BUSINESS ETHICS AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

BUSINESS BEYOND PROFIT MOTIVATION: PRINCIPLES OF RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT

EDUCATION (PRME)
V. Activities
1. GREENHOUSE EFFECT
2. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
3. SUSTAINABILITY
4. UN PRME
5. RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT EDUCATION
6. NON RENEWABLE RESOURCES
7. SUSTAINABLE YIELD
8. HUMANISTIC MANAGEMENT
9. RENEWABLE RESOURCES
10. ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINTS
Activity 2
1. The UN’s Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative brings together
the UN and business schools around the world to “inspire and champion responsible
management education, research, and thought leadership globally” through the application of
six principles: purpose, values, method, research, partnership, and dialogue.
2. Eco-Schools is an international programme of the Foundation for Environmental
Education (FEE) that aims to “empower students to be the change our sustainable world needs
by engaging them in fun, action-orientated, and socially responsible learning.” [1][2]
Each school follows a seven step change process and aims to “empowers young people to lead
processes and actions wherever they can.”
Over time and through commitment to the Eco-Schools Seven Step process, improvements will
be seen in both the learning outcomes, attitude, and behaviour of students and the local
community, and ultimately the local environment. Evidence of success in these areas will
eventually lead to a school being awarded with the International Green Flag.
Eco-Schools is one of the programmes recognised by the UN Decade of Education for
Sustainable Development (2005 – 2014), awarding certificates to thousands of schools around
the world.[3]
The Eco-Schools programme extends from kindergartens to universities and is implemented in
67 countries, involving 51,000 schools and institutions, and over 19,000,000 students. It is the
largest international network of teachers and students in the world. [3] FEE EcoCampus is the
name of the programme at university level.
The things or ideas that I can suggest are:
Rethink Your Basic Supplies
Nearly every type of school supply has a greener alternative. Look for notebooks made from
recycled paper, wooden pencils instead of plastic, and green facial tissues. Art supplies can also be
made greener: acid-free glue sticks are better for the environment, as are petroleum-free crayons.
Also encourage your students to think creatively about reusing supplies like scratch paper rather
than grabbing new supplies.
Collect Water
Water conservation is an important part of keeping your classroom green. If you generate (clean)
waste water from cooking or a science project, keep it in a basin. Use this as a supply to water your
plants. For bonus points, help your classroom start an initiative to install rain barrels at the school
to be used to water lawns.

Practice Good Temperature Control

With a little savvy management, you can avoid reaching for the thermostat when you want the
temperature to change. When the weather is nice outside, crack open your windows to let a fresh
breeze into your classroom. Conversely, during chillier months, opening the blinds lets in sunlight
that can warm the room a bit. Natural sunlight also allows you to turn off the overhead fluorescent
lights for further energy savings.

Start a Recycling Challenge

Kids love a competition. After discussing what types of materials are recyclable, start a recycling
challenge. Different classrooms or grades can challenge one another to see who can collect the
most recyclable materials in a month. Weigh your recyclables each week so that your students can
chart their progress.

3. The other ideas that I can suggest are:

Add Plants to Your Classroom Space

Nature has provided us with natural air purifiers: plants! Plants can purify air by removing
bothersome compounds. Plus, having plenty of greenery around lowers stress levels and promotes
relaxation. Hardy plants such as ivy or bamboo palms are good choices for the classroom.

Rethink Snack Time

When it’s time to break out the snacks for the next classroom party, reach for environmentally
conscious materials. Biodegradable cups and plates are much better for the environment than
their plastic alternatives.

Start a Garden

Starting a garden is a great way to teach students biology. Planting an indoor vegetable or herb
garden in a window box is an easy way to start. For an even more environmentally friendly choice,
start a classroom compost bin. Vermiform (worm) composting doesn’t smell and makes quick
work of organic scraps. It is the perfect solution for an indoor classroom — plus, you can use the
compost as fertilizer for your garden!

Set Up a “Green Team”

A lot of energy is wasted during times when nobody is in the building. At the end of the day, have a
designated “green team” sweep through the classroom to shut off computers, check the faucets,
and turn off lights.
Activity 3: Enrichment Task
1. Yes. Waste Minimization. I contributed that in a way of using the 3 R’s which is
Reduce,Reuse and Recycle. Instead of throwing the bottle in the trash I can use it and recycled
it by doing a DIY crafts.
2. (NO ANSWER)
3. What is CSR, or Corporate Social Responsibility? CSR encompasses all the practices put in
place by companies in order to uphold the principles of sustainable development. And
what does it mean to be a sustainable or responsible organization? It means that companies
need to be economically viable, have a positive impact on society, and respect and preserve the
environment.
But other, more complex definitions may be given by some institutions.
Below are the example of CSR:

 State Farm Neighborhood of Good State Farm’s Neighborhood of Good program makes it possible for
people to find and volunteer for causes they care about right in their neighborhoods.
 Zappos for Good Zappos for Good works with charitable organizations to donate goods such as backpacks,
shoes, books and school supplies to those in need. Therefore, Zappos is not only known for its company
culture, but also for its social responsibility initiatives.
 Microsoft: In 1983, the company began its “giving program.” To support its employees’ passion for giving,
the company matches employee donations of time and money to nonprofit organizations. This has worked to
Microsoft’s advantage in the marketing space as well.
 Centene Corporation: In the health and wellness industry, social responsibility plays a large role in
marketing and public relations. Centene Corporation has gone above and beyond to act socially responsible,
and as a result, has experienced positive PR buzz and marketing opportunities.
 Hallmark: Hallmark Business Connections puts social responsibility at the forefront both within the
organization and when developing marketing initiatives for our clients.

4. Corporate citizenship refers to a company’s responsibilities toward society. The goal is

to produce higher standards of living and quality of life for the communities that
surround them and still maintain profitability for stakeholders. The demand for socially
responsible corporations continues to grow, encouraging investors, consumers, and
employees to use their individual power to negatively affect companies that do not
share their values. All businesses have basic ethical and legal responsibilities;
however, the most successful businesses establish a strong foundation of corporate
citizenship, showing a commitment to ethical behavior by creating a balance between
the needs of shareholders and the needs of the community and environment in the
surrounding area. These practices help bring in consumers and establish brand and
company loyalty.

5. PRME works on the basis of 6 Principles (http://www.unprme.org/about-prme/the-six-

principles.php) As institutions of higher education involved in the development of current and
future managers signatories to the PRME initiative declare their willingness to progress in the
implementation, within their institution, of the following Principles, starting with those that
are more relevant to their capacities and mission. PRME signatories report on progress to all
our stakeholders and exchange effective practices related to these principles with other
academic institutions: PRME Principle 1 Principle 1 | Purpose: We will develop the capabilities
of students to be future generators of sustainable value for business and society at large and to
work for an inclusive and sustainable global economy. PRME Principle 2 Principle 2 | Values:
We will incorporate into our academic activities, curricula, and organisational practices the
values of global social responsibility as portrayed in international initiatives such as the United
Nations Global Compact. PRME Principle 3 Principle 3 | Method: We will create educational
frameworks, materials, processes and environments that enable effective learning experiences
for responsible leadership. PRME Principle 4 Principle 4 | Research: We will engage in
conceptual and empirical research that advances our understanding about the role, dynamics,
and impact of corporations in the creation of sustainable social, environmental and economic
value. PRME Principle 5 Principle 5 | Partnership: We will interact with managers of business
corporations to extend our knowledge of their challenges in meeting social and environmental
responsibilities and to explore jointly effective approaches to meeting these challenges. PRME
Principle 6 Principle 6 | Dialogue: We will facilitate and support dialog and debate among
educators, students, business, government, consumers, media, civil society organisations and
other interested groups and stakeholders on critical issues related to global social
responsibility and sustainability.