CHAPTER IV : ROLE OF CSR IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND ALLEVIATION OF RURAL PROBLEMS
“We need business to understand its social responsibility, that the main task and objective for a business is not to generate extra income and to become rich and transfer the money abroad, but to look and evaluate what a businessman has done for the country, for the people, on whose account he or she has become so rich.”
-Vladimir Putin • Introduction : Rural problems in India and other countries, developing and developed
• Role of CSR in rural development and alleviation of rural problems
• How CSR is used to alleviate rural problems in developing countries
• Millennium Development Goals for Rural Development
• What are the International instruments on CSR
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One of the high potential schemes for synergy with government programs for the MDGs is the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) organised by the business entity (corporation). CSR has a potential to support the achievement of MDGs due to its similar goals and benefits with those of MDGs’ program.
CSR in developing countries however, is based on adhoc research which relies on convenience based case-studies. These case studies are mostly on top-notch companies and incidents within only selected countries like India and China. When it comes to comparative analysis, there is not much comparable
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In developing countries, CSR is most commonly associated with philanthropy or charity, i.e. through corporate social investment in education, health, sports development, the environment, and other community services. Where formal CSR is practiced, this is usually by large, high profile national and multinational companies, especially those with recognized international brands or those aspiring to global status. CSR tends to be less formalised or institutionalized in terms of the CSR benchmarks commonly used in developed countries, i.e. CSR codes, standards, management systems and
CSR is a concept of practice. The CSR information and documentation has also criticism in present year (AASB 2015). The studies has documented that a rise in the demand for the information related to CSR activities of the company. The studies have shown numerous methods for the discloser of CSR activities of the company (ACCC 2015).
Milton Friedman’s quote on “there is one and only one social responsibility of business---to use its resources and engage in activities designed to increase its profits” can actually be seen in different perspectives. Company can also be socially responsible by contributing towards the community through what they do best: excelling in economic terms (Brusseau, 2012). When corporations are making profits, most of it gets sent back into the economy and everyone benefits. Jobs are created, and those that already exist get some added security. More successful corporations mean the increase of the country’s economy, which in turn lead to a social benefit for the society that offers better living conditions.
Even though conflicts within the volunteer community has many things what will plague the organization, another method that will help is Social Responsibility within the Nonprofit Organization. Social responsibility is the moral principle that an organization or employee has an obligation to act based upon morals and values. This responsibility is a duty every individual has to perform so as to maintain a balance between right and wrong doings. Social responsibility means having balance between what is right and what is wrong. It not only relates to business organizations but also to every worker that works for the organization.
In addition to the internal and external factors explored previously, trends in corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainability, and business ethics will also impact Southwest. Particularly as, 88% and 83% of consumers believe companies should achieve their business objectives, while improving society and the environment and support charities and nonprofits with financial donations, respectively. Contrariwise, 65% of employees would leave their job if their organization was harming the environment, and 32% would leave their job if no money was distributed to charity. Therefore, pressures from both consumers and employees are influencing sustainable and ethical practices relating to the CSR mission of all organizations, including Southwest, by incorporating such practices into their overall, values,
3.1. Corporate Social Responsibility Study on CSR is element of the derivation of business-based peace building. At the Initial stage, CSR generally focused on environmental degradations, human rights and labor concerns, but the concept was expanded to incorporate society and the dynamics of conflicts in general. This transformation manifested by the hard work of several NGOs and at present the recognized vision on CSR is that MNCs should look beyond their economic and legal responsibilities and employ approaches that benefits society and especially host communities. The expansion of CSR was reinforced with a joint effort of UN and a number of MNCs, when they formed the Global Compact.
1. Read the following chapter and comment on the connection between social responsibility and the concepts of positive and negative liberty. Refer to at least two ethical philosophers mentioned in the article. Include the concept of neo-liberalism.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) relates to the actions of an organization and the effects on the environment and social wellbeing. It is about the way that the company assesses its actions and takes responsibility for this. (Investopedia, n.d.) CSR is a management concept whereby companies integrate social and environmental issues in their business operations and interactions with stakeholders . The company aims to achieve a balance of economic, environmental and social objectives, while also listening to the needs of stakeholders.
Involved in CSR activities are proven to create good image and reputation for a company. In the long run, it helps a company to increase shareholders’ value and achieve sustainable business
Davis (as cited by Khalidah, Zulkufly, & Lau, 2014) defined Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as “… the firm’s consideration of, and response to, issues beyond the narrow economic, technical, and legal requirements of the firm. It is the firm’s obligation to evaluate in its decision-making processes the effects of its decisions on the external social system in a manner that will accomplish social benefits along with the traditional economic gains, which the firm seeks. It means that social responsibility begins where the law ends. A firm is not being socially responsible if it merely complies with the minimum requirements of the law, because this is what any good citizen would do.” A firm will not survive without the support of both the stakeholders and shareholders, thus the CSR proposes the indication which stats that a firm can never exist In a vacuum (Khalidah et.
The purposes of the present review of literature are enlisted as follows: 1. To understand the general trend about Corporate Social Responsibility in the FMCG industry around the world. 2. To identify the causes of development of Corporate Social Responsibility as a strategic tool. 4.
Rural development program such as Mahatma Gandhi National Rural employment Guarantee act to promote employment are launched by government. Similarly there are many more programmes to promote social security, Watershed Development Programme for increasing productivity of lands, housing to BPL families, rural connectivity, provision of drinking, sanitation,
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) relates to the actions of an organization and the effects on the environment and social wellbeing. It is about the way that the company assesses its actions and takes responsibility for this. (Investopedia, n.d.) CSR is a management concept whereby companies integrate social and environmental issues in their business operations and interactions with stakeholders. The company aims to achieve a balance of economic, environmental and social objectives, while also listening to the needs of stakeholders.
CSR plays an important role in world of business as it implies to do well by doing good. A large number of multinational units have set global standards, in which same technology is used throughout the world. This helps to create a strategic advantage as well as also serves to elevate the technological expectations. The CSR initiatives not only help in creating awareness and education, but it also helps in ensuring the growth of middle class people. Some of the companies make use of it by expansion of their consumer base in rural as well as urban areas.
CSR is closely linked to "sustainable development", in which there is an argument that a company in carrying out its activities must base their decision not solely based on financial factors such as profits or dividends but also must be based on social and environmental consequences for now and for the long term. Business ethics and corporate social responsibility are two issues that are often overlooked by business people because it is in this article will discuss how business ethics relationship with corporate social
`There is a meaningful reduction in extreme poverty over the last 25 years. In 1990, almost fifty percent of the population in developing nations lived on less than $1.25 a day. As of 2015, that proportion has dropped to about fourteen percent. Also it is worthy to note that the number of people living in extreme poverty worldwide has reduced by more than fifty percent. In 1990, 1.9 billion people were reviewed to be living in extreme poverty, compared to 836 million in 2015.