Assignment: In a 2 page paper answer the following questions (See attachment for detail instructions):
* 3-4 reference. Do not use Wikipedia.
* APA conventions for citing
* No plagiarism
* 48 hours
* Mello, Jeffrey, (2015) Strategic Human Resource Management, 4th Ed. Cengage.
Week 6 Assignment:
Social Responsibility and Human Resource Management
This week discusses the some of the challenges face by human resource management in responding to changes in society as well as issues related to ethics and social responsibility. Near-constant changes in workforce composition, skills, worker expectations and work-life relationships require well-conceived and effectively implemented HR practices and systems that must be continuously reviewed from a strategic point of view. Pressure from a variety of external constituents and/or the desire to “do the right thing” greatly influence decisions related to ethics and social responsibility and are influenced and affected by human resource management.
Hale, Judith. (2006). The Performance Consultant’s Fieldbook: Tools and Techniques for Improving Organizations and People (Essential Knowledge Resource). 2nd Edition. Washington D.C.: Pfeiffer.
Assignment
In a 2-page (minimum) paper following APA format, answer the following questions:
Human resource managers typically face three kinds of ethical problems. The first is the need for discernment or determining the right thing to do in a given situation. The second is conflict between what the HR managers feels is right and what the employer asks be done. The third is conflicts of interest where the HR manager’s personal beliefs differ from the responsibility of acting as an agent for the employer.
· Give an example of each and backup your data using credible research from online resources.
· Be sure to follow up your suggestions with data from credible resources.
· Remember that your title and reference page are not considered in the minimum page count requirements.
· 2 pages
· 3-4 reference
· APA conventions for citing
· No plagiarism
Corporate Social Responsibility
Key Take A Ways
Dr. Gregory Pace
Planning Ahead — Key Takeaways
Discuss social responsibility and corporate governance.
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Social Responsibility
Stakeholder Management
Stakeholders: persons, groups, and other organizations directly affected by the behavior of the organization and holding a stake in its performance.
Stakeholder power: the capacity of the stakeholder to positively or negatively affect the operations of the organization.
Demand legitimacy: the validity and legitimacy of a stakeholder’s interest in the organization.
Issue urgency: the extent to which a stakeholder’s concerns need immediate attention.
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Figure 3.4: The Many Stakeholders of Organizations
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Social Responsibility
Corporate social responsibility and governance:
Looks at ethical issues on the organization level.
Obligates organizations to act in ways that serve both its own interests and the interests of society at large.
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Social Responsibility
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Stewardship
Taking personal responsibility to always respect and protect the interests of society at large
Sustainability:
acting in ways that support a high quality of life for present and future generations
Alternative energy
Recycling
Waste avoidance
Triple bottom line
evaluates organizational performance on economic, social, and environmental criteria
3 P’s of organizational performance – profit, people, and planet
Social Responsibility
Perspectives on social responsibility:
Classical view
Management’s only responsibility is to maximize profits.
Socioeconomic view
Management must be concerned for the broader social welfare, not just profits.
Shared value view
Approaches business decisions with the understanding that economic and social progress are interconnected
Virtuous circle-socially responsible behavior improves financial performance which leads to more responsible behavior
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Social Responsibility
Arguments against social responsibility:
Reduced business profits
Higher business costs
Dilution of business purpose
Too much social power for business
Lack of public accountability
Arguments in favor of social responsibility:
Adds long-run profits
Improved public image
Avoids more government regulation
Businesses have resources and ethical obligation
Four strategies of corporate social responsibility—from obstructionist to proactive behavior.
Social Responsibility
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Corporate governance:
The oversight of the top management of an organization by a board of directors.
Corporate governance involves:
Hiring, firing, and compensating the CEO.
Assessing strategy.
Verifying financial records.
How government influences organizations:
Businesses required by law to have boards of directors that are elected by stockholders
Figure 3.6: Ethics Self-governance in Leadership and the Managerial Role
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