ETH316 Ethics and Social Responsibility Week 4 DQ

Ethics and Social Responsibility in Business

Watch "Ethics and Social Responsibility in Business"

The Responsibility Revolution

Watch "The Responsibility Revolution".

Michael Porter: Why business can be good at solving social problems

Watch "Michael Porter: Why business can be good at solving social problems."

Microsoft and Gay Rights

Watch "Microsoft and Gay Rights."

You Decide! Corporate and Social Responsibility

Review "You Decide! Corporate and Social Responsibility" and answer the discussion question: 

• What is an organization's responsibility to its community?

Week Four "Big Picture" Exercise

Much like individuals, organizations also exist within the community. How does an organization’s responsibility within a community differ from the individual’s responsibility? Many people contend that businesses have a greater responsibility to contribute to the community, while others just as strongly contend that individuals have an equal or greater responsibility to contribute to the community. What are your thoughts on that, and why do you believe that way?