Social Responsibility Case Study: Patagonia and Esprit
Patagonia and Esprit have been pioneers in a growing category of companies that have successfully integrated social responsibility with profit. Both companies have prospered in the fiercely competitive garment industry, where consumers have become m...
Strengthening Corporate Ethics
Codes of conduct at Fortune 500 companies have increased dramatically in recent years. And many companies now require their managers to sign a letter stating that they have no known conflicts of interest that might cause them to conduct their busine...
Ethics and Business
This clip argues that there's really no difference between business ethics and ethics in general. "The question is," the clip asks, "...how are you going to apply that sense of values and ethics when you're engaged in business?"
Giving Back to the Community
This clip explores some of the ways in which a small business can give back to the community, including demonstrating an awareness of environmental concerns and contributing to charities.
Social Responsibility
Organizations are increasingly being asked to respond not only to economic realities, but to social questions as well. The old idea that companies are responsible only to their shareholders is being challenged by the notion that there is also an obl...
Social Responsibility and Profitability
One reason some organizations are hesitant to adopt social responsibility programs is cost. The argument here is that profit is the cornerstone on which a business is built, and that additional responsibilities only jeopardize the efficiency of prof...
Social Responsibility Case Study: "The Little Red Schoolhouse"
This clip profiles "The Little Red Schoolhouse" and the efforts of its owner to improve conditions in the school's community.
Marketing, Taxes, Employees and Ethics
This clip notes that one of the greatest challenges in operating a small business is maintaining one's ethical moorings while, at the same time, performing essential business functions, such as promoting, advertising, paying taxes and dealing with e...