means the obligations of the businessmen which are desirable in terms of the objectives and values of our society

(a)  

Prosperity and growth of business is possible only through rendering continuous service to society

(a)  

A firm and its image stands to gain more profits in the long run when it accepts service as the highest goal

(a)  

Businessman should voluntarily assume social responsibilities, so that they can avoid government regulations.

(a)  

If the people feel that they are not getting their due from the business, they will not support such business organisations

(a)  

Available resources with the business such as managerial talent and financial resource can be utilized to solve the problems of the society when it is needed

(a)  

Business is always looking for converting risky situations to opportunities, this quality can be utilized for solving the problems in the society

(a)  

A society with fewer problems and complaints provides better environment for the business

(a)  

Some of the social problems such as pollution, unsafe work environment, discrimination in employment etc. are created by business enterprises themselves, so that it is their moral obligation to solve them

(a)  

Business is an economic entity and its main objective is profit maximization

(a)  

The cost of social responsibility will be shifted to the consumers by charging higher prices

(a)  

It is an argument that the business people have no skill to take up social work as they are always engaged in business activities

(a)  

Public usually do not like business interference in social programs, so that they cannot operate successfully in such areas

(a)  

When business enterprises act in a socially irresponsible manner, government will act by regulating them for safeguarding public interest

(a)  

Labour movement has become very powerful now-a- days, so that the businessmen are forced to protect the interest of the workers

(a)  

Business enterprises have started customer oriented policies as they are aware about their rights and privileges

(a)  

Newly developed social standards consider only legitimate economic activities along with serving the society

Then only the business can survive and grow

(a)  

Because of development of business education, people are aware of the social purpose of business

(a)  

Businessmen have realized that social interest and business interest are not contradictory, but they are complementary to each other

(a)  

Professional management education has created a class of professional managers who have got a positive attitude towards the social responsibility as compared to the earlier class of owner managers

(a)  

Since the business is an economic entity, it has to produce goods and services that society wants and sells them at a profit

(a)  

Business enterprises have the responsibility to operate within the laws of the country

(a)  

It refers to the moral principles to be followed by the businessmen in relation to the society

(a)  

This is voluntary obligation of a business enterprise

(a)  

c)Accurate financial provided information should be

(a)  

a)Fair wages

b)Job security

c) Promotion opportunities

d)Welfare measures

e) Better working conditions.

f)Participation in management.

(a)  

Regular supply of commodities.

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b)Better quality

c) Reasonable Price

(a)  

Better relationship

b) Prompt payment.

(a)  

a) Lawful business.

b)Prompt payment of tax.

c)Help the government in socio-economic development(employment opportunities, literacy, poverty etc.)

d)Optimum use of natural resources.

e) Concentrate in safety and welfare of the people.

f)Control pollution as far as possible.

(a)  

The health and well being of people depends on the quality of (a)   in which they live and work

and growing traffic have caused a great damage to the environment

(a)  

is the injection of harmful substances into the environment largely because of industrial production

(a)  

It is the contamination of air by the accumulation of harmful or toxic substances which will create serious health problems to living organisms, monuments etc.

(a)  

Water is said to be polluted when it is changed in the quality as a result of waste disposal and other human activities, so that it become less suitable for drinking

(a)  

It may be due to the dumping of non-degradable waste material into the land from industrial units, hospitals, hotels, dwelling units etc.

-damage make it unfit for cultivation

(a)  

It may cause damages to the human body and mind, the smooth functioning of hospitals, educational institutions etc

(a)  

Major diseases like cancer, heart attacks etc. are caused by pollutants in the environment

Pollution control measures only can prevent such diseases up to a certain extent

(a)  

In case a disaster has been taken place, the entire liability should be borne by the enterprise

(a)  

Effective pollution control strategy helps to reduce cost of operating business

(a)  

A business enterprise which follows good pollution control measures can enjoy good reputation in the society

(a)  

It includes clear visibility, clean buildings and monuments, quality life and availability of pure natural products

(a)  

Top management should create a (a)   for environmental protection and pollution control

Share the ideas and technical information regarding environmental protection among the employees

(a)  

Use (a)   to reduce environmental pollution

Adopt modern technology

(a)  

Follow the rules and regulations by the government

(a)  

Adopt scientific methods of waste management

(a)  

Support in government programs like clearing up of polluted water sources, plantation of trees, checking deforestation etc.

(a)  

Timely assessment of pollution control programs

(a)  

The word "ethics" derived from the Greek word

(a)  

character or sentiments of community

(a)  

refers to the moral principles followed by a businessman in his dealings with the people

(a)  

The top level managers need to be openly strong in ethical matters, so that they can guide their organization towards ethically upright behaviour

(a)  

means a written document which contains the moral principles to be followed by the organization

(a)  

Involvement of employees in all the levels in ethical programs is a must, then only they can do accordingly

(a)  

The firm can monitor the actual performance with ethical standards and they can take necessary steps for further course of action

(a)