CSR Critics
Q1.
According to the author, CSR is a failure and this is one of his strongest arguments as he strongly believes that it has not yet fulfilled its obligation to which it was set up to fulfill. He, therefore, gives so many illustrations that show that the success of something is measured by its output and similarly this is the case with CSR which ought to have produced good results from the various projects that they have endeavored in. however, so many people have come up with theories and stories stating how the CSR have failed and their main motive is to mislead the public hence they are not working for the interest of the public. This is not entirely the case according to the author as he agrees with them to only some point but he is convinced that there is an improvement in the way the CSR are carrying out their project and the conditions are not worsening but rather improving. It is evident that the world is facing a lot of social, environmental as well as ethical complex issues but this is neither the CSR’s obligation nor within their ability to achieve. The fact that CSR has failed to find solutions to all of the world’s problems does not necessarily mean that the creation of a new CSR that will address all the challenges will fail.
- B.
I agree with the author’s argument this is because he has strongly supported all his evidence and this makes it easier for anyone to understand why he is critiquing the CSR. Basing on his definition of CSR he clearly states that it stands for corporate sustainability and responsibility. This is to mean that it is a business that involves the integration of the community where they continually share the values that exist in the society. Sharing of these values ensures that they meet their goals in economic development, good governance and also environmental improvement and participants’ awareness. In this case, therefore, the CSR has not been able to fulfill all their objectives as they should ensure that all these sectors that are essential to the people are well sustained. However, only a few of these sectors have been able to be well managed while others have not been well managed and this causes instability within the society. It is thus clear that the CSR has failed in their operations which have resulted to so many critics from all over and from the author himself. The environmental sector, for instance, has been adversely affected where the environment has been degraded over the years with the misuse of the natural resources and the increased amount of the greenhouse gasses. This is, therefore, evident that the CSR has not yet fulfilled their mission of being responsible and offering solutions to the challenges facing all the sectors important for the society’s good. Thus their projects, programs, and activities ought to be selective and sorted so as to ensure that they are sustainable and also offer corporate responsibility for the public interest. Hence this will ensure that they are able to sort all those problems facing the society with the urgency required so as to ensure that their CSR activities are less bad.
Q3.
In cases that involve ethical consideration, it is important to take caution before taking any step. This is because there are two sides to consider before making the final decision and thus the options must be analyzed critically so as to come up with the final and best decision of cause of action to take. The fact that it is wrong and against the rule to have an exam before the paper makes it an offense for the strude4nt who is in possession of the paper. Thus an action ought to be taken since there is the violation of the school's rule. Thus taking the option to report the case is a nice step, however, there are consequences that are involved.
One, the student might be expelled from the school which may put a stop to the student’s education to a halt. The student may be innocent and he may not be intending to use the paper at all. The student may have come across the paper mistakenly and he was afraid that if he reports he may be punished as no one would believe him. However, he being reported may serve as a warning to others and to the student as stealing is an offense. Another option may be to keep silent and assume the issue. However, this will encourage other students that it is right to steal which is not true. On the other hand, this will help in protecting the confidential information and maintaining the friendship. However, this is not ethical at all. Another option will be to advise the friend to talk to the other friend encouraging him to hand in the paper to the administration as this is the right thing to do and it will help reduce on the punishment that he would get after he has been caught using it.
