Importance Of Social Responsibility Research Articles

The ‘CSR facade’ of the hospitality industry: The importance of social responsibility in fighting sex trafficking and illegal sex purchases in hotels

Hotels are often regarded as (un)wittingly complicit in terms of sex traffickers using their facilities for illegal sex purchases. This article examines chain employees’ experiences of individual social responsibility (ISR) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the interaction between hotels and three stakeholder groups (online booking channels; governmental and non-governmental organizations; and nearby hotels) in the fight against sex trafficking and illegal sex purchases. Employee perspectives were gathered through semi-structured interviews in Sweden and the Netherlands, two countries with distinctive prostitution legislation. The findings highlight that the hotel employees found tensions between ISR and CSR and the relationship with the external stakeholders challenging. What became apparent was that CSR is often a facade used to report back positive results to external stakeholders rather than CSR and ISR playing a proactive role in fighting sex trafficking and illegal sexual purchases. We conclude by arguing for the necessity to better understand the relationships between ISR and CSR within the hospitality industry and suggesting that there remains a need for better understandings of how CSR can work across industry stakeholders and within academic research in order to ensure actionable outcomes that make a difference.

Corporate ESG Investment: Factors Affecting the Economic Sustainability

ESG investing has gained prominence in sustainable development, yet its widespread adoption remains an evolving process. This paper comprehensively analyzes the factors influencing corporate ESG investment, considering technology, policy, investor performance, and social responsibility. The paper explores the definition and evolution of ESG, emphasizing its importance in promoting responsible business practices. It assesses the impact of emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and renewable energy solutions on ESG practices. Industry-specific technologies in manufacturing, finance, and transportation sectors are also considered. The role of policies in shaping ESG investment practices is evaluated, examining regulatory frameworks, tax incentives, and reporting requirements worldwide. The effectiveness of these policies in encouraging ESG integration within corporate strategies is assessed. Investor performance is analyzed in relation to ESG, highlighting empirical evidence of its positive impact on financial performance and risk management. The growing demand for ESG-focused investments from institutional investors and its influence on corporate ESG practices are explored. The importance of social responsibility in driving ESG investment is emphasized, showcasing successful case studies of companies aligning their strategies with societal needs, enhancing brand reputation and stakeholder engagement. This analysis provides a holistic understanding of the dynamics surrounding corporate ESG investment. It underscores the need for technological advancements, supportive policies, investor demand, and social responsibility to foster widespread adoption of ESG practices. Ultimately, this paper emphasizes the collective consideration of these factors to promote sustainable development and a resilient global economy.

THE MAIN SIGNS AND PRINCIPLES OF ACTION OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF BUSINESS ENTITIES

This article explores the social responsibility of business entities, the main signs of social responsibility, the principles of action of social responsibility, the economic essence, the views, opinions of scientists in this regard. The importance of social responsibility in the activities of entrepreneurs, the role of the state in increasing the social responsibility of business entities, the main problems in increasing social responsibility have been studied in detail, and scientifically based conclusions and proposals have been cited as solutions to these problems.

THE LEVEL OF AWARENESS OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AMONG ELEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS IN POST -BASIC EDUCATION SCHOOLS IN THE SULTANATE OF OMAN

This study aimed to identify the level of awareness of social responsibility among 11th grade students in the post-basic education schools in the Sultanate of Oman. To achieve the goal of the study, three tools were built: a test of knowledge, towards and a behavior of social responsibility. The three tools included three axes: the concept and importance of social responsibility, areas of social responsibility, and the role of institutions (governmental, private and civil) in promoting social responsibility. To verify the validity of the tools, they were presented to a group of experienced arbitrators (15 arbitrators), and their consistency was also verified by applying them to a sample from outside the study sample consisting of (38) 11th grade female students. The internal consistency coefficient was calculated by using the Alpha Cronbach equation in which the cognitive test scored (0.703), while the trend and behavior measurements scored (0.903) & (0.832) respectively. The tools were applied to a sample consisting of (912) male and female students from the governorates of Muscat and Dhofar. The study found that the general awareness level of social responsibility among the eleventh-grade students in post-basic education in the Sultanate of Oman was average, where the percentage of the general arithmetic mean for the three tools was (72.4%). The percentage of the arithmetic mean in the cognitive test was low (57.7%), while it was high in the trend measurement (81.6%), and was (78.03%) in the behavior measurement. The results showed that there was no statistically significant difference between the males and females’ means at the significance level (0.05). The study recommended that the level of awareness of social responsibility to be improved among students of the eleventh grade in the post-basic education in the Sultanate of Oman by enhancing the level of students' knowledge of social responsibility and their behavior towards social responsibility.

Teacher-Perceived Views on Social Responsibility Teaching and Learning in the ESP Classroom

In spite of the prominence of research on social responsibility teaching as a skill for today, managing social responsibility in foreign language teaching settings is still not a very well explored territory, and the ESP classroom is not an exception. The purpose of this paper is to report on a study that examined the ways social responsibility is integrated into ESP classrooms as perceived by the teachers, with a particular focus on their considerations of socially responsible pedagogy that can potentially contribute to students’ linguistic and socio-cultural advancement. The study used qualitative interviews with 43 English language teachers from Oman’s higher education institutions who shared their understanding of social responsibility and how it is incorporated and addressed in their credit and foundation ESP courses. Data analysis was conducted using a method of rhizo-textual analysis (Honan, 2007). Findings reveal that teachers place social responsibility high in terms of its ethical value and importance for students' future employability. They also indicate that despite the perceived importance, administrative support, ESP curriculum content development, and implementation, social responsibility is on average moderately managed in the ESP classrooms due to a lack of social responsibility perspective in some pre-service teaching courses and in-service professional development, perceived issues with time, design and implementation of in-class and extra-curricular activities. The findings of this research contribute to the literature about the importance of social responsibility and direct further developments, leading to effective social responsibility teaching and learning.

MECHANISMS OF FORMATION OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS IN STUDENTS IN THE PROCESS OF PEDAGOGICAL AND QUALIFICATION PRACTICE

This article analyzes the problem of professional responsibility of students, the specific aspects of achieving the formation of professional culture and pedagogical responsibility in the training of future teachers in the process of qualification and pedagogical practice. It also reveals the importance of the process by which future teachers realize the importance of social responsibilities and develop a sense of direct responsibility for their implementation.

Društvena odgovornost u savremenim trgovinskim preduzećima sa osvrtom na trgovinski lanac Walmart

In conditions of dynamic changes, companies try to preserve their position in various ways and thus ensure their survival on the market. One of the possibilities available to them is quality application of the concept of social responsibility. It can be said that in modern business conditions, trade has a very important role in functioning of any economy because, among other things, it can adequately bridge the discrepancy between greater supply of goods and lack of payment demand. However, regardless of that, one should not ignore the fact that today trade companies are also expected to monitor and adapt to socially responsible requirements. The aim of this paper is to point out the importance of social responsibility as well as certain aspects of socially responsible business in trade companies with reference to the largest retail chain in the world. Walmart, as the largest American company engaged in retail sale of goods in the domestic and international markets, has a very developed sense of society and the environment. Management of this company is aware of the fact that economic development can be achieved only if it goes hand in hand with development of the social community.

Employee’s perception of corporate social responsibility – Evidence from the Czech Republic

The importance of social responsibility has an everymore prominent position. This is since the world is increasingly interconnected and globalization is constantly moving forward. The aim of the paper is to analyse the activities of social responsibility of a selected company: Bosch, and then propose specific recommendations for further development of the company. It is based on analysis of company reports, interviews with managers and a questionnaire survey. The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. We focused on the plant in Jihlava, in the Czech Republic. The findings show that most employees know the concept of CSR and perceive it as a positive matter and want their employer to behave according to this concept. According to them, the greatest attention should be paid to the social pillar. The survey shows that the employees know the values of the company in which they work. In terms of communication with employees with regards to the activities of CSR, it is at a high level. Finally, recommendations are proposed, including ones concerning problems with transport, eco-labels, communication and employee support.

METHODICAL WORK IN THE EXPERIMENTAL INSTITUTION

The analysis of social trends in the field of education shows an increase in the requirements for the teacher’s professional competence and personal qualities. The purpose of the article is to determine in experimental conditions the content of the methodical service of the educational institution to solve problems and increase the effectiveness of its work. The article reveals the content of the organization of the system of continuous professional and pedagogical education in a particular general educational institution in the conditions of experiment. Based on the activities in the process of research and experimental work, the institution has developed the Concept of social-pedagogical projecting of the developmental and educational process of the secondary school. The systematic work is planned to increase the level of professional competence of pedagogical staff of educational institutions: optimization of self-education processes, diversification of forms of scientific and methodological work, intensification of processes of continuous professional training. That is why the system of internal methodical work is one of the school priorities, the main task of which is the systematic collective and individual activities of teachers aimed at improving their scientific-theoretical, general cultural level, psychological and pedagogical training and professional skills. During the research the main emphasis was placed on the problem-target, as well as system-structural methods of processing and analysis of scientific achievements, generalization and comparison, as well as on the diagnostic method. Important semantic transformations in the education system require solving the problem of the quality of growth of professional competence of a pedagogical worker who is aware of the importance of social responsibility; is able to formulate and practically implement new pedagogical goals; is a holistic, pivotal figure in the development of students’ life competence. Prospects of the educational institution, its purpose and objectives of educational work are determined using comprehensive psychological and pedagogical diagnostics, professional tools, which further allows to identify problems and potential opportunities of all participants in the educational process, gaps or, conversely, creative, professional and personal potential.

Challenges Caused by the COVID-19 Quarantine for Families Raising Children with Disabilities: Compatibility Between Working from Home and Childcare

Parents with children having special needs go through extremely difficult emotional, psychological experiences and physical fatigue due to unavailability of help and lack of access to social services. The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened the situation since the need for cohesion and the importance of social responsibility were not addressed well by the public authorities. The unavailability of help is believed to have plunged parents even further into exclusion. If before the pandemic, parents felt stigmatized, the situation after the COVID-19 pandemic became significantly worse. Thus, with the help of the phenomenological research, we aimed to reveal the challenges faced by families raising children with disabilities in combining aspects of work and childcare, by analyzing the attitudes and experiences of the respondents. The study is relevant for both public authorities and parents raising children with special needs in the context of developing social inclusion and family support network respectively.

الجامعة المستنصرية / كلية الادارة والاقتصاد

The research aims to achieve social, environmental, and economic well-being as a matter of social responsibility for all, which enhances its sustainable performance for economic units to carry out their duty towards society and issues of protecting society and the environment. The research problem was represented in the lack of interest in social responsibility and sustainable social and environmental performance from some economic units in light of the developments taking place in various aspects of life, which urgently needed the role of these units to enhance sustainable performance and achieve well-being. To achieve the goal of the research, it was relied on relevant studies and research and building a proposed framework as well as the contributions made by these units through their social and environmental responsibility and to clarify their important, vital, and future dimensions and that sustainable development in its social, environmental and economic aspects is the general framework under which social responsibility falls. The research concluded that economic units provide services to enhance their social responsibility; which is the basis for sustainable development and the application of performance evaluation criteria for the social and environmental sustainability of the unit. Therefore, social responsibility, especially for economic units, is a competitive strategic necessity for them, which leads to an increase in their profits to achieve success for the economic unit and the social, environmental, and economic well-being of society. The most important thing recommended by the research is to urge and encourage the economic unit to realize the importance of social responsibility and the performance of its duty and standards that apply social and environmental sustainability and the establishment of a culture of social responsibility in societies to become a practical behavior, culture, and approach for all.

Saint Roch and Social Distancing During Pandemics: Lessons to be Remembered.

Surprisingly, Catholic hagiography can teach us a lot about medicine. As an example, we present here the history of Saint Roch who is considered, along with Saint Sebastian, one of the two main Saints who act as protectors against plagues and have often been invoked by Catholic people during the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Whereas Saint Sebastian is associated with plagues only symbolically, Catholic tradition considers Saint Roch to have had real contact with the bubonic plague. Indeed, during his pilgrimage to Rome, Saint Roch helped people suffering from the plague and was, subsequently, himself infected. He was then forced to retire in solitary confinement to avoid the plague’s spread and followed scrupulously the necessary restrictive measures. Saint Roch’s story provides useful lessons about the importance of social responsibility by respecting the restrictive rules during difficult times such as the COVID-19 epidemic.

СОЦІАЛЬНІ ПІДПРИЄМСТВА ТА СОЦІАЛЬНА ВІДПОВІДАЛЬНІСТЬ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЙ

Today, a very important topic is social responsibility. It is important that conscious behavior is manifested in the business sphere as well. Social responsibility is a term that has a double meaning. On the one hand, it is the observance by the subjects of public relations of the requirements of social norms. On the other hand (in cases of irresponsible behavior that does not meet the requirements of the rules or violates public order), a person's social responsibility is that he undertakes to bear an additional duty of a personal or property nature. The article reveals this issue in detail. Social responsibility is truly the future of the entrepreneurial sphere and an activity that should be widely used in the practical activities of enterprises, constantly improving and expanding. The development of such a sphere of activity in Ukraine can significantly help in solving many social problems. The study revealed many advantages and prospects for the development of social responsibility. All the advantages and disadvantages are covered in detail in the article. The article highlights the relevance and importance of social responsibility in business. The purpose of the study is a theoretical justification and experimental verification of the effectiveness and importance of social responsibility in business. With the help of a detailed analysis, the content of the concepts of "social responsibility" and "social entrepreneurship" was revealed, the issues of social realization in the field of entrepreneurial activity, the level of awareness of Ukrainian students in this field of social responsibility were analyzed. The degree of importance of social entrepreneurship for the development of Ukraine and Ukrainian society is also determined. The analysis of the social report of Coca-Cola Beverages Ukraine provided an opportunity to consider in practice the implementation of a socially active position and methods of public reporting. Social responsibility is aimed at streamlining, harmonizing social relations and ensuring their progressive and stable development. The following methods were used in the study: theoretical, dialectical, empirical, concrete-historical, system analysis and problem-target synthesis, balance, sociological.

Understanding the importance of social responsibility: the attitude of managers and employees of accommodation companies

Understanding the importance of social responsibility: the attitude of managers and employees of accommodation companies

Social responsibility and professional competence of safegueard specialists for the quality and safety of food products

The article analyses the opinion of technologists in processing enterprises of the Stavropol Territory on the importance of social responsibility and professional competence of workers and how this is reflected in the actual competence profile of the Federal State Educational Standard for graduates of higher education programs. In the quality management system for training future process technologists, the analysis of actual required competencies in the production processes versus to needed competencies of the staff, is a determining factor to be able to update the content of educational programs. The level of professional competence is characterized by different aspects in the business and personal qualities of the specialist: it is reflected in the level of knowledge, skills, and experience needed to achieve the goal in a particular type of professional activity, as well as the moral position of the specialist. These aspects together are reflected in the social responsibility of a process technologist in processing enterprises and ensuring the quality and safety of food products. The opinion of the professional community confirms this viewpoint.

Clinician perceptions of respiratory infection risk; a rationale for research into mask use in routine practice.

Outbreaks of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases are global threats to society. Planning for, and responses to, such events must include healthcare and other measures based on current evidence. An important area of infection prevention and control (IPC) is the optimal use of personal protective equipment (PPE) by healthcare workers (HCWs), including masks for protection against respiratory pathogens. Appropriate mask use during routine care is a forerunner to best practice in the event of an outbreak. However, little is known about the influences on decisions and behaviours of HCWs with respect to protective mask use when providing routine care. In this paper we argue that there is a need for more research to provide a better understanding of the decision-making and risk-taking behaviours of HCWs in respect of their use of masks for infectious disease prevention. Our argument is based on the ongoing threat of emerging infectious diseases; a need to strengthen workforce capability, capacity and education; the financial costs of healthcare and outbreaks; and the importance of social responsibility and supportive legislation in planning for global security. Future research should examine HCWs' practices and constructs of risk to provide new information to inform policy and pandemic planning.

Tourism Companies and Their Role in Social Responsibility in Jordan

The importance of social responsibility in tourism companies in Jordan, which has become indispensable because of the fact that it has become a topic of great interest as a result of its spread among the largest institutions in the world, is important.
 The study concluded that the tourism companies give importance to the areas of social responsibility. The study concluded that the tourism companies develop the relationship with the workers in the tourism companies. The study concluded that the tourism companies are developing the relationship with the local community.
 The study recommended that tourism companies' benefit from the experiences of their counterparts in the field of social responsibility, the study recommends that tourism companies implement social responsibility consistent with the sustainable development approach.

Corporate Environmentalism and Social Responsibility: Actions That Can Bring Positive Results to the Environment

This study shows a study conducted with employees of different companies on sustainable actions that a company can perform and the positive results of these actions. It was discussed about the environmentalism of company and the importance of social responsibility in the environment and the reduction of the environmental impact when the company includes sustainable practices in their activities.

La responsabilidad

The intention of this paper is to provide some sense of coordinates on the place of social responsibility in the field of higher education. The purpose is to consider the importance that currently owns the issue of social responsibility in educational institutions of higher education in a context of complex societies. In this sense, the paper attempts to analyze the place today social responsibility as a relatively emerging issue in the field of education, and particularly on the relevance of insisting on joining the field of higher education as a subject with a substantive value. And this leads us to consider the importance of social responsibility as a component of the University in the context of globalization. At the end, some comments as conclusions are offered.

Altruism versus Egoism in Investment Decisions

We provide survey evidence that personal values have an impact on individual investment decisions, in particular the decision to invest socially responsible. Our findings show that there is a positive link between altruistic values and the relative importance of social responsibility. This effect is stronger when individuals believe that they can make a positive social or environmental impact with their investments, or when they feel morally obliged to invest responsibly. If altruistic individuals associate responsible investments with higher returns, it decreases their motivation to invest responsibly. Egoistic values are negatively associated with the decision to invest responsibly, unless individuals associate responsible investing with higher returns.