Understanding Social Responsibility

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What does it mean to be socially responsible?

  • Making decisions that only benefit oneself
  • Acting for the benefit of society as a whole (correct)
  • Recognizing that a person's choices and behaviors only affect the individual
  • Prioritizing personal gain over societal well-being

Who does social responsibility apply to?

  • Only organizations
  • Only workers
  • Individuals, workers, employers, citizens, professionals, and politicians (correct)
  • Only politicians

When did the practice of social responsibility start?

  • In ancient civilizations
  • During the Renaissance period
  • During the Middle Ages
  • After the Industrial Revolution in the West (correct)

Why is social responsibility considered an ethical framework?

<p>Because it puts everyone responsible to act for the benefit of society as a whole (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led to the start of the social responsibility practice?

<p>The oppression of the working class by capitalists (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as mentioned in the text?

<p>CSR refers to the commitment of companies to fulfill social needs such as environmental protection, workers' welfare, and consumer rights. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the values of Islamic work ethics mentioned in the text?

<p>Diligence, perseverance, precision, love, and welfare. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to uphold 'amar makruf nahi munkar' as a Whistle Blower?

<p>To expose unethical behaviors or misconducts that happen in a society or organization. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the organization's management in terms of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?

<p>To assist the welfare and well-being of the community and the organization. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to be responsible as a khalifah (vicegerent) according to the text?

<p>To ensure every action taken is ethical without the need of supervision by external enforcement agencies or threats. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Social Responsibility

  • Being socially responsible means being accountable for the impact of one's actions on society and the environment.

Scope of Social Responsibility

  • Social responsibility applies to individuals, organizations, and governments.

Origins of Social Responsibility

  • The practice of social responsibility has its roots in ancient times, but its modern concept began to take shape in the 1950s and 1960s.

Ethical Framework

  • Social responsibility is considered an ethical framework as it guides individuals and organizations to make decisions that benefit society and the environment.

History of Social Responsibility

  • The practice of social responsibility emerged as a response to the negative consequences of industrialization and the need for a more ethical approach to business and governance.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

  • CSR refers to the voluntary actions taken by organizations to improve their social and environmental impact.

Islamic Work Ethics

  • Values of Islamic work ethics include honesty, justice, fairness, and compassion.

Whistle Blower

  • Upholding 'amar makruf nahi munkar' as a whistleblower means promoting good and preventing evil, which is a key Islamic principle.

Management's Role in CSR

  • The organization's management is responsible for integrating CSR into the company's operations and ensuring that it is a core part of the business strategy.

Khalifah (Vicegerent)

  • Being responsible as a khalifah (vicegerent) means recognizing that humans have a duty to take care of the Earth and its resources, and to use them in a responsible and sustainable manner.

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