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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
Write a word or phrase or a term which can substitute the following.
Duties, obligations of business directed towards welfare to society.
Distinguish between the following.
Traditional social responsibility and corporate social responsibility.
Choose the correct option for the following:
Social responsibility is
What do you understand by social responsibility of business? How is it different from legal responsibility?
Discuss the guidelines enumerated by the Companies Act 2013 for Corporate Social Responsibility.
Social responsibility is broader than the legal responsibility of business.
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 |
Answer in one sentence.
What type of advertising should be avoided?
Explain the following term/concept.
Social responsibility
Explain the following term/concept.
Concept of Trusteeship
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?
Choose the Correct Answer.
The Stakeholders of Socially Responsible business units are except ______
What do you mean by Social Responsibility?
Define the Concept of Social Responsibility?
Give one word or phrase for the following sentence:
Who propounded the concept of trusteeship?
Justify the following statement.
Social responsibility is necessary for the protection of the environment.
