Question

State different types of responsibilities towards society.

Explain the responsibilities of a business unit towards society at a large.

Answer 1

A business organization has certain responsibilities towards the society at a large they are as under

1. Protection of the environment:
   Pollution is the major problem of present times. Air pollution and water pollution are due to industries, chemical plants, cement plants, etc. The business organization should take all possible measures to minimize pollution.
2. Better and Maximum Use of Resources:
   The business organization should make proper and optimum use of scarce resources. The resources like fuel, water, land, etc. must be used efficiently.
3. Reservation for Weaker Section:
   The organization is expected to reserve certain positions in their establishment for economically weaker sections of the society to lift up the economically weaker section of the society.
   These people expect financial and other help from the business unit; which will be provided time to time.
4. Development of Backward Regions:
   The society requires that the business organization should be started in backward areas. This will create employment opportunities and increases purchasing power among the rural people.
   Thereby, helping backward regions to develop.
5. Protest against Anti-Social Activities:
   Business organizations should not participate in anti-social activities. It will adversely affect society. No financial help should be provided for that. Smuggling, association with underworld people, bribing government people should be avoided.
6. Financial Assistance:
   Society expects donations and financial assistance for various social causes such as eradication of poverty, illiteracy, etc. They expect the business organizations to provide financial assistance to various awareness programs such as anti-drug campaigns, antinomies pollution campaigns, etc.
7. Prevent Congestions:
   The business should avoid the congestion of industries in cities by spreading industries in different places or locations. Industries should be preferably located in industrial zones only. It will avoid adverse effects on residential areas.
8. Employment Generation:
   The business should provide large employment opportunities for all sections of society. It can be done through expansion and diversification programs. Such an effort will help to solve the problem of unemployment, poverty in society.