Homework
In this homework, we will explore organizational ethics and the impact that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives have on different communities, populations, and the organization itself.
Boston College maintains a center dedicated to promoting and recognizing organizations and their unique CSR programs and endeavors, called the Center for Corporate Citizenship. Each year, they sponsor an award program and invite organizations to submit brief and compelling videos depicting their CSR initiative. A winner is selected annually based on a set of specific evaluative criteria. The center maintains a YouTube channel for anyone to be able to view these videos:
YouTube Channel: "Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship"
I would like each of you to select a CSR video clip that you would like to share and discuss with the class. The video clip selections are on a first-come first-serve basis, so please review the selections of your peers before you post to ensure there is no overlap! There are many great videos to choose from! Please include the link to your chosen video in your initial post.
For your main post to the discussion, answer any three of the discussion question below (you may respond to more, but three questions is the minimum):
1) What type of giving is demonstrated by the organization (monetary, products/services, volunteer time)?
2) What organizational resources are needed to implement this practice?
3) Is this example of corporate citizenship specific to a local community, or is it far-reaching?
4) How many stakeholder groups are positively impacted by this organizational practice? Which one(s)?
5) Does this practice negatively affect any stakeholder group or segment of the population; is it unethical or potentially harmful in any way to anyone?
6) What improvement(s) was the result of this organizational practice?
7) What challenges may this effort pose to the organization itself?
8) Does it appear that this practice is a short-term or long-term effort - does it have an endpoint or is it ongoing?
9) Does this practice deal with a need/issue that can be anticipated and planned for, or something that is unplanned and unpredictable (e.g., crisis)?
10) What is your opinion on the significance/value of this organizational practice? What factors influence this opinion?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.