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CSR is important because :

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UGC NET 2015 Paper 3 History Question Paper (28-Jun-2015)
The correct answer is

All of the above

 Option 4 — All of the above is correct.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the commitment of a business to act ethically and contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of its workforce, their families, the local community and society at large. Its importance is broad-based, and each of the listed reasons is valid:

ReasonExplanation
Influences all aspects of operationCSR shapes sourcing, production, HR, marketing and stakeholder relations across the firm
Guides mission and strategySocial and ethical goals become part of the company’s vision, mission and long-term strategy
Responds to affluence and societal expectationAs society becomes more aware and prosperous, stakeholders expect responsible corporate conduct

Since all three statements describe genuine reasons why CSR matters, the inclusive option All of the above is correct.

Takeaway: CSR is important operationally, strategically and socially — hence all of the above.

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Important Questions from Corporate governance and business ethics

  1. Corporations are controlled and directed by which one of the following?

  2. As per the Anglo-Saxon Model of Corporate Governance, the authority lies with the following. Arrange these in decreasing order of authority.

    A. Board of Directors

    B. Managers

    C. Shareholders

    D. Employees (Company)

    E. Trade unions

    Choose the correct  sequence from the options given below

  3. Assertion (A) : Corporate governance is an important instrument of investor protection.

    Reason (R) :  Strong corporate governance is indispensable to resilient and vibrant capital markets.

    Which one of the following options is correct?

  4. Which among the following is not a correct statement with regard to Corporate Governance in India ?

  5. List out from the given statements the important ethical principles that a business should follow:

    a) To take the necessary action for the development of the concerned industry or business.

    b) Pay taxes and discharge other obligations promptly.

    c) To ensure the best utilisation of the human resources.

    d) Refrain from secret kickbacks or pay-offs to customers, suppliers, administrators, etc.

    e) Ensure payment of fair wages and fair treatment of employees.

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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