Business Ethics, Corporate Virtues and Corporate Citizenship

Author(s):  
Robert C. Solomon
2012 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 473-500 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cedric E. Dawkins

ABSTRACT:Globalization has brought increased attention to the notion that labor rights such as freedom of association—the right of workers to organize a union—are fundamental human rights. However, the vigorous opposition to freedom of association by US firms is largely ignored in the business ethics literature and exacerbated by compensatory corporate citizenship rating mechanisms that tend to mask labor rights deficiencies. I argue that because freedom of association is a hypernorm, instrumental to fully realizing basic human rights, labor rights and human rights are largely inseparable. Thus, respect for labor rights is a non-substitutable requisite of corporate citizenship. I conclude by providing examples of corporate labor relations strategies that respect freedom of association and business firms that are leading the way.


2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-59
Author(s):  
Jacob Dahl Rendtorff

PurposeThe aim of this theoretical and conceptual research paper is to give a definition of the concept of corporate citizenship, which together with business ethics and stakeholder management function as foundation of a vision of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for financial institutions and capital markets.Design/methodology/approachThis paper is based on a conceptual methodology which analyzes the main aspects of corporate citizenship with regard stakeholder management and the UN SDGs. In particular there is focus on stakeholder justice, integrity and fairness with regard to stakeholder responsibility at capital markets.FindingsThis paper suggests that concepts of corporate citizenship, business ethics, stakeholder justice, integrity and fairness, as well as stakeholder responsibility must be conceived as the basis for an acceptable vision of sustainable development at capital markets.Research limitations/implicationsThis paper is a theoretical paper so the paper is limited to the presentation of major concepts from the point of view of business ethics, stakeholder management and SDGs. This is a framework that needs to be developed in specific research and investment practice at capital markets.Practical implicationsThis paper provides the basis for developing a good vision of SDGs in financial institutions and capital markets and it demonstrates that the SDGs must be developed as the foundation of ethics of investments and capital markets.Social implicationsWith suggestions of visions of corporate citizenship, business ethics and stakeholder management this paper situates the firm in a social context as a social actor in the context of sustainable development. The business firm is therefore integrated in society and there is a close connection between business and society which needs to be developed in codes and values of ethics of financial institutions capital markets.Originality/valueThe originality and value of this paper is a conceptual formulation of the relation between the concepts of corporate citizenship, business ethics, stakeholder management and SDGs in financial markets. With this the paper refers to earlier research and summarizes concepts from this in a short synthesis.


2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 513-533 ◽  
Author(s):  
Winston JERÓNIMO SILVESTRE ◽  
Paula ANTUNES ◽  
Walter LEAL FILHO

Much has been written about the need for more humane, ethical, socially just and trans­parent ways of doing business and performing entrepreneurial activities. Consistent with this, con­cepts such as sustainable development, corporate citizenship, corporate sustainability (CS), sus­tainable entrepreneurship, business ethics, and corporate social responsibility (CSR), among many others, have emerged. This diversity of expressions raises the need to development a new typology for to CS. This paper addresses this gap and describes a framework typology for corporate sustain­ability, by analysing sustainability drivers and the interactivity factors in the context of sustainability. It also describes the various types of sustainable emphasis given by companies and their associated levels of CS, which may pave the way for a new framework typology.


2021 ◽  
pp. 305-306
Author(s):  
Christoph Lütge ◽  
Matthias Uhl

Over the years, business ethics has become an established discipline, which is taught in many business schools around the globe, often as a mandatory class. But its success reaches far beyond being an academic subject. Throughout the corporate world, and despite undisputable delays, sometimes mere lip service and real setbacks, business ethics, together with its sister enterprises like CSR, Corporate Citizenship, or Compliance, has seen a huge boost in terms of being respected and taken seriously. In spite of the necessary criticism against corporate practices that business ethicists daily raise, one should also not overlook this positive development....


2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 265
Author(s):  
Rachmat Putro Ferdiawan ◽  
Ari Afriansyah ◽  
Santoso Tri Raharjo ◽  
Nandang Mulyana

ABSTRAKCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR) merupakan komitmen perusahaan untuk peduli terhadap lingkungan dan masyarakat dalam upaya mewujudkan kesejahteraan sosial secara berkelanjutan melalui relasi harmonis dengan para pemangku kepentingan khususnya masyarakat sekitar. Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk menggambarkan program tanggung jawab sosial (CSR) PT. Astra Internasional dalam membantu kesejahteraan sosial masyarakat. Beberapa indikator CSR untuk menggambarkan implementasi program tersebut adalah tujuan tanggung jawab sosial perusahaan, masalah sosial perusahaan, dan program hubungan perusahaan. Indikator kesejahteraan hidup terkait dengan kemajuan dalam bidang kesehatan, pendidikan, dan ekonomi. Peranan CSR kepada masyarakat dapat dipandang sebagai upaya untuk mewujudkan good corporate governance, good corporate citizenship dan good business ethics dalam sebuah entitas kehidupan dunia bisnis. Sejak awal perkembangannya Astra memiliki cita-cita untuk sejahtera bersama bangsa, dengan butir pertama dalam filosofi Catur Dharma Astra, yang berbunyi “Menjadi Milik yang Bermanfaat bagi Bangsa dan Negara”. Untuk meraih cita-cita ini, Astra terus merangsang upaya-upaya pertumbuhan Indonesia yang berkelanjutan dan berimbang baik itu dari segi ekonomi, sosial maupun lingkungan melalui Public Contribution Roadmap. Pelaksanaan program-program tanggung jawab sosial Astra berpedoman pada pengembangan program empat pilar CSR Astra yang sejalan dengan hasil pemetaan sosial, dampak proses bisnis, dan Public Contribution Roadmap 2020. Dengan panduan Public Contribution Roadmap, Astra melaksanakan tanggung jawab sosial baik dalam pengelolaan Lingkungan, Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja (LK3) serta 4 pilar Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Astra yang berkontribusi dalam upaya peningkatan kesejahteraan masyarakat Indonesia.Kata kunci: Kata kunci: CSR, kesejahteraan sosial, pembangunan berkelanjutan ABSTRACTCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a company's commitment to care for the environment and society in an effort to realize social welfare in a sustainable manner through harmonious relations with stakeholders, especially the surrounding community. This paper aims to describe the social responsibility (CSR) program of PT. Astra International in helping the social welfare of the community. Some CSR indicators to illustrate the implementation of the program are the objectives of corporate social responsibility, corporate social issues, and corporate relations programs. Life welfare indicators are related to progress in the fields of health, education, and economy. The role of CSR to the community can be seen as an effort to realize good corporate governance, good corporate citizenship and good business ethics in an entity living in the business world. Since the beginning of its development, Astra has aspirations for prosperity with the nation, with the first point in the philosophy of the Catur Dharma Astra, which reads "Being a Beneficial Property of the Nation and Country". To achieve this goal, Astra continues to stimulate Indonesia's sustainable and balanced growth efforts both in economic, social and environmental terms through the Public Contribution Roadmap. The implementation of Astra's social responsibility programs is guided by the development of Astra's four pillars of CSR in line with the results of social mapping, the impact of business processes, and the Public Contribution Roadmap 2020. With the guidance of the Public Contribution Roadmap, Astra implements social responsibility both in managing the Environment, Safety and Occupational Health (LK3) and the four pillars of Astra's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) which contribute to efforts to improve the welfare of the Indonesian people.Keywords: CSR, social welfare, sustainable development


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