In the recent decades, managers and organisations are changing their view in managing the organisations. Ethics and the ethical value in making a decision have changed the perspective of organising a business.
The theorists have described that revenue generation and profit making are not only the sole ideas in running a business. Satisfying all stakeholders and contributing to the societal development makes the organisation sustainable for long term.
On this change, the organisations have formed new department by the name department of corporate social responsibility (CSR). Moreover, governments are insisting companies to follow CSR and providing with incentives. However, ethical dilemmas are coming into light. This paper will discuss some theories of CSR and relates with recent Volkswagen ethical dilemma.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction:
- Volkswagen, CSR and Ethical Dilemma:
- Corporate Social Responsibility Theory by CarrollS:
- Decision Making and Managers' Morality:
- Conclusion:
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to explore the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and its application within the context of Volkswagen (VW), focusing on a recent ethical dilemma faced by the company. It will examine relevant theories of CSR and analyze the ethical decision-making processes that led to the dilemma.
- Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and its significance in business operations
- Ethical dilemmas in business decision-making
- Theories of CSR and their application to the VW case
- The role of leadership and decision-making processes in promoting ethical behavior within organizations
- The impact of ethical breaches on corporate reputation and sustainability
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the concept of ethics and its importance in building healthy relationships and a constructive society. It defines ethics as a set of norms that distinguish right from wrong decisions. The chapter then introduces the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and its significance in ensuring ethical business practices and contributing to societal development.
- Volkswagen, CSR and Ethical Dilemma: This chapter focuses on Volkswagen (VW) as a leading automobile manufacturer and its commitment to CSR. It explores VW's internal ethical environment and its active participation in social support activities. The chapter then discusses the ethical dilemma that arose in 2015 when VW was found to have violated permitted carbon emission levels in its diesel variant vehicles.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper explores the concepts of corporate social responsibility (CSR), ethical dilemmas, decision-making processes, leadership, and organizational culture. It examines the specific case of Volkswagen (VW) and its ethical breach related to carbon emissions. The analysis draws upon established theories of CSR to understand the factors contributing to the dilemma and provide insights for promoting ethical behavior within organizations.
- Quote paper
- Viswa Krishna Vyas Tippabhotla (Author), 2016, Corporate and social responsibility. The case of Volkswagen, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/323498
