COMM333 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: United Nations Global Compact, Starbucks, European Credit Transfer And Accumulation System
Document Summary
Csr is a concept closely correlated with the united nations global compact. Csr can refer to the continuing commitment by business to behave ethically and contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and their families as well as the local community and society at large. Csr encourages corporations to consider the triple bottom line in decision making, that is. Corporations have a huge influence on soceity, both positive and negative. With globalisation has come an increased awareness that corporations must share responsibility for, and help in overcoming the challenges that face our global society today. Stakeholders are increasingly expecting companies to adopt socially responsible practices, and corporations are recognising that adopting such practices makes good business sense. Promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights. The united nations is an international organisation that was founded in 1945 in response to the atrocities of world war two.
