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Do Now How do businesses contribute to the community you live in? Can you provide an example?
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Ted Talk video - homework
TED Talk - the social responsibility of business Write 15 facts form the video
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ISSUES
Social Responsibility: the duty of a business to contribute to the well being of a community including Environmental Protection Workplace Diversity Job Safety 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 affecting lakes, rivers and the air Improve/change operations to reduce pollution Engineers design new equipment to reduce pollution Environment Protection Agency monitors government standards Businesses and the EPA to work together to reduce pollution
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Workplace Diversity Workforce should reflect groups in a community
Equal access to education, training, jobs and career advancement. Removal of barriers for women – AKA the glass ceiling Accommodate individuals who are physically challenged Passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Eliminate Bias (discrimination) Age discrimination in Employment Act (protects employees 40 and older)
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Job Safety Ensure a safe work environment Employee Training Programs
Eliminate risks that could cause accidents, fire, and or physical harm Employee Training Programs Safety training how to work safely and what to do in case of emergency OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) regulates and enforces safety standards
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Employee Wellness Healthy workforce = productive workforce
Stop smoking, weight loss, employees assistance programs, exercise/diet, etc. Promoting good health Seminars on eating a balanced diet, proper exercise and maintaining healthy life style
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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
(continued) 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. Working individually or with a partner, identify a company that you and your partner believe is socially responsible. Give an overview of why they are socially responsible. (Summary of why/how in paragraph form) (10 points) THEN 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) (you may add images) a. environment protection (5 points) b. workplace diversity (5 points) c. employee safety (5 points) d. employee wellness (5 points) Submit the assignment via Google Slides. Project is worth 30 points
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