2.9 CSR CONSIDERATIONS WHEN IMPLEMENTING CHANGE

Question 1

CSR CONSIDERATIONS

Answer 1

• Many businesses now have CSR considerations embedded in their business
• Must remain during times of change to keep the business on track with their key values
• This is due to increased awareness and public criticisms of business activities
• When implementing the change: Considering the environment, community and workforce.

Question 2

WHAT IMPACT DOES CSR HAVE ON EMPLOYEES?

Answer 2

• Need to minimise impact change has on employee wellbeing
  Concerns for its workplace and their families,
• Providing a flexible work atmosphere for its employees
• Lessening noise pollution from a factory
• Allowing employees to volunteer their time for other on-profit organisation
• Employing local workers

THE CHANGE
- Downsizing, stores closures or new technologies leading to redundancies
CSR: Offering outplacement services Offering counselling
- Introduction of new equipment & technology which must be adapted to
CSR: Providing extra training and support
- Reallocation of labour resources resulting in redeployment
CSR: Engaging two-way communication to reduce misunderstandings Provide training
- Change operations affecting job security
CSR: Reallocating employees to maintain job security Speak openly and honestly with employees

Question 3

WHAT IMPACT DOES CSR HAVE ON THE ENVIRONMENT?

Answer 3

Reduce negative impacts on the planet
Examples of CSR behaviour would include:
- Recycling paper use
- Using renewable energy
- Ensuring the supply chain is also behaving in an CSR approach
- Waste management
- Reducing a business’s carbon footprint

THE CHANGE
- Introduction of new technology
CSR: Purchase accurate technology that reduces errors
- Change of suppliers
CSR: Choose local
- Building a new facilitY
CSR: Create minimal pollution during construction and minimal impact on wildlife
- Introduction of new packaging
CSR:Consider carbon footprint and potential waste

Question 4

WHAT IMPACT DOES CSR HAVE ON THE GENERAL COMMUNITY?

Answer 4

• Reducing or eliminating practises that are detrimental to society
• Change can result in low employment rates associated with higher rates of crime and poverty
• Giving non-profit organisation a portion of a business proceeds
• Supporting community education through philanthropic donations of money or equipment
• Using only fair trade ingredients
• making donations of time or money to charities
• Ensuring the supply chain is also behaving in an CSR approach
• Sponsoring local events

THE CHANGE
- Change in suppliers
CSR: Choose local to create employment opportunities
- Introduce new technology replacing human labour
CSR: Redeploy employees to other areas to minimise unemployment. Provide redundant employees with job interview training – reduce unemployment rate in community.
- Global sourcing of materials CSR: Source materials from businesses that provide fair pay and working conditions

Question 5

ADVANTAGES OF CSR

Answer 5

• Can develop positive reputation which leads to more customers purchasing products/services.
• May attract highly skilled employees who value ethical conduct and are committed to objectives.
• Employees usually prefer work for businesses who have ethical practices.
• Customers are willing to pay more for ethically produced goods or services.

Question 6

DISADVANTAGES OF CSR

Answer 6

• A constant focus on CSR may decrease productivity levels.
• It can be time consuming to address various CSR considerations.
• CSR practices can be expensive for business to implement.