ASSIGNMENT 3 SEMESTER 1 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 19 MAY 2025
, DPR3706
Assignment 3 Semester 1 2025
Unique Number:
Due Date: 19 May 2025
Issues Management and Social Responsibility
QUESTION 1
Four Types of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programmes Jagersfontein
Development (Pty) Ltd Should Adopt
1. Environmental Responsibility
The company should adopt environmentally sustainable practices to prevent
future disasters like the dam wall collapse. This includes regular environmental
impact assessments, proper management of mine waste, and rehabilitation of
mining land. For instance, constructing reinforced and monitored tailings storage
facilities can prevent mudslide incidents. Tree planting initiatives and cleanup
operations in affected areas would also restore ecological balance (Carroll &
Shabana, 2010).
2. Ethical Responsibility
Jagersfontein Development must operate transparently and ethically, especially
when dealing with the local community. This includes being accountable for
damages caused and compensating victims fairly. The company can establish an
independent grievance mechanism where residents can report environmental
and social violations anonymously and receive timely responses (Visser, 2011).
3. Philanthropic Responsibility
The company should contribute to the community’s welfare through donations
and support for relief efforts. For example, they could provide blankets, food,
shelter, and potable water to displaced residents, especially in Charlesville. In the