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Social Responsibilities of Business and Business Ethics

CBSE · Class 11 · Business Studies

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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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