SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ISSUES

Social Responsibility: the duty of a business to contribute to the well being of a community including1. Environmental Protection2. Workplace Diversity3. Job Safety4. Employee Wellness

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Environmental Protection

Conservation of scarce natural resources Manage Resources-Reforestation Nonrenewable Resources-can not be replaced

Pollution is when by-products of human actions taint the environment.

Pollution-improve/change operations to reduce pollution EPA: monitors government standards

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Workplace Diversity

Workforce should reflect community Removal of barriers for women Accommodate individuals who are

physically challenged Eliminate Bias (discrimination)

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Job Safety

Ensure a safe work environment Eliminate risks that could cause accidents,

fire, and or physical harm Employee Training Programs United States, work safety standards are

regulated and enforced by the OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration)

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Employee Wellness

Healthy workforce = productive workforce

Assorted programs offered including stop smoking, weight loss, employees assistance programs, exercise/diet, etc.

“Conditions of Work” clauses in contracts

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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY EVALUATION

Benefits Expanded justice for groups of a society Enhanced company image Reduced need for government actions Improved quality of life in a community

and around the world Increased awareness of social issues

among workers, consumers, and others

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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY EVALUATION

Costs New nonpolluting or safer equipment Building repairs to remove risks Wellness and rehabilitation programs Social projects sponsored by a company

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Social Responsibility Classroom Assignment

1. Identify a company that you and your family purchase products/services from on a daily basis that is socially responsible. Give an overview of why they are socially responsible. (Summary of why/how in paragraph form) (10 points)

THEN2. For each of the following areas, explain how the company you have

selected addresses each of these issues. (you may use bullets to explain) (20 points)a. environment protectionb. workplace diversityc. employee safetyd. employee wellness

3. Type the information in a word document, print and hand in for a grade for a total of 30 points