GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

Corporate Social Responsibility can help in changing the perception of 'business ethics' being an oxymoron. Critically analyze.

Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2019–2024

Corporate Governance Dimensions of Ethics

Syllabus: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance.

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The toppers’ answers

Ganesh Kumar BaskarAIR 7 · CSE 2019 · 73 wordsTheir whole copy

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Recent events in past have made public believe that business is by nature unethical.

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Examples

(1) Saradha Chit fund Scam

(2) Sahara - Subroto roy scam

(3) Enron Scandal

Corporate social responsibility shows that corporations are not just focussed on profits but also take responsibility for society, environment and employees.

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(1) Amazon.com → Saheli scheme to help female led SHGs - self help groups.

(2) Goldman Sachs → 10,000 female entrepreneur programme.

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