Because they desire to cut back on expenditures

Because they care about the environment and want to make the world a better place

Because it's good for public relations

Because they wish to receive public recognition

A company should go all in. Engage with the aspects of social responsibility, review them and determine how the company can support them.

A company can simply dabble in social responsibility to determine if it wants to be engaged.

A company should only become as engaged in social responsibility as that of its top competitors.

A company should become involved in multiple aspects of social responsibility right from the start.

By designing products of cheaper quality

By posting on Facebook and Twitter

By minimizing its carbon footprint

By beautifying its campuses

Promoting telecommuting and installing energy-efficient lighting

Implementing a hiring freeze for a three-month period

Selling jewelry where 10% of the proceeds go to support women who are in a domestic abuse situation

Providing a free meal to a shelter dog for each bag of dog food purchased

A company that uses charitable donations of funds to promote the welfare of others.

A business that refrains from discriminating in its recruitment and promotion practices.

A company that works to benefit society during the course of its business dealings.

A business that advertises its products or services within its local community.