Key Concepts Discussion

Social justice is based on human rights and equality. It can be defined as the way in which individual rights are manifested in their life as well as the rights of others in different levels of the society. The key concept of equality and human rights aims at promoting a just society in which challenges of injustices are dealt (Sensoy & DiAngelo, 2012). This increases diversity in a given society due to the right of equitable treatment as all people share a common humanity. This creates a sense of belonging as the individual are treated in a fairly manner without favor or discrimination. The society resources are fairly allocated to the members of the society that make them feel valued. This is encouraging to the members of the society as it also promotes harmony among them resulting in a successful society (Sensoy & DiAngelo, 2012).

Corporate social responsibility CSR is a business practice that aims at benefiting the society. The initiatives carried out are not meant to yield a profit for the organization but rather help the society. The key concept of CSR includes accountability, corporate environment, business ethics and sustainable development (Benn & Bolton, 2011). Accountability ensures that the organization carries out initiatives that are relevant to the community as well as being responsible for offering support to the society that will improve their living standards. Corporate environment ensures that the organization practices are environmentally friendly that conserve the environment. Business ethics can also be referred to as corporate ethics ensures that the organization carries out ethical principles in the business environment. Corporate ethics helps in conducting moral aspect of the business. Sustainable development ensures that the organization carries out its activities without the exhaustion of the natural resources by meeting human development goals (Benn & Bolton, 2011).

 

Reference

Benn, S., & Bolton, D. (2011). Key concepts in corporate social responsibility. Los Angeles: SAGE.

Sensoy, O., & DiAngelo, R. J. (2012). Is everyone really equal?: An introduction to key concepts in social justice education.