Ethics can be defined as a set of acceptable actions that is acceptable by a group or an individual. ... Social responsibility is also dictated by ethics. Organizations are expected to adhere to business ethics while their employees are subject to individual ethics. The two case studies provided in the Shades of Gray provide an insight into several complex issues of both social responsibility and personal ethics that have emerged in the hospitality industry[ CITATION Tim95 l 1033 ]. ... Besides, those in the hospitality industry have failed to evaluate the environmental impact that their cons...

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"CSR typically includes issues related to: business ethics, community investment, environment, governance, human rights, marketplace, and workplace- (Overview, 1) Even though CSR has grown to great lengths in the past years, it still faces many challenges. ... For instance,one of the most respected models of corporate social responsibility in the business ethics world is the White Dog Café. ... CSR initiatives that are aimed at improving environmental performance-"such as reducing emissions of gases that contribute to global climate change or reducing use of agrochemicals--lower costs...

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Due to their popularity and how dependent the world is on them, the banana industry can cause an array of economic, social, environmental, political, and legal issues. ... This paper will examine other aspects of Chiquita's practices and take a closer look at the topic of ethics in the workplace. ... Chiquita's ethics summary states: "Chiquita is committed to conducting business ethically and in compliance with the letter and spirit of the law. ... These values embody who we are and what we do" (Ethics & Code of Conduct). ... Even if the product is of the highest quality, ...

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The second dimension deals with societies concerns, like environmental and product safety issues. ... A recent analyses performed by DePaul University found that companies found in the Business Ethics Best Citizen performed ten percentile points higher than the mean ranking of the rest of the companies in the S & P 500 Index. (BSR) "Companies with a public commitment to ethics perform better on three out of four financial measures that those without. ... (CRSEurope) Corporate social responsibility has had a big impact on environmental factors. ... "86 percent of investors believe that ...

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These areas include being profitable while obeying all laws and regulations including environmental and consumer laws. ... If consumers" see that a firm has a great reputation with it's public for being for example, environmentally cautious, they will be more likely to buy that product or service. ... (www.jnj.com) Johnson & Johnson's actions were unusually decisive at the time, considering how costly it was, but soon the companies" actions received worldwide praise and recognition and would be rated number one in 1987 on community and environmental responsibility. ... These firms ca...

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Recently, all social and environmental problems or issues have become important and crucial aspects for every business enterprise. ... Consequently, entrepreneurial activity has always borne a pronounced responsibility for social development and Corporate Social Responsibility provides an intelligent way to combine economically viable development, social responsibility and conservation of natural resources1 There is no universally acceptable definition for CSR since there are many elaborated variants nevertheless, it can be described in several ways and some of the concepts I found more accur...

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As a manager at Pfizer, I have to develop certain ethics. ... Firms also need to consider their environment by engaging in environmental analysis. Environmental analysis is a method managers use to gather information about external issues, so they can develop a strategy that minimizes threats and takes advantage of new opportunities. Environmental analysis is conducted by acquiring Environmental intelligence. ... People will be taught through special "ethics programs" and in service seminars that the 'right' thing to do or the ethical thing to do will benefit the firm grea...

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Discretionary Responsibility Discretionary responsibility refers to behaviours that go beyond the economics, law and ethics in order to make social contribution. ... Ethical decisions made by management are also known as Managerial ethics. ... This environmental friendly pan is in response to increase awareness that consumers are choosing which companies to give their business based on its image. ...

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Corporate ethics and the role of business in society is under public scrutiny perhaps more than ever before in modern history, particularly in the USA. ... Each of these can be considered an evolutionary step forward from the previous theory in recognising and incorporating notions of corporate social and environmental responsibility. ... Many agencies would simply disappear, including those involved in regulating education, unemployment compensation, social security, health care, environmental impacts, and pollution control. ... All expenditures, including those made solely for profit ver...

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