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Aim of the article Understands the restrictions and capacity of the mainstream CSR agenda. Newell was attempting to increase the awareness that the mainstream CSR agenda is not ideal for all people, all companies and all government in the developing world. The ultimate solution would require the goodwill and participation of all these three parties. ‘In particular, the role of a strong state (though often not acknowledged), an active and well-mobilized civil society and a private sector willing and able to respond to CSR priorities emerge as prerequisites for the success of CSR initiatives.’ (Newell 2005:556) Issues raised by Newell Neglected rights of poor communities The poorest people in the developing states are not able to represent their own interest when faced with companies entering their communities. The governments usually fail to recognize them as the relevant parties in negotiations. Sometimes, they are represented by groups that have different interests. These communities often are affected the most because they are located in the resource-rich country-side. The incentive that prompts these big companies to develop in these states is that they usually have loose regulations and the states desperately need investments from foreign companies. The corporations recognize this situation and unfortunately the poorest people of these states are exploited. (Newell 2005:543) Poor citizenship of the companies Companies perform cosmetic public relationship to mislead the world that they are benefiting local communities. These tactics usually do not contribute positively to the communities in the affected areas. Issues that are not immediately seen necessary are usually overlooked by the companies and the st... ... middle of paper ... ...in the southern part of the globe References Newell, P. (2005) ‘Citizenship, accountability and community: the limits of the CSR agenda’, International Affairs, 81(3):541-557 Kozloff, N. (2004) ‘Book Review: The Battle over Natural Resources’, Latin American Perspectives 31(6):112-117 Duncan G. (2010) ‘Should Happiness-Maximization be the Goal of Government?’, Journal of Happiness Studies, 11(3):353-368 National Thermal Power Corporation (2010) About Us Available online at: https://www.ntpc.co.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=28&Itemid=41&lang=en, (accessed 19.08.2010) Forbes (2010) The Global 2000 Available online at: http://www.forbes.com/lists/2010/18/global-2000-10_The-Global-2000_Rank.html (accessed 19.08.2010) Viet Tri Chemical (2010) About Us Available online at: http://www.viettrichem.com/gioithieu-e.aspx (access 19.08.2010)
According to Forbes, a site that consists of the world happiest countries, countries like Norway favor freedom, fair health, education, and political systems. The general welfare, rank high in the happiness rate whereas countries like Chad, Congo, Central African Republic, Afghanistan, and Yemen. Who only focus on individual needs showing that they have one of the lowest happiness rates due to them showing greedy behaviors or having no proper education. So, did the happiness rate go up when people from nowadays preferred general welfare than the individual needs? Yes, because general welfare which provides freedom, peace, health system, education, etc.make people delighted. General welfare is more important for a democratic government to
Begley introduces sources such as Ed Diener, a University of Illinois psychology professor, who has studied happiness for twenty-five years, to further the point of her claim. In the article, she accounts an interaction Diener had with Scotland's Parliament and business leaders on the value of using traditional measures to compare what policies makes the country happiest. The Scottish were all in favor of increasing policies that increased wellbeing, but not because they make people happier. "They said too much happiness might not be a good thing, they like being dour, and didn't appreciate being told they should be happier" (555). Diener later concludes that levels of happiness coincide with longer, healthier, relationships. He contrasts this conclusion with an article he cowrote with, stating “once a moderate level of happiness is achieved, further increases can sometimes be detrimental to income, career success, education, and political participation” (556). Diener believes that negative emotions make you “more analytical, more critical, and more innovative” to help direct your thinking. Diener gives much evidence and experience towards Begley’s claim of happiness not being the best for you. Another source Begley uses to back up her claim that
One reason described to be a cause of happiness is income. Don Peck and Ross Douthat indicate how, “National income appears to be one of the best single predictors of overall well-being, explaining perhaps 40 percent of the difference in contentment among nations” (352). With this statement, comes the explanation of how income can influence happiness in adults who strive to earn a living. Research illustrates how, “For individual countries, with few exceptions, self-reported happiness has increased as incomes have risen” (Douthat 352). While these two statements provide sufficient evidence for the reason of income bringing happiness, income itself is not relevant.
Ashley Janowiak Human Happiness and External goods Happiness is a goal every human pursues, yet the ways in which it is pursued differs amongst people. Some believe prosperity will bring them happiness. Others believe material, power, fame, success, or love will bring them happiness. No matter what one believes is the right way to conquer this goal, every person will take their own unique path in an attempt to find it. But what is happiness like?
Happiness is a reprise from the many trials and turmoil of life, and so it is natural that we should actively seek it. Ironically though, in our naïve belief that we can somehow augment the amount of happiness in our world, we are actually making our world more depressing to live in. Both John F. Schumaker, in The Happiness Conspiracy, and Ray Bradbury, in Fahrenheit 451, argue that our myopic pursuit of happiness is actually counterproductive. The two authors attempt to persuade the reader that happiness is, and should be, an almost-serendipitous byproduct of a truly fulfilling life, and therefore should not be an explicit objective.
Happiness plays an important and necessary role in the lives of people around the world. In America, happiness has been engrained in our national consciousness since Thomas Jefferson penned these famous words in the Declaration of Independence: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” (Jefferson). Since then, Americans have been engaged in that act: pursuing happiness. The problem however, as Ray Bradbury demonstrates in his novel Fahrenheit 451, is that those things which make us happy initially may eventually lead to our downfall. By examining Guy Montag, the protagonist in Fahrenheit 451, and the world he lives in we can gain valuable insights to direct us in our own pursuit of happiness. From Montag and other characters we will learn how physical, emotional, and spiritual happiness can drastically affect our lives. We must ask ourselves what our lives, words, and actions are worth. We should hope that our words are not meaningless, “as wind in dried grass” (Eliot).
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“Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” a well-known phrase from the Declaration of Independence puts forth the idea that the United States of America was built, partially, on the idea of “happiness” for all Americans. This idea of happiness, however, has no set definition, to some happiness comes from power, wealth, emotion, helping, to others it comes in the form of achievement of a major or minor goal they have set in their lives. Designed by those who strive for it, happiness takes on the life and purpose that a particular person strives for, provided that it follows lawful means of attainment. Personally, I believe that true happiness stems from contentment, fellowship with others and belief.
I begin this essay by defining CSR, there are many definitions for this term by various different theorists, and EU says that CSR is "A concept whereby companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations and in their interaction with their stakeholders on a voluntary basis." On the other hand, Sloman et al. define it as "The concept in which a firm takes into account is the interests and concerns of a community rather than just its shareholder". Davis and Blomstrom (1966), say it "Refers to a person’s obligation to consider the effects of his decisions and actions on the whole social system". These definitions differ from one another in many ways but they agree that CSR involves taking the environment into account and therefore, one must look take social responsibility.
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An individual 's happiness is vital to their overall wellbeing and is affected by numerous factors, all to varying extents.
Happiness is a feeling that everyone aims to accomplish, yet some people seem to only catch a sight of it. Gratifying atonement, a state of well-being, and serenity are the more eminent elements of happiness. David G. Myers and Ed Diener propose the article “Who Is Happy?” which present aspects of happiness, a theory that recognizes adaptation, cultural world view, and personal goals. I believe through word of mouth and through those whom we look up to, we are told many myths about happiness, especially the biggest myth that money can buy happiness. In Daniel Gilbert’s “Reporting Live from Tomorrow”, he argues that the definition of happiness is not defined by wealth and that we rely on super-replicators and surrogates to make decisions that we feel will enhance our happiness. Our economic history has proven the idea of declining marginal utility. If we pursue life and liberty without happiness, our lives, quality, and value will slowly vanish, but the absence of wealth has nothing to do with one’s happiness.
Each definitions of CSR does vary around the core characteristics based on their conceptual concentrations and particular focus, for example, under the Voluntary Characteristic, CSR see the overall voluntary activities beyond the law. The Externalities, study both, the positive ...
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In this section of the report, I will be discussing the meaning of corporate citizenship. I will be explaining how companies can be considered good corporate citizens and taking into thought Corporate Accountability, Corporate Governance and the 3 Pillars of Sustainability, and why companies would need to change the audit model.