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Recent Development in Indian Economy

Liberalisation Privatisation Globalisation

Social Responsibility
Meaning: Social responsibility of business refers to the obligation of business enterprises to adopt policies and plans of actions that are desirable in terms of the expectation, values and interest of the society. It ensures that the interests of different groups of the public are not adversely affected by the decisions and policies of the business.

RESPONSIBILITIES TOWARDS DIFFERENT GROUPS


Responsibility towards the shareholders or owners Responsibility towards the Employees

Responsibility towards the Customers

Responsibility towards the Government

Responsibility towards the Community

BUSINESS ETHICS
The word Ethics originated from the Greek word ethos meaning character, conduct and activities of the people based on moral principles. It is concerned with what is right and what is wrong in human behavior on the basis of standard behavior or conduct accepted by the society. Honesty, truthfulness, compassion, sympathy, feeling of brotherhood etc. are considered ethical.

Factors Affecting Business Environment

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