Discussion about your individual ethics. BellWork Discussion about your individual ethics. Think and list some things a business can do to be socially responsible. Protecting the environment, contributing to charities, and encouraging employees to give to charity and to volunteer

Objective Define what is meant by the social responsibility of business.

The Main Idea Social responsibility is the duty to do what is best for the good of society. Producing goods and services that are beneficial to society and providing jobs for people are not sufficient for a business to be considered socially responsible. They are expected to do more. Many businesses provided money for projects that benefit society.

Key Concepts Business and Social Responsibility

Key Term social responsibility the duty to do what is best for the good of society

Business and Social Responsibility The social responsibility of business takes into consideration all that business does or does not do to solve the problems of society. social responsibility the duty to do what is best for the good of society

Business and Social Responsibility Businesses that follow ethical standards value integrity and honesty in employees. Ethics are an integral part of their business practices.

Business and Social Responsibility Some businesses are concerned about limiting the damage that they do to the environment.

Responsibility to Customers Responsibility to Employees Responsibility Responsibility to Society Responsibility to Creditors and Owners

Responsibility to Customers Businesses should offer a good, safe product or service at a reasonable price. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a federal government agency that protects consumers from dangerous or falsely advertised products.

Responsibility to Customers Fair competition among businesses is necessary for the marketplace to operate effectively. When companies conspire to restrict competition, consumers are affected.

Responsibility to Employees Businesses can show responsibility to employees in various ways. Providing work experience for people with limited job skills Volunteerism Providing safe working conditions Equal treatment Fair pay

Responsibility to Employees The Equal Pay Act requires that men and women be paid the same wages for doing equal work. The Americans with Disabilities Act bans discrimination against people with physical or mental disability.

Responsibility to Society In 1970, the U.S. government created the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA enforces rules that protect the environment and control pollution.

Responsibility to Creditors and Owners The government passed the Sarbannes-Oxley Act to mandate truthful reporting. Sarbannes-Oxley makes the CEO of a business more accountable for the actions of the financial managers of a firm.

Earth-Friendly Products Many beauty-product companies include mission statements regarding the environment in their advertising and on their labels. Origins, for one, promises to preserve the earth, animals, and the environment.

How is producing a good or service a way of being socially responsible? Many products and services benefit society.

What is the mission of the Food and Drug Administration? The FDA protects the quality and safety of the food and drugs in the marketplace.

What is one of the biggest social issues that businesses face today? Environmental responsibility is one of the biggest issues.

Activity Choose an issue related to business responsibility to society and write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper expressing your views. The letter needs to have at least three paragraphs (5-7 sentences in each paragraph) If you finish early, complete “After you Read” chapter 4 section 2 #1-5

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