Social Responsibility Debate

Student has been assigned their position "against" social responsibility. Students will prepare an argument to be based on their position (approximately 125 words).

Examples of Supportive Arguments "against" Social Responsibility:

1. The purpose of business in U.S. society is to generate profit for owners.

2. Involvement in social programs gives business too much power.

3. There is potential for conflicts of interests.

4. Business lacks the expertise to manage social programs.

Social responsibility: The set of obligations that an organization has to protect and enhances the societal context in which it functions.