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Social Responsibilities of Business and Business Ethics

Himachal Pradesh Board · Class 11 · Business Studies

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Concept of Social Responsibility

  • Social responsibility refers to a business's obligation to take decisions and perform actions that are desirable in terms of society's objectives and values
  • It goes beyond legal compliance and includes voluntary actions for society's benefit
  • Social responsibility is broader than legal responsibility - it involves ethical considerations
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Arguments For and Against Social Responsibility

  • Arguments FOR: (1) Justification for existence and growth (2) Long-term interest of firm (3) Avoidance of government regulation (4) Maintenance of society (5) Availability of resources (6) Converting
  • Arguments AGAINST: (1) Violation of profit maximization objective (2) Burden on consumers through higher prices (3) Lack of social skills in businessmen (4) Lack of broad public support
  • Reality: Most businesses today recognize social obligations due to external pressures and changing social expectations
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Forces Leading to Social Responsibility

  • Threat of public regulation - democratic governments act as welfare states
  • Pressure of labour movement - educated and organized workers demand better treatment
  • Impact of consumer consciousness - shift from 'caveat emptor' to 'customer is king'
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Types of Social Responsibilities

  • Economic Responsibility: Primary obligation to produce goods/services society wants and sell at profit
  • Legal Responsibility: Operating within laws of the land - law-abiding enterprise is socially responsible
  • Ethical Responsibility: Behavior expected by society but not codified in law (voluntary action)

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The obligation of business enterprisesAs per the Companies Act 2013The moral principles and standardsBusiness responsibility to protect and preserveBusiness obligations toward different groups affected

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