Corporate Social Responsibility Flashcards
Ways an org can create value looking beyond traditional profit measures of revenue and expenses
Corporate Social Responsibility
How has corporate social responsibility shifted?
As a strategic approach that is fully integrated into an org’s mission and core business strategies
3 Stages of Corporate Social Responsibility
- compliance
- integration
- transformation
What occurs in the compliance stage of corporate social responsibility
defensive action, seen as a cost of doing business, rarely strategically aligned
What occurs in the integration stage of corporate social responsibility
integrated into the regular functioning of the business, redesign processes to be more responsible and sustainable
What occurs in the transformation stage of social corporate responsibility
org redefines self and brand to reflect commitment to corporate social responsibility, becomes part of strategy
Critical issue for HR in social corporate responsibility
Determining where along the curve their org is at present, and what next steps are logical/feasible to move org to next phase
Being in accordance with all national, federal, regional, or local laws, regulations, and government authority requirements for all the locations in which an org operates
Compliance
Set of behavioral guidelines an org expects all leaders and employees to follow to ensure appropriate moral business standards
Ethics
System of rules and processes an org puts in place to ensure its compliance with laws and ethical norms
Governance
What is the foundation for ethical decisions?
Corporate social responsibility values
Takes the long view, aiming at creating a business model, policies, and practices that meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs
Sustainability
3 P’s of Sustainability
Planet (environment)
People (social)
Profits (economic)
What does sustainability require in terms of an org’s value?
That it is defined by a broader definition of stakeholders - all those affected by the org’s social, economic, and environmental impact
Triple Bottom Line
Environment and social costs and benefits generated by org should be considered in P&L statement