Learning Team Assignment Organizational Profile Presentation

Two organizations exist in a community. One organization’s policies reflect its beliefs that the organization’s taxes and employment contributions are sufficient as a social effort. The second organization pursues multiple socially responsible efforts including financial efforts, changes to be a more green organization, and donations of time for employees to contribute to the community. Why might these two organizations differ in their approaches? Do either have any obligations to the community? Why or why not? What are the advantages of the second organization’s approach? What about the first organization?

What are some strategies an organization might use when developing its organization’s socially responsible efforts? What potential factors can contribute to its decision making?

Much like individuals, organizations also exist within the community.  How does an organization’s responsibility within a community differ from the individuals?

Not all organizations have moved to develop socially responsible initiatives.  Others may have a socially responsible effort but it may not be a fit for the organization.  What might make some initiatives more appropriate for an organization than others might?  What might make an initiative not an appropriate choice?  Cite specific examples.

Identify an organization with which you are familiar.  What are some factors in this organization that might affect the strategies it takes in developing its socially responsible efforts?  What are some of these efforts?