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प्रश्न
Define the concept of social responsibility.
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उत्तर
Concept of Social Responsibility:
Social responsibility of business refers to its obligation to make those decisions and perform those actions which are desirable in terms of the objectives and values of our society. So, all the activities of the business should be performed in such a manner that they will not harm any part of society rather they will protect and contribute to the interest of society.
Definitions:
Howard D. Bowen - 'Social Responsibility is to pursue those policies to make those decisions, or to follow those lines of action which are desirable in terms of the objectives and values of our society.'
The concept of social responsibility has been followed in India since ancient times. Philosophers like Chanakya from India and pre-Christians era philosophers in the west preached and promoted ethical principles while doing business.
In other words, social responsibility involves an element of voluntary action on the part of business people for the benefit of society.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
State with reasons, whether the following statement is True or False:
The business organisation has various types of social responsibilities.
Commercial organisations have different types of social responsibilities.
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Duties, obligations of business directed towards welfare to society.
Write a word or phrase or a term which can substitute the following.
Indian philosopher who had promoted concept of social responsibility in ancient times.
Write a word or phrase or a term which can substitute the following.
The newest management strategy about social obligations of business.
Answer the following question.
What is social responsibility? Explain modern concept of social responsibility.
Choose the correct option for the following:
Business people have the skills to solve
What are the major areas of social responsibility of business?
State the meaning of Corporate Social Responsibility as per the Companies Act 2013.
Select the correct option.
(Responsibilities towards shareholders, responsibilities towards consumers,
Responsibilities towards the government, Responsibilities towards society)
| Group A | Group B |
| 1) After-sales service | ____________ |
| 2) Timely payment of proper taxes | ____________ |
| 3) ____________ | Protest Anti Social Activities |
| 4) _____________ | Fair practices on the stock exchange |
Explain the following term/concept.
Social responsibility
Study the following case/situation and express your opinion.
| Yashwant Co. Ltd. is providing facilities for their female staff like a day care centre for kids and work from home facility. Even management takes their suggestions while taking the decisions, though they are members of the trade union. |
- By doing this they are following social responsibilities towards which interest groups?
- What values are they presenting?
- What kind of responsibilities employer follows in the above case?
Study the following case/situation and express your opinion.
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A vehicle manufacturing company has adopted the following practices.
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- by doing this, the business organisation follows social responsibility towards which interest group?
- What kind of pollution do they want to avoid?
- What kind of message do they want to convey?
Justify the following statement.
The role of media has a major influence on business organizations.
What is corporate social responsibility?
Choose the Correct Answer.
Assuming Social Responsibility of business helps the enterprise in ______
Choose the Correct Answer.
Social Responsibility towards employees represents the following except ______
Give one word or phrase for the following sentence:
Who propounded the concept of trusteeship?
