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Definition: Corporate Citizenship is the responsibility of the corporation to develop the value
of the business by working for the well being of all the parties with which it deals. It implies
the social responsibility of business and the degree to which it adheres to legal,
environmental, cultural, ethical and economic responsibilities.
In other words, the term ‘corporate citizenship’ refers to the behaviour that is going to boost
the positive impact of the company. As well as it will lessen the negative impact on its
environment, be it social, or physical. In short, it is a commitment to ethical behaviour in:
Business Strategy
Culture
Operations
Further, it involves moving from supply oriented to demand-oriented strategies taking into
account:
The objective is to develop a dynamic relationship between the community, business and
philanthropic activities in order to complement as well as supplement one another.
Its aim is to raise the standard of living and the quality of life of the community in which
the company seeks a license to operate but without compromising the profitability.
Further, it gives a valid basis for its existence in the corporate world. This is because the
organization gets the rights and duties; the right to undertake a legitimate business and
perform duties according to the government regulations and societal acceptance. Also, the
main task of the company’s board of directors is to maximize shareholders’ wealth. This
possible through:
So, corporate citizenship refers to the one that conforms to the role and responsibility of
coexistence and mutualism for social development. Being a corporate citizen a body
corporate believes in: