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Social Responsibilities of Business and Business Ethics — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 11 · Business Studies

What Social Responsibilities of Business and Business Ethics covers in CBSE Class 11 Business Studies: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 11 Business Studies · 2026-27

Topics in Social Responsibilities of Business and Business Ethics

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1. Concept of Social Responsibility

  • Social responsibility of business refers to its obligation to take decisions and perform actions that are desirable in terms of the objectives and values of society.
  • A responsible business does not focus only on profit; it also considers the effect of its actions on people and society.
  • Social responsibility is broader than legal responsibility.
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2. Need for Social Responsibility and Arguments For and Against

  • The need for social responsibility arises because business affects many groups in society.
  • Business should serve owners as well as customers, workers, suppliers, government, and the community.
  • Social responsibility is an ethical issue because it asks what is morally right or wrong.
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3. Four Kinds of Social Responsibility

  • Social responsibility can be divided into four categories.
  • Economic responsibility means producing goods and services that society wants and selling them at a profit.
  • Economic responsibility has little discretion because business must be economically viable.
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4. Responsibility Towards Different Interest Groups

  • Business enterprises are responsible towards four interest groups: shareholders or owners, workers, consumers, and government and community.
  • Towards shareholders or owners, business should provide a fair return on capital and ensure safety of investment.
  • Shareholders should also receive regular, accurate, and full information about the business.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Business responsibility to society, environment, and ethical conduct

Social responsibilityNeed for social responsibilityArguments for social responsibilityArguments against social responsibilityKinds of social responsibilityResponsibility towards interest groupsBusiness and environmental protectionTypes of pollution

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Key topics in Social Responsibilities of Business and Business Ethics include Concept of Social Responsibility, Need for Social Responsibility and Arguments For and Against, Four Kinds of Social Responsibility, Responsibility Towards Different Interest Groups. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
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