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Corporate Citizenship: Social Responsibility, Responsiveness, and Performance
Prepared by Deborah BakerTexas Christian University
Chapter 2
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Quote of the Day
There is a wonderful law of nature that the three things we crave most- happiness, freedom, and peace of mind- are always attained by giving them to someone else. - Anonymous
(shared vs. opposing interests?) 3. Models from chapter 1 4. Pro’s and con’s 5. How could this be presented?
(hand out rubrics)
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Wal-Mart Sample
Look at sample Grade partners 1, 2, 2
Where were there problems?
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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
CorporateSocial
Responsibility
Seriously considering the impact of a company’s actions on society.
Requires the individual to consider his/her acts in terms of a wholesocial system, and holds him/her responsible for the effects of actsanywhere in that system.
Please “MEMORIZE”:
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Responsibility?
Business allegations…
Little concern for the consumer Cares nothing about the deteriorating social order Has no concept of acceptable ethical behavior Indifferent to the problems of minorities and the
environment
What responsibility does business have to society?
http://www.bsr.org@
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Corporate Citizenship Concepts
Corporate Social…
Responsibility
Performance
Responsiveness
Emphasizes…
Obligation, accountability
outcomes, results
action, activity
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Business Criticism/Social Responsibility Cycle
Factors in the Societal EnvironmentFactors in the Societal Environment
Criticism of BusinessCriticism of Business
Increased Concernfor the Social Environment
Increased Concernfor the Social Environment
A Changed Social Contract
A Changed Social Contract
Business Assumption ofCorporate Social Responsibility
Business Assumption ofCorporate Social Responsibility
Social Responsiveness, Social Performance, and Corporate Citizenship
Social Responsiveness, Social Performance, and Corporate Citizenship
A More Satisfied SocietyA More Satisfied Society
Fewer Factors Leading toBusiness Criticism
Fewer Factors Leading toBusiness Criticism
Increased ExpectationsLeading to More Criticism
Increased ExpectationsLeading to More Criticism
(have led to)
(which has resulted in)
Figure 2-1
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Modification of the Economic Model
PhilanthropyPhilanthropy
Community obligations Community obligations Paternalism Paternalism
“Oregon can -- and should -- seize the moment and capitalize on its worldwide reputation for sustainability. That was the recurring theme of the opening remarks and first panel discussion at Oregon's fifth economic-development summit, held Thursday at the Oregon Convention Center.”
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Acceptance and Broadening of Meaning
From the 1950’s to the present, the concept of CSR has gained considerable acceptance and the meaning has been broadened to include specific issues, such as:
• corporate governance• product safety• honesty in advertising• employee rights• affirmative action• environmental sustainability • ethical behavior• global CSR
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CSR: Evolving Viewpoints
1. CSR considers the impact of the company’s actions on society.
2. CSR requires decision makers to take actions that protect and improve the welfare of society as a whole along with their own interests.
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3. CSR supposes that the corporation has not only economic and legal obligations, but also certain responsibilities to society which extend beyond these obligations.
CSR: Evolving Viewpoints
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4. CSR relates primarily to achieving outcomes from organizational decisions concerning specific issues or problems which (by some normative standard) have beneficial rather than adverse effects upon pertinent corporate stakeholders. The normative correctness of the products of corporate action have been the main focus of CSR.
CSR: Evolving Viewpoints
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Carroll’s Four-Part Definition of CSR
The social responsibility of business encompasses the economic, legal, ethical and discretionary
expectations that society has of organizations at a given point in time.
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Carroll’s Four-Part Definition of CSR
Responsibility
Societal
Expectation
Examples
Economic
Required
Be profitable. Maximize sales, minimize costs.
Legal
Required
Obey laws, adhere toregulations
Ethical
Expected
Avoid questionable practices.Do what is right, fair, and just
Philanthropic
Desired/Expected
Be a good corporate citizen. Give back.
Figure 2-2
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Legal Responsibilities
Law cannot address all the topics or issues that business may face
Law often lags behind more recent concepts of what is considered appropriate behavior
Laws are made by lawmakers and may reflect the personal interests/motivation of legislators rather than appropriate ethical justifications
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The Pyramid of CSR
Philanthropic ResponsibilitiesBe a good corporate citizen.
Ethical ResponsibilitiesBe ethical.
Legal ResponsibilitiesObey the law.
Economic ResponsibilitiesBe profitable.
Philanthropic ResponsibilitiesBe a good corporate citizen.
Ethical ResponsibilitiesBe ethical.
Legal ResponsibilitiesObey the law.
Economic ResponsibilitiesBe profitable.
Figure 2-3
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The CSR Equation
Economic Responsibilities
Legal Responsibilities
Ethical Responsibilities
Philanthropic Responsibilities
+
+
+
=Total
Corporate CSR
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Arguments Against CSR
Restricts the classic economic goal of profit maximization
Business is not equipped to handle social activities
Dilutes the primary purpose of business
Increases the power of business
Limits the ability to compete in a global marketplace
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Addresses social issues brought on by business, and allows business to be part of the solution
Protects business self-interest
Wards off future government intervention
Addresses issues by using business resources and expertise
Addresses issues by being proactive
The public supports CSR
Arguments For CSR
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Ways Firms Respond to CSR Pressure
Cost-benefit approachCost-benefit approach
Strategic approachStrategic approach
Innovation and learning approachInnovation and learning approach
Defensive approachDefensive approach
The Civil Corporation, Simon Zadek
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Capitalism
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Demonstrate a commitment to society’s values and contribute to society’s social, environmental, and economic goals through action.
Insulate society from the negative impacts of company operations and its products and services.
Share benefits of company activities with key stakeholders as well as with shareholders.
Demonstrate that the company can make more money by doing the right thing.
Corporate Responsibility in the 21st Century
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Corporate Social Responsiveness
ResponsibilityImplies more of a state or condition of having assumed an obligation
ResponsivenessConnotes a dynamic, action-oriented condition
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Corporate Social Performance
Figure 2-10
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Corporate Citizenship
Corporate Citizenship…
…embraces all the facets of corporate social responsibility, responsiveness, and performance.
…serves a variety of stakeholders.
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Corporate Citizenship
Charles J. Fombrum, “Three Pillars of Corporate Citizenship”
A reflection of shared moral and ethical principles
A vehicle for integrating individuals into the communities in which they work
A form of enlightened self-interest that balances stakeholders’ claims and enhances a company’s long-term value
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Drivers of Corporate Citizenship
Traditions and values
Reputation and image
Business strategy
Recruiting and retainingemployees
Customers and consumers
Expectations in the community
Laws and political pressures
Internal Motivators External Pressures
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Benefits of Corporate Citizenship
Improved employee relations
Improved customer relationships
Improved business performance
Enhanced company’s marketing efforts
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Stages of Corporate Citizenship
Figure 2-11
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The future is in our hands……….
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Development Challenges of Corporate Citizenship
Figure 2-12
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Business’s Interest in Corporate Citizenship
Nonacademic Research
Fortune's ranking of “Most Admired” and “Least Admired” corporations
Conference Board’s Ron Brown Award for Corporate Leadership
CRO Magazine Awards
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Most Admired….
1 Apple 2 Berkshire Hathaway 3 General Electric 4 Google 5 Toyota Motor 6 Starbucks 7 FedEx 8 Procter & Gamble 9 Johnson & Johnson 10 Goldman Sachs Group
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And the TRUTH is…..
http://walmartwatch.com/ http://www.walmartfounda
tion.org/wmstore/goodworks/scripts/index.jsp
Don’t believe just one “story”. Seek counter claims.
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“Multiple Bottom Line” Perspective
Consumer Stakeholders’ “Bottom Line”
Consumer Stakeholders’ “Bottom Line”
Employee Stakeholders’“Bottom Line”
Employee Stakeholders’“Bottom Line”
Community Stakeholders’“Bottom Line”
Community Stakeholders’“Bottom Line”
Owner Stakeholders’ “Bottom Line”
Owner Stakeholders’ “Bottom Line”
Other Stakeholders’ “Bottom Line”
Other Stakeholders’ “Bottom Line”
Corporate Social
Performance
Corporate Social
Performance
Figure 2-14
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“Triple Bottom Line” Perspective
Key Spheres of Sustainability
1. Economic
2. Social
3. Environmental
“Worm Poop” – Terra Cycle Site
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Socially Responsible or Ethical Investing
Social Screening
A technique used to screen firms for socially-responsible investment purposes
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Reasons for Upsurge in Socially Responsible Investing
1. More reliable research on CSP
2. Investment firms using social criteria have solid track record
3. The socially conscious 1960s generation is making investment decisions
4. Gen “Y” is looking for purpose and meaning
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Next Time…
Enron Movie Activity in lieu of quiz No chapter to read – but do read case (33-