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1. Rational Management Responses to External Effects.

Author

Narver, John C.

Subjects
INDUSTRIAL management, BUSINESS enterprises & the environment, CORPORATE finance, SOCIAL responsibility of business, PROFIT maximization, EXTERNALITIES, PROFITABILITY, CORPORATE profits, POLLUTION prevention, PERFORMANCE standards, ECONOMICS
Abstract

This paper is a discussion of the external or side effects of business and rational responses to these external effects for profit-maximizing firms. Some people would argue that the rational response for the profit-maximizing firm is to do nothing about its external effects until required by law; whereas others, as we in this paper, argue that the rational response for the profit-maximizing firm is to take some action. The first section of the paper deals with the meaning of externalities, of which pollution is a fundamental type, and the phases of a solution to such problems. In the second section, the paper deals with rational responses for the profit-maximizing firm regarding its externalities, in which many aspects of the popular arguments against the rationality and the practicability of independent corrective action by a firm are examined. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
1971
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2. A Study of Social Responsibility in Large Scale Enterprises.

Author

Buehler, Vernon M. and Shetty, Y. K.

Subjects
SOCIAL responsibility of business, INDUSTRIES & society, SOCIAL policy, BUSINESS enterprises & the environment, INDUSTRIAL management & society, CORPORATE culture, BUSINESS ethics, SOCIAL action, LEGAL compliance -- Social aspects, ORGANIZATIONAL behavior, CORPORATIONS
Abstract

The nature and timing of social actions of 232 industrial and non-industrial corporations appearing on Fortune's list are analyzed and the motivational bases for these actions are assessed in this paper. Approximately half of the firms studied appear to have well-developed programs in urban, consumer, and environmental areas, with most initiated since 1968. These companies have strong policy support from top management and usually have a high level executive with defined social-program responsibilities. Despite tremendous external pressures, however, a large number of companies have obviously not instituted well-planned and-integrated responses. Although structural mechanisms do not guarantee effective responses, they do indicate the kind of management leadership and company climate that seems prerequisite for company actions. Corporations cite enlightened self-interest as their prime motivator for various social actions; however, legal compliance is a major stimulant, particularly in the environmental area. Corporate experience with governmental regulations indicate, however, that their self-interest is best served by a sensitivity to social concern and by a willingness to take initiative before a confrontation. Finally, a company's size and industry characteristics seem to significantly influence its social actions and motivations and these are important considerations for public policy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
1974
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3. Catching up on cleaning up.

Subjects
AIR pollution, WATER pollution, BUSINESS enterprises & the environment, ELECTRIC utilities
Abstract

The article reports on results of a survey released by McGraw-Hill Economics Department which showed that American businesses plan to spend 6.2 billion U.S. dollars in 1973 to control air and water pollution. The survey also showed that companies need to spend 22.3 billion U.S. dollars to meet the pollution standards. On its part, electric utilities are planning to spend over 1.1 billion U.S. dollars in 1973 on pollution control.

Published
1973

4. MOTIVATIONS FOR CORPORATE SOCIAL ACTION.

Author

Buehler, Vernon M. and Shetty, Y. K.

Subjects
SOCIAL responsibility of business, ISSUES management (Public relations), MOTIVATION (Psychology), CORPORATIONS, SOCIAL action, BUSINESS enterprises & the environment, CUSTOMER relations, CORPORATE image -- Social aspects, URBAN violence prevention, LEGAL compliance, SOCIAL history, INDUSTRIES & society
Abstract

The article looks at a study exploring the motivations that large corporations cited for their socially responsible actions in urban, consumer and environmental affairs. The study asked for firms to compare the importance of specific motivations when making decisions regarding the three given categories of social involvement. Forestalling violence and generating profit were the most important motivators cited. Legal compliance and the creation of a positive corporate image were reported as being less important.

Published
1974
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5. POLICY AND PLANNING IMPACTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN MAJOR CORPORATIONS.

Author

Henry, Harold W.

Subjects
BUSINESS planning -- Environmental aspects, SOCIAL responsibility of business, POLLUTION control costs, ENVIRONMENTAL protection standards, BUSINESS enterprises & the environment, POLLUTION, ENVIRONMENTAL law, AUTOMOBILE industry & the environment, GREEN movement, ETHICS
Abstract

The policy and planning impacts of the pollution control movement have been significant in industrial corporations. The costs have been high, but some adaptations have been beneficial. Pollution control efforts of major proportions will continue for many years, but society must make difficult trade-offs between social goals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
1973
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6. Occupational noise and vibration protection in the Federal Republic of Germany.

Author

Schulz, Gunter

Subjects
INDUSTRIAL noise, BUSINESS enterprises & the environment, MEDICAL care
Abstract

Explains how industrial noise and vibration in the Federal Republic of Germany can be kept down to tolerable levels. Effectiveness of decreasing noise levels in industries; Effects of the works on machine manufacturers and users; Significance of the attention paid to medical care in industry.

Published
1972

7. 4. BUYING AND PURCHASING.

Author

Hollander, Stanley C.

Subjects
HUMAN behavior, PURCHASING, AUTHORITY, POLITICAL science, BUSINESS enterprises & the environment, SOCIAL responsibility of business, BUSINESS ethics
Abstract

Two abstracts are presented for articles pertaining to the buying and purchasing of goods and services. The first is "An Approach to Human Ethology," by W. M. S. Russell. The second is The Concept of Power," by Robert A. Dahl.

Published
1958