RSM100Y1 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Departmentalization, Production Planning, Telemarketing
Document Summary
Business ethic issues are at the heart of corporate social responsibility (csr), it"s primary objective is to enhance society"s well-being through philosophies, policies, procedures and actions. This benefits everyone include consumers, the environment and the companies themselves. Responsibility to the general public: include dealing with public health issues, protecting the environment, and developing the quality of the workforce. Public health issues: one of the most complex issues. Central to the public health debate are dangerous products such as tobacco and alcohol. Protecting the environment: businesses consume huge amounts of energy which produce pollution. Companies find they can be environmentally friendly and profitable, too. (recycling, green marketing) Quality of the workforce: an educated, skilled workforce provides the know-how needed to develop new technology, improve productivity and compete in the global marketplace. Canadian businesses musk take more responsibility for enhancing the quality of its workforce, including encouraging diversity of all kinds.
