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Social Responsibility refers to the idea that companies and corporations should contribute wealth or resources solely dedicated to the improvement of society as a whole.

Communities are social group of any size whose members reside in a specific locality, share, government, and often have a common cultural and historical heritage.

Environmental is the aggregate of surrounding things, conditions, or influences; surroundings.

Stakeholders are a person or group that has an investment, share, or interest in something, as a business or industry.

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Why do you think a business takes social responsibility in to consideration as part of the business plan?
Businesses have to take in mind all the outcomes of their business. They have to have everything covered and social responsibility is one of them. As a business you have many responsibilities not just to the community but also the environment this are mainly the things companies have an effect on.

Social Responsibility for Nike Inc.

Social Responsibility means the recognition that business activities have an impact on society and the consideration of that impact in business decision making. Nike as a American corporation and worldwide company and manufacture has great impact and  responsibility to the environment and to society. Nike is engaged in the design , development, manufacturing/ marketing and selling of footwear, apparel, accessories and services. Nike is creating and changing products that benefit the athlete and the environment and building deeper consumer and community connections that will have positive social and environmental change.


Business Ethics Case Q&A

1. What should Chantale do?

Chantale should call the local newspaper and report this incident. Even though the damage is low right now it could cause bigger problems in the future.

     2. What are reasonable limits on loyalty to one's employer?

Loyalty to one's employers does have clear limitations.  For example loyalty is surely kept if the morals values of that person aren't bothered with.

     3.Would it make a difference if Chantale had a position of greater authority?

Yes, the situation will be much different. Chanale as a concerned person could find faster ways to fix this issue realting to the medical waste.

     4.Would it make a difference if Chantale had scientific expertise?

Scientific expertise of this manner will help Chantale gain clear evidence of the damage that the medical waste could and is causing in the local municipal landfill.