COM 315 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
ANSWERS
Level 2 - Answers - -inclusion through corporate-community collaborations: provides
improved diversity and inclusion services to the community in which the organization
operates
-clear link between program and social/environmental benefits
-sense of being a part of its surrounding community
-mezzo system level
Value base of level two - Answers - inclusion: dual INTRINSIC and EXTRINSIC focus,
with recognition of community systems as stakeholders as well
exclusion: intrinsic focus. with exclusive responsibility to financial stakeholders
Level two policy and practice applications - Answers - 1. CSP: corporate social
performance --> supporting education, mentorship to youth, tutoring
2. Corporate social responsibility -->
-Both terms
expand a company's responsibilities
beyond its
traditional economic shareholders to multiple stakeholders,
including the community
-Contribute to the
welfare of the community
to
create goodwill
The virtuous cycle - Answers - -connection between social and financial performance
-financially successful businesses have slack resources that can be used to social
performance --> creates a self-perpetuating cycle of simultaneously superior
performance in both areas
Level two obstacles - Answers - 1. economic pressure to show profitability short-term --
> difficult for managers to justify getting resources for programs
2. limited company vision
3. lack of leadership for the efforts
Level two benefits - Answers - individuals: employment, job training, mentorship,
improved services to the community
organization:
-improved corporate image
, -advantage in recruitment and labor disputes
-increased employee loyalty
-strong connection between social and economic performance
Unilever - Answers - -Sustainable Agriculture Initiative --> support the development and
communication of sustainable ag worldwide (economic, environment, and society)
-is helping Ghana make its own oil palm tree initiative
Level 3 value base - Answers - -state/national collaborations
-mezzo/macro
-treating disadvantaged groups as potentially stable, upwardly mobile employees and
investing in their education and training
Level 3 policy and practice applications - Answers - -sponsors and supports projects
that help former welfare recipients overcome barriers to employment
-private-public resource partnership --> Work opportunity tax credit,WtW
Level 3 obstacles - Answers - -limited company vision
-stereotypes/discrimination against disadvantaged groups
level 3 benefits - Answers - individuals:
-employment benefits, job training, advancement opportunities, improved job prospects
organization:
-expanded potential employee pool
-increased employee loyalty
-improved customer relations
-a more attractive value-based corporate image
Eurest - Answers - -Indigenous Employment plan
-one of the first businesses to work with Australian government to help indigenous
employment
-teaches new work skills/integrated with consultation and mutual understanding of local
communities
Level 4 value base - Answers - -macro
inclusion:
-pluralistic, collaboration-based, focus on global mutual interests
international collaborations - Answers - -the organization's positions and practices
related to the fair exchange of economic goods and services and the respectful cultural
relationship with individuals and groups in other countries
Level 4 policy and practice applications - Answers - -human resource management
-fair treatment of international employees
ANSWERS
Level 2 - Answers - -inclusion through corporate-community collaborations: provides
improved diversity and inclusion services to the community in which the organization
operates
-clear link between program and social/environmental benefits
-sense of being a part of its surrounding community
-mezzo system level
Value base of level two - Answers - inclusion: dual INTRINSIC and EXTRINSIC focus,
with recognition of community systems as stakeholders as well
exclusion: intrinsic focus. with exclusive responsibility to financial stakeholders
Level two policy and practice applications - Answers - 1. CSP: corporate social
performance --> supporting education, mentorship to youth, tutoring
2. Corporate social responsibility -->
-Both terms
expand a company's responsibilities
beyond its
traditional economic shareholders to multiple stakeholders,
including the community
-Contribute to the
welfare of the community
to
create goodwill
The virtuous cycle - Answers - -connection between social and financial performance
-financially successful businesses have slack resources that can be used to social
performance --> creates a self-perpetuating cycle of simultaneously superior
performance in both areas
Level two obstacles - Answers - 1. economic pressure to show profitability short-term --
> difficult for managers to justify getting resources for programs
2. limited company vision
3. lack of leadership for the efforts
Level two benefits - Answers - individuals: employment, job training, mentorship,
improved services to the community
organization:
-improved corporate image
, -advantage in recruitment and labor disputes
-increased employee loyalty
-strong connection between social and economic performance
Unilever - Answers - -Sustainable Agriculture Initiative --> support the development and
communication of sustainable ag worldwide (economic, environment, and society)
-is helping Ghana make its own oil palm tree initiative
Level 3 value base - Answers - -state/national collaborations
-mezzo/macro
-treating disadvantaged groups as potentially stable, upwardly mobile employees and
investing in their education and training
Level 3 policy and practice applications - Answers - -sponsors and supports projects
that help former welfare recipients overcome barriers to employment
-private-public resource partnership --> Work opportunity tax credit,WtW
Level 3 obstacles - Answers - -limited company vision
-stereotypes/discrimination against disadvantaged groups
level 3 benefits - Answers - individuals:
-employment benefits, job training, advancement opportunities, improved job prospects
organization:
-expanded potential employee pool
-increased employee loyalty
-improved customer relations
-a more attractive value-based corporate image
Eurest - Answers - -Indigenous Employment plan
-one of the first businesses to work with Australian government to help indigenous
employment
-teaches new work skills/integrated with consultation and mutual understanding of local
communities
Level 4 value base - Answers - -macro
inclusion:
-pluralistic, collaboration-based, focus on global mutual interests
international collaborations - Answers - -the organization's positions and practices
related to the fair exchange of economic goods and services and the respectful cultural
relationship with individuals and groups in other countries
Level 4 policy and practice applications - Answers - -human resource management
-fair treatment of international employees
