Many companies today are concerned with social responsibility. They may pursue philanthropic activities and/or strive to be ethical. Your goal for this assignment is to evaluate the company you currently work for or a company of your choice and find out where the business of your choice stands, along the lines of social responsibility.
• How does your company encourage their employees to do volunteer work?
• Is there a specific organization such as Habitat for Humanity that your company of choice supports or encourages their employees to volunteer or become involved in.
• Are the corporate volunteers paid for their efforts, perhaps through designated volunteer days or hours?
• What do the companies receive for their efforts to be good community citizens?
• How does the ability to perform volunteer work on company time affect employee perception of the company?
• Lastly what are your thoughts on corporate social responsibility?