Being socially responsible is the awareness and responsiveness to the effects on the wider community of the stakeholders.

Discussion: Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Discussion Description

Being socially responsible is the awareness and responsiveness to the effects on the wider community of the stakeholders. It is evident how some companies are using corporate social responsibility to protect the planet and make a commitment to improving the quality of life for the communities they impact every day. The attached article in the discussion instructions Is a small illustration of companies that are doing the right thing when it comes to the environment. Additionally, there are times when an ethical dilemma in the workplace can cause one to question their value system as far as “doing the right thing” when it comes to others and the firm. After viewing the materials for this module, students should be able to identify ethical dilemmas and areas where corporations are being socially responsible.

Discussion Instructions

Watch this Brief video on CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) and Ethics (Links to an external site.)

Read the article entitled 16 Brands doing CSR successfully (Links to an external site.)

Discuss how leaders can be role models.

Describe a time that you witnessed employees of a company or even a manager being ethical and or socially responsible. How did it make you feel and how would you have done it the same or differently. You can also explain a time where you witnessed unethical behavior or people not being socially responsible (you can change names or just mention the industry if you do not want to name the actual company you are sharing the negative aspect). Whatever you are comfortable with sharing.