Business Essentials (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134129969
Author: Ronald J. Ebert, Ricky W. Griffin
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.22C
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Company DC is taking fair-trade cocoa to the next level. The company returns a share of their profit to the farmers present in their supply chain. The largest shareholder group of Company DC along with fair price receive dividends from the profits obtained through the sale of chocolate.
To explain: If Company DC has an ethical obligation to ask farmers to be organic.
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(Guideline: Write about any other three suitable CSR activities which can be conducted by the companies you selected. Also write, what will be the benefit of your proposed CSR to the companies and public)
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to a company's commitment to taking actions that benefit society beyond its core business activities and profit generation. It encompasses a wide range of initiatives aimed at environmental sustainability, ethical labor practices, community development, and philanthropy. By engaging in CSR activities, companies can build positive reputations, enhance employee morale, and contribute to the well-being of the communities in which they operate.
How can a company strike a balance between maximizing profits for shareholders and fulfilling its CSR obligations to society and the environment?
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Business Essentials (11th Edition)
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