Concept Of Responsibility Research Articles

Проблемы реализации принципов социальной ответственности бизнеса в России

Business social responsibility is a form of self–regulation of business, which is aimed at achieving social, environmental, and philanthropic goals jointly with society and at the same time contributing to strengthening the brand's reputation. The principles of Business Social responsibility (SOB), or corporate social responsibility of business organizations, are now steadily spreading around the world, involving new countries and organizations - from small enterprises to multinational companies. Although the principles of the SOB are uniform, they acquire the characteristics of the country whose companies implement them in their activities. Priorities in the development of the state, the political structure, the state of the economy in the country, and key global problems leave their mark. In Russia, the concept of CSR has appeared relatively recently, at the moment there is an active process of forming an integrated approach to this phenomenon, which causes the emergence of a significant number of problems related to various aspects of the process under consideration. The purpose of the study is to analyze the dynamics of the development of social responsibility of Russian business through the prism of non–financial reports provided and to formulate the main problems of CSR implementation at the present stage. Research results: the concept, essence and basic principles of corporate social responsibility are considered, the main stages of the formation of CSR principles in Russia are studied. The dynamics of the provision of non-financial reports over the past 10 years has been analyzed, the structure of the submitted reports has been evaluated by industry characteristic of companies and by the share of organizations providing reports on a regular basis. The main disadvantages of the introduction of CSR principles from the point of view of entrepreneurship are studied. The main problems of CSR implementation at the current stage of development of the Russian economy are formulated and disclosed in detail. In the final part of the work, the main advantages of forming an integrated approach to the concept of CSR at the national level are formed, the main advantages of this process are presented.

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS PRACTICE BY INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS AS THE BASIC MEANS OF PREVENTING VIOLATIONS OF PUBLIC INTEREST OF CITIZEN INVESTORS

The article is devoted to the analysis of the concept of "responsible business conduct" from the point of view of public interest. It is noted that responsible corporate governance has its origins in the concept of "corporate social responsibility", which became widespread in the 1970s in the US and the UK as a result of increased public and consumer attention to the overall image of companies. At the international level, many documents have been adopted to regulate corporate social responsibility. However, not enough has been done in Ukraine to introduce this category into economic activity. The purpose of the research is to analyse the legal grounds and theoretical approaches to the formation of the concept of "responsible business conduct" and to present the author's approach to the essence of the concept of "responsible business conduct of institutional investors" from the point of view of the protection of the public interest. According to the purpose of the article, several scientific methods of modern epistemology were used in the scientific research. The methodological basis of the study was the theory of legal cognition developed by prominent experts in the field of investment law. In addition, special research methods were used, in particular: comparative – to compare the rules of international and national law; historical and legal – for retrospective analysis of the concept of social responsibility; special legal – for in-depth analysis of the regulations governing the procedure of investment; systematic approach and logical-legal method – to analyse the impact of some factors on the investment activity of individuals and some elements of the formation of logical and specific theoretical and applied conclusions. In conclusion, the authors define responsible business as a set of generally accepted norms, rules and principles that are voluntarily implemented by companies in order to achieve the goals of sustainable development of society; they are not part of the national legislation of Ukraine, but their observance indicates a certain business reputation of the business entity. For institutional investors, responsible corporate governance includes two main groups of activities of an institutional investor: "responsible attraction" of funds and "responsible investment" of funds of individual investors. The authors proposed to divide the responsible business conduct of an institutional investor to manifest its social responsibility into "responsible attraction" of funds and "responsible investment" of funds.

Environmental function of business: content and role in modern economy

The environmental aspect of business activities is considered in the vast majority of cases as an element of corporate social responsibility or as part of the social function of enterprises. Within the framework of this study, the goal was set to justify the feasibility of identifying the actual environmental function of business and to reveal its role and content. Such a step will allow, if necessary, to analyze it in isolation from the general social vector of development of private enterprises based on a separate concept. To achieve the goal, four tasks were consistently solved. Firstly, the essence and importance of the “green” transition within national economies is revealed. Secondly, evidence is provided of the priority of the process of greening business structures in comparison with other vectors of growth of the Russian “green” economy. Thirdly, the main provisions of the theory of environmentally oriented business are formulated on the basis of the concept of corporate social responsibility. Fourthly, the concept and components of the “green” function of business at the present stage are revealed.

Administrative Responsibility in Force Majeure Situations: The Case of Earthquakes

Globally and throughout history, earthquakes have represented significant natural hazards that result in loss of life and property. After such disasters, administrative entities bear key responsibilities for protecting and preserving public welfare. Despite the absence of culpability on the part of the administration, their basic obligation remains to act in the best interest of the population, especially in unpredictable circumstances. This paper clarifies the concept of administrative responsibility and delineates measures to deal with events classified as force majeure. Furthermore, it delves into the administrative liability arising from contingencies, shedding light on the complex legal and practical dimensions of these phenomena. Through a comprehensive analysis, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of administrative duties in the wake of natural disasters, offering insights into effective governance and disaster management strategies.

Existentialism philosophy in nursing education

Existentialism, as a philosophical movement, places great emphasis on the concepts of individual freedom, choice, and responsibility [1, 2]. In the context of nursing education, the principles of existentialism can be effectively applied by urging students to acknowledge and appreciate the unique experiences and perspectives of each patient [3]. By adopting a holistic and individualized approach to care, nurses can better cater to the specific needs of their patients [4].

The effect of storytelling on the development of language and social skills in French as a foreign language classrooms

Youth literature allows for the exploration of linguistic and cultural elements, guiding learners to develop their oral interaction skills and critical thinking in the face of sensitive topics such as coexistence, differences, tolerance, xenophobia, and racism. The UNESCO (2010) considers the learning of living together as a fundamental educational mission. Starting from the premise that these values can be embraced by educational systems, this paper examines the effect of storytelling on the development of language and social skills among French as a foreign language learners. The researchers focus on middle school students who are learning French as a foreign language, aiming to address the following question: To what extent does storytelling facilitate the advancement of language acquisition as well as socialization and coexistence skills among the target group? Approaching this, the French textbook designed for middle school students in Algeria is examined, revealing the motives behind the various selections found in the book in order to support our argument. A total of 23 students were given a pre-test to evaluate their level of socialization. After completing three storytelling sessions, a post-test was conducted to assess student's level of socialization. The findings indicate that examining narratives that focus on various social and civic principles is crucial since they affect students' perspectives. The fact that underlines storytelling's role in enhancing students' ability to coexist harmoniously. The results reveal that the study of narratives conveying various social and civic values had a significant impact on the observed students' perceptions. By exploring tales that convey these values, we observed noticeable changes in how students grasp the concepts of respect, responsibility, and cooperation within the educational and social community.

Формування соціальної відповідальності місцевого самоврядування: Європейські принципи

The article defines the influence of European principles on the formation of social responsibility of local self-government. In accordance with international documents, seven basic principles of social responsibility of local self-government bodies have been developed, namely: 1) transparent provision of quality services that meet the demands of the territorial community as much as possible; 2) compliance with the norms of national legislation and international principles that ensure sustainable development and well-being of the territorial community; 3) active participation in the development of civil society through the implementation of "community-government-business" partnership programs, social and charitable projects; 4) development of comprehensive and accountable interaction with all stakeholders; 5) implementation of proactive leadership in solving environmental problems, formation of environmental responsibility; 6) creation of jobs with appropriate remuneration, appropriate level of occupational safety, social benefits, promotion of comprehensive development and improvement of competence of employees; 7) effective counteraction to any forms of corruption. It is proven that the effective activity of local self-government should be based on those values that guarantee the development of a democratic, legal and social state, and at the same time ensure the maximum involvement of society in state management, foreseeing potential conflicts of personal and public interests and requests. Such basic factors in the implementation of local self-government should be: 1) the principle of the rule of law; 2) priority of human rights (maximum guarantee of their observance and protection); 3) development of human potential. They are able to serve as the basis of harmonious relations between the state and people. In order to introduce a management model based on the principles of the rule of law and the modern concept of New Public Management, a single paradigm for guaranteeing the observance and protection of human rights at the local level should be introduced. Implementation of the concept of social responsibility in the system of local self-government is an urgent need of modern society, compliance with which will solve the problems of modernization of local self-government in accordance with European values, guaranteeing every person protection from violation of his rights by the state.

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On the Problem of Determining International Legal Responsibility in Public International Law

One of the ways to ensure order in international relations from ancient times to the present day is to use the institution of responsibility. Most lawyers who devote their work to international law in general and to its individual branches. To one degree or another, these works deal with the issue of international responsibility.
 To date, the issue of liability under international law has been one of the least developed, although the problem of international legal liability is becoming increasingly important in the practice of international relations as one of the security institutions that help maintain a certain legal order in the world.
 The issues of international responsibility are equally important both in the field of public law and private law relations. Moreover, liability in these two branches of international law has much in common and is closely interrelated, which is clearly evident in the process of analyzing liability issues in various branches of international law.
 The definition of responsibility in international law is a key topic that determines the legal order and relations between states and other actors of the international community. One of the key aspects is the consideration of the principles of determining responsibility in international law.
 The definition of responsibility in international law is a key topic that determines the legal order and relations between states and other actors of the international community. One of the key aspects is the consideration of the principles of determining responsibility in international law.
 The article examines the essence and main aspects of the concept of international legal responsibility, which is one of the first principles of international law.
 First of all, the article examines the principles of responsibility, such as the principles of sovereignty, equality of states and non-interference, and how these principles shape legal standards and mutual relations between states and other subjects of international law.
 Special emphasis is placed on the current challenges facing the concept of international legal responsibility. In particular, the author analyzes new forms of responsibility, such as cybersecurity, human rights violations and other aspects arising from the development of globalization and technology.
 The article also emphasizes the need for continuous analysis and adaptation of the concept of international legal responsibility to changes in the modern world, emphasizing the importance of developing effective tools and mechanisms to address the challenges arising in a globalized and technologically advanced society.

Current issues of administrative responsibility for bullying (harassment) of a participant of the educational process

The article is devoted to the topical issue of administrative responsibility for bullying (harassment) of a participant of the educational process as an important protective legal measure, a measure of administrative coercion designed to ensure effective countermeasures against such a phenomenon as bullying (harassment). The article examines various definitions of the concept of administrative responsibility given by scientists and proposes its own definition. We consider the grounds of administrative responsibility to be normative, factual and procedural, for the conducted research the factual basis is particularly important, that is, the commission of an administrative offense, the composition of which is fixed in Article 173-4 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses (hereinafter - CAOU) - bullying (harassment) of a participant of the educational process. Having analyzed the composition of this offense, it becomes obvious how imperfect and contradictory this norm is, which is revealed in the study and relevant suggestions and recommendations are provided.
 Emphasis is placed on the importance of the correct qualification of an illegal act that contains signs of bullying, as it has a wide variety of manifestations and can be qualified as a corresponding criminal offense that entails criminal, not administrative, liability.
 Having studied the composition of the administrative offense of bullying (harassment) of a participant of the educational process, it was established that the first part, as well as the third and fourth parts of Art. 173-4 of CAOU provide that this administrative offense can be committed by minors or minors between the ages of fourteen and sixteen, thus classifying these persons as subjects of an administrative offense, which contradicts both the general theory of law, the theory of administrative law, and norms of CAOU itself; at the same time, in this case, the legislator assigns administrative responsibility for bullying to parents or persons who replace them, which contradicts many important principles of administrative responsibility. Article 12 of CAOU establishes that persons who have reached the age of sixteen at the time of committing an administrative offense are subject to administrative liability. Based on this regulatory provision, it is generally recognized in administrative law that the subject of an administrative offense is a compos mentis individual who has reached sixteen years of age at the time of committing an administrative offense. If an illegal act, which objectively has the characteristics of an offense provided by administrative legislation, was committed by a person who has not reached the age of 16, then such an act cannot be recognized as an administrative offense, since there is no subject of the offense, and therefore the composition of the offense, such actions in the theory of law are recognized as objectively illegal actions. Therefore, we point out the impossibility of considering as an administrative offense an act that has signs of bullying and which is committed by minors and minors between the ages of fourteen and sixteen, as stipulated in Article 173-4, because there is no composition of an administrative offense due to the absence of the subject of the offense, and therefore, there is no factual basis for administrative responsibility for such actions, and therefore it cannot be applied in this case. As a result of the research, it is proposed to amend Articles 173-4 and 184 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses in order to bring them into line with other Code norms, provisions of the general theory of law and the science of administrative law, and the principles of administrative responsibility.

Corporate Social Responsibility

The concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has gained increased significance in recent years. The growing focus on CSR has changed the attitude of businesses all over the world, and India is not an exception. The concept of CSR is not new to India; historically speaking, social responsibility of companies is a well-established phenomenon in India, and the country has one of the world's richest traditions of CSR. In its oldest forms, CSR in India included the concept of corporate philanthropy and the Gandhian Trusteeship model. But the liberalization of the Indian economy in the 1990s led to a fundamental shift from the philanthropy-based model to a multi stakeholder approach whereby companies are deemed responsible for all stakeholders, including financial stakeholders, employees and the community. The liberalization of the economy also led to the increased presence of large global corporations such as Microsoft, IBM, and others on Indian soil, which thereby exposed India to a highly developed regime of CSR initiatives. Additionally, a strong desire to compete and succeed in the global economy drove Indian business enterprises to integrate CSR into a coherent and sustainable business strategy. These enterprises, both public and private, have realized that their long-term success depends on the satisfaction of their stakeholders, and that ignoring them could jeopardize the company's future prospects in the community. This article discusses the concept of CSR as understood by Indian businesses in the past, and the changing interpretations of the concept in the age of globalization and expanding markets. The article further discusses the efforts toward community and social development made by both state-owned enterprises (SoEs) and private-sector businesses. After a detailed analysis, the article concludes that the future of CSR in India is brought, and that its importance will continue to grow even further given the increasing importance accorded to CSR world-wide, and India's own realization that it needs CSR to achieve long-term sustainability in the world economy.

Beyond the neoliberal label: A historical perspective on sexual actors and responsibility in HIV prevention in England (1986-2023).

Framed across three distinct periods of the history of neoliberalism and the HIV epidemic in England, this article conducts a detailed examination of the concept of personal responsibility and its contested uses within HIV prevention. The article questions the theoretical potential of neoliberal subjectivities to comprehend behaviours related to the pharmaceuticalised governance (or lack thereof) of gay men's sexual health, exploring the gap between theories emphasising individual responsibility and the practical experiences of gay men. The analysis draws on testimonials from gay men in oral history interviews and archival sources. The article illustrates how the pervasive notion of personal responsibility in England has been co-opted by neoliberal ideologies, leading to the stigmatisation of gay men whose sexual behaviours diverge from public health mandates. The widespread stigmatisation resulting from this ideology underscores a significant limitation in the theoretical framework of neoliberal subjectivities. This constraint extends beyond merely failing to grasp the complexity of sexual behaviours; it also reflects a lack of understanding of any other behaviour related to public health. Therefore, the article concludes by advocating the necessity of employing and constructing alternative theoretical frameworks to comprehend the pharmaceutical governance or lack thereof of gay men's sexual health. Through a concise autoethnography of the authors' pharmaceutical sexual health governance, the article introduces the concept of biocommesuration as an illustrative analysis that transcends the limitations of neoliberal subjectivities.

Philosophy of Ownership in an Islamic Perspective: Between Wealth and Islamic Obligations

This article deepens the understanding of the concept of ownership in Islam, with an emphasis on its philosophical aspects. Through qualitative research methods and literature review, this article reveals the fundamental differences between the Islamic perspective on ownership and socialist and capitalist economies. In Islam, ownership must adhere to Sharia principles and be considered halal, with three distinct types of ownership: individual, communal, and state. Furthermore, Islam plays a significant role in regulating the distribution of income and wealth to achieve the well-being of humanity, emphasizing the principle of maslahah (beneficence) as the cornerstone of Islamic economics. Islam's role in addressing economic inequality is crucial, emphasizing fair distribution. Additionally, Islam teaches the social responsibility of individuals and communities in helping those in need and promoting social justice. This research provides a profound understanding of the concepts of ownership, wealth, and social responsibility in Islam, highlighting Islam's contribution to addressing economic and social challenges in society.

Ethical Dilemmas in Modern Business Management

The landscape of modern business management is constantly changing. One of the most important and complicated aspects of this landscape is the emergence of ethical issues. This paper sheds light on the numerous decisions that constitute the ethical landscape of contemporary business and the varied arena of ethical dilemmas addressed by companies. It is no longer the case that conventional moral conundrums are the only types of ethical dilemmas that might arise in business management. They also include a broad range of concerns, ranging from environmental sustainability to the protection of personal information and the concept of social responsibility.

ESG Disclosure, Institutional Investor Preferences and Firm Value

Based on stakeholder theory and signal and reputation theory etc,this paper evaluates the quality level of ESG disclosure of listed companies using Wind ESG score, and introduces the variable of institutional investors' shareholding ratio, selects 2780 listed companies from 2018-2022 as samples, analyses whether institutional investors have ESG investment preferences, and investigates the value of the quality level of ESG disclosure on the value of listed companies' impact mechanism, and further heterogeneity analysis on this basis. The empirical results show that, firstly, improving the quality of ESG information disclosure by listed enterprises in China is conducive to significantly increasing their enterprise value; secondly, institutional investors have ESG investment preferences and attach more importance to the ability of listed enterprises to develop in the long term; thirdly, the proportion of institutional investor shareholding plays a partly intermediary role in the process of the impact of ESG information disclosure quality on the value of the enterprise, i.e., listed enterprises with high-quality ESG disclosure level can attract the attention of institutional investors to the enterprise value. Third, the proportion of institutional investors' shareholding plays a partial mediating role in the process of ESG disclosure quality level affecting enterprise value, i.e., listed firms with high-quality ESG information disclosure can attract institutional investors to increase their shareholding, thus enhancing their enterprise value. Fourthly, the extent to which the quality level of ESG disclosure affects the value of listed firms varies according to the attributes of the firms: there is a significant difference between large-scale and small-scale, highly marketised and low-marketised listed firms; and there is no difference shown between state-owned and non-state-owned, light-pollution and heavy-pollution listed firms, and all of the above conclusions are robust. Accordingly, this paper puts forward recommendations to strengthen the construction of the domestic ESG disclosure and governance system, encourage listed enterprises to practice the concept of ESG responsibility, and develop medium- and long-term institutional investors, aiming to promote listed enterprises to achieve sustainable development, and thus promote the construction of the domestic ESG disclosure system.

IZombie: Evil corporations, culpability and ir/responsibility

iZombie (2015–19) is set in Seattle where part of its population is infected with a zombie virus created by a corporation. iZombie sustains the productive use of the zombie to explore consumption and late-stage capitalism, but unlike most other zombie fiction, situates this in a familiar, banal present where social and governmental institutions, laws and bureaucracies continue to operate. Central to these questions is the role and responsibility of corporations, situated within an eminently recognizable, but not particularly effective, law and order. iZombie accurately portrays the continued production of a dangerous product within a legal framework that protects corporations and investors, rather than customers. Given the dependence of zombies on access to brains, the series sheds light on the responsibility of consumers, legal authorities and broader society in perpetuating harms. In light of our increasing dependence upon corporations and the systemic harms that they cause, what kinds of justice are available? This article will consider how corporate wrongdoing, legal conceptions of corporate criminal responsibility and the im/possibility of justice are mis/represented in the first season of the series.

Humanitarian Teachings of Christianity and Islam

The aim of this research is to provide insight into the concept of humanitarian teachings in Christianity and Islam as a basis for understanding ethical values, social solidarity and contribution to the development of human welfare. By focusing on the two major religions, Christianity and Islam, it provides a comprehensive overview of the similarities, differences, and potential contributions to humanitarian teachings of the two. In the context of Christianity, it teaches the concepts of love, mercy and social responsibility found in the Bible. Meanwhile, Islam teaches the concept of brotherhood, justice and a caring society. The method used is text analysis, literature studies, and interviews with religious scholars to gain in-depth insight. It is hoped that these results will provide a better understanding of Christianity and Islam.

A Review of Posthumanist Education Research: Expanded Conceptions of Research Possibility and Responsibility

The influence of posthumanist philosophies—broadly defined to include theories such as Baradian new materialism, Deleuzian assemblage theory, Wynterian counterhumanism, Afro-futurism studies, Indigenous studies theories of nonhuman agency, and others—on education research has been increasing at an exponential rate. This chapter provides a review of this literature organized around the theme of ethical and political responsibility. It compares four genres of posthumanist inquiry: assemblage studies, cartographic studies, diffractive studies, and place-based research. It locates these genres on a continuum from descriptive to enactive forms of inquiry. The review concludes with an examination of three different conceptions of futurity that inform posthumanist reconceptualizations of research responsibility, suggesting research is most powerful when all three are attended to in research designs.

Advancing Corporate Social Responsibility: Development of a Measurement Scale Unveiling Organizational Citizenship Behaviors in Culturally Diverse Environments

Abstract Objective The modern concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) is increasingly becoming integrated into the practices of organizations. One of the distinctive individual competencies in CSR is the ability to work in a multicultural environment. This study proposes a suitable empirical measurement tool that facilitates understanding organizational citizenship behaviors focused on cultural diversity (OCBCs). Methodology To validate the OCBC measure, 980 participants completed the questionnaire (n = 980). An exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was conducted on one part of the sample as a prerequisite to a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) on the other part of the sample. Finding This tool enabled the identification of two main types of OCBCs: cultural initiative and cultural helping. These actions enhance organizational practices for integrating cultural diversity and promoting diverse cultural values. Value Added This study furthers the understanding of OCBCs and the role of individuals in culturally diverse contexts. This study contributes to international human resource management research and practice by developing an instrument for use in expatriate contexts or in those associated with organizational cultural diversity. It provides a deeper look at OCBs and contributes to the scientific literature on the role of human resources in promoting sustainable development in organizations. Recommendations The OCBCs measurement tool could assist human resource managers seeking to encourage and facilitate the performance of appropriate OCBCs in the workplace. This performance will allow OCBCs to facilitate informal learning.

ADVANCING HEALTHCARE THROUGH CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: A CASE STUDY IN COIMBATORE DISTRICT

The concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has expanded from traditional profit-focused models to include an organizations wider commitment to make beneficial contributions to the environment and society. This study examines the use of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the healthcare sector in Tamil Nadu, highlighting the importance of companies operating in this field coordinating their operations with social, economic, and environmental concerns. The study explores the different initiatives and activities that healthcare organisations take on to support community development and well-being. The three main pillars that underpin the healthcare sectors CSR initiatives in Tamil Nadu are increasing access to medical facilities, raising public awareness of health issues, and funding healthcare-related projects. Through an analysis of case studies and contemporary practices, this study elucidates the diverse strategies utilised by healthcare organisations in the area to discharge their social obligations. These programmes support the communitys overall sustainable development in addition to addressing pressing health issues.