negative impact of business activities, on the other…

Deviant behavior is not easy to defined due to the power people have in forcing on others their perspectives of what constitutes deviance. Deviance is any conduct that disregards social standards. What is defined as deviant in one society may be socially tolerable in other society. For example, kissing in public is acceptable in America but not in Indonesia. So as to know better about deviance, there are steps taken in characterizing why somebody is seen as deviant. First and foremost, is the…

1. Deviance is any behavior, belief, or condition that violates significant social norms in a society or group in which it occurs. These behaviors, beliefs, or conditions can be based on a person’s intentional or unintentional actions. Individuals are seen deviant when he/she goes against the norm. Deviance is relative when an act becomes deviant when it is socially defined as such. Folkways are basic conventions followed in society because it is what we are used to doing. An example of…

Have you ever thought about what life was like for your parents when they were your age? Do you think that America was a better place back when your parents were teenagers -- or do you think we live in a better America now? I think that the America I live in is better than that of my parents. Looking ahead, I want my kids to think the same. I think that it is my responsibility to help make America a better place. Getting a good education is what I believe to be one of my biggest…

1.The expected standards of conduct which influence behavior is called “Social norms”. Social norms influence the behavior in many ways. Standing in a line is a social norms and people whole violate the rule are called to stand at the end. Social norms are thing that we follow and it’s influenceable to our behavior. We sometime don’t follow those rules, like cutting front of line when in hurry which influence other to do the same. Groups following the norms will go along. 2. According to the…

My Responsibility to America Everyone should have a responsibility to America. American citizens have a responsibility to uphold. We have the rights because of our veterans,and people currently serving. Us citizens should be law abiding citizens, and listen to the government. We should also, support our troops. Everything the government does should be voted for by we the people.Freedom is a privilege not a right. Many people have lost their lives. They have put their lives on the line and put…

Deviance is a violation of cultural norms. This can be in a formal or informal context. Society impacts what is considered deviant behavior, and also can influence what kind of actions can be taken to discipline this conduct. According to Merton five types of deviance exist based upon a certain criterion (Boundless,2015). The five influences are conformity, innovation, ritualism, retreat and rebellion. These five things can influence a person’s deviant behaviors and also can influence society to…

Monsanto's pursuits in each of the 4 types of social responsibilities includes Stakeholder Trust, Customer Loyalty, Employee Commitment, and Shareholder Support. Stakeholder Trust is the glue that holds every organization together and allows them to focus on efficiency, productivity, and profits. Being able to maintain a strong business reputation is always a plus. Stakeholders never want their business to decline in their industry. Having a bad reputation can cause loss of business deals and…

“With great power comes great responsibility.” As companies grow, so do their responsibilities. Companies have a constant decision as to whether or not they want to do right by their stakeholders, and this is what determines their social responsibility. Company’s stakeholders consist of their employees, customers, communities and investors. And it is their duty to perform in ways that are ethical to them, as they need one another to strive. Some companies strive to have relationships with their…

The first article discusses the historical criticism of government involvement in business enterprise. The second article presents a new ideal for capitalism and the social contract. Please explain what level of social responsibility, if any, that you believe corporations should have. Explain your answer. The corporation have the responsibility to make our planet a better place to live in, because the massive productions and innovation of the big corporations has sometimes negative outcomes on…