Understanding Social Responsibility

What does it mean to be socially responsible?

• To be socially responsible means to ignore community needs.

• To be socially responsible means to focus solely on profit.

• To be socially responsible means to prioritize personal gain over societal benefit.

• To be socially responsible means to act in ways that benefit society and the environment.

How can companies demonstrate social responsibility?

• By engaging in ethical practices, supporting communities, and promoting sustainability.

• By focusing solely on profit maximization

• By avoiding community engagement

• By increasing prices for consumers

Give an example of a company that is socially responsible.

• ExxonMobil

• Nike

• Patagonia

• Coca-Cola

What is one way Starbucks helps people in need?

• Starbucks offers job training exclusively for baristas.

• Starbucks sells products to raise funds for international causes.

• Starbucks provides free coffee to everyone in need.

• Starbucks helps people in need by donating to local charities.

How can companies support their workers in being socially responsible?

• By reducing employee benefits and support programs.

• By providing training, encouraging volunteerism, and aligning corporate values with social causes.

• By prioritizing profit over social responsibility initiatives.

• By discouraging community engagement and outreach.

What is a recycling program?

• A recycling program is a campaign to promote single-use plastics.

• A recycling program is a structured initiative aimed at collecting and processing recyclable materials to reduce waste and promote sustainability.

• A recycling program is a method for incinerating waste materials.

• A recycling program is a government initiative to increase landfill capacity.

Why might a company reward employees for walking 10,000 steps?

• To increase employee stress levels.

• To promote health and well-being among employees.

• To encourage competition among employees.

• To reduce the number of breaks taken during work hours.

How does social responsibility benefit the community?

• It leads to increased pollution and waste.

• It promotes individualism over community needs.

• Social responsibility benefits the community by fostering social welfare, economic growth, and environmental sustainability.

• It discourages local businesses from thriving.

What are some activities that can be considered socially responsible?

• Disregarding environmental impact

• Promoting fast fashion

• Ignoring community needs

• Volunteering, supporting local businesses, engaging in sustainable practices, advocating for social justice.

Why is it important to think about the needs of all people when being socially responsible?

• It is unnecessary to consider others when making decisions.

• Social responsibility only applies to specific groups.

• It is important to ensure inclusivity and equity, leading to solutions that benefit the entire community.

• Focusing only on the majority leads to faster solutions.