1.1 Definition Social responsibility can be defined as a means of achieving sustainability. By achieving social responsibility, companies must have principles such as accountability and transparency. The main objective of Corporate Social Responsibility is to ensures an approach that protects the long-term success of society and environment. Also, at the same time generating profit without harming the planet or the exploitation of people. Thus, Corporate…
Comment Powered by « Case Analysis #1- UPS Katie Back BUSN 105 February 12, 2017 1. According to the textbook, the triple bottom line “represents people, planet, and profit, and measures an organization’s social, environmental, and financial performance” (Kinicki & Williams, 2016). As UPS attempts to make sustainability a priority, they must carefully examine all points of the triple bottom line and not focus on just one particular area. In regards to people, UPS has chosen to implement a…
General Con General Concepts of the Triple Bottom Line cepts of the Triple Bottom Line cepts of the Triple Bottom Line Introduction Traditionally organisations focused on goals such as growth and profit, however we have arrived at an age in which consumers and clients expect more from organisations. In the modern world it is expected that every organisationconducts business in a fair and ethical manner. Similar we now expect organisations to havesustainable goals to…
• Environmental bottom line Environmental bottom line refers to the record for an organization 's performance since triple bottom line deems every issue connected to the concerns of environment. The major objective of the companies of 21st century is never merely to assist in protecting the environment through generating 'green ' or rather products that are environmentally responsible but similarly possess personal sustainable, environmentally-sound business practices. Companies are…
Importance of the Triple Bottom Line Boyd Watson Columbia Southern University The triple bottom line is an accounting framework that incorporate three parts: social, environmental (or ecological) and financial performances. The triple bottom line measures how an organization impacts people, the planet, and profits on both a local and a global scale. The triple bottom line can be a valuable tool to support sustainability goals for companies. Many businesses have adopted the triple bottom…
Angelman syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects around 1 in around 12,000-20,000 live births and affects both males and females equally. Angelman syndrome is very often misdiagnosed as autism or cerebral palsy. Angelman syndrome is not an inherited disease, and is instead caused by a change in the E3 ubiquitin protein ligase gene (UBE3A) on the maternal chromosome 15. This change prevents the chromosome from functioning properly. It occurs as a random event during the formation of eggs…
Overview: What is Williams Syndrome? Definition: Williams Syndrome is a genetic disorder, resulting from the deletion of 26 or more genes one chromosome number 7 (Mervis et al., 2000). That seemingly small loss can affect numerous parts of a person’s physical and mental health, as well as social behavior and sensory perception (Genetics Home Reference, 2014). Diagnosis: Williams Syndrome is a genetic condition that a child is born with and it can impact a child’s prenatal development as well…
In 1965 Harry Angelman reported clinical findings in three children with similar, unusual, attributes. These children had what was known as “happy puppet” syndrome, but was later changed to Angelman syndrome, due to its pejorative name. Angelman syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder distinguished by: severe learning difficulties, ataxia, jerky movements, epilepsy, speech impairments, hypopigmentation in the hair and the skin with blue eyes, subtle dysmorphic facial features, and happy and…
The speaker Adrienne Bashista gave a very insightful speech about what Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is and how it is caused. Before our speaker told us about her son, I had very little knowledge about what FASD was. I now realize how severe FASD is and how even the slightest consumption of alcohol can affect a fetus during pregnancy. I became aware that FASD is a rare syndrome that only 2 to 5 percent of the population have. This statistic surprised me due to a large amount of woman who may drink when…
Williams Syndrome (WS) is a rare genetic disorder that affects approximately 20,000 people in the United States. This condition is present at birth. The causes of Williams syndrome is due to the deletion of 26 plus genes on one of an individual’s chromosome #7. Individuals born with Williams syndrome share a number of common neurological, medical, and behavioral characteristics as well as common facial…