...while remaining mentally competent throughout the process. Therefore, Sue requested the right to participate in voluntary euthanasia to have the option to end her own life with dignity. The law in Canada prohibits physician assisted suicide, so she challenged the law in court. However, the British Columbian court ruled in majority against Rodriguez. Rodriguez then appealed the court’s decision to the Supreme Court of British Columbia but the court had dismissed her appeal to participate in voluntary euthanasia with one dissenting judge and forwarded it to the parliament. The final decision made by the parliament was brought before the supreme court of Canada, which resulted in a 5-4 majority decision in favor of the current law that criminalized physician assisted suicide. Sue Rodriguez case embodies a serious ethical dilemma. It raised many philosophical and moral issues; this essay will analyze the various issues that justify the Supreme Court of Canada’s majority decision verses the dissenting judges. The key arguments that Rodriguez made in court were section 241(b) of the criminal code of Canada. Section 241(b) states that: anyone who aids or abets a person to commit suicide, whether suicide ensues or not, is guilty of an indictable offence liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding fourteen years. She elucidated that this law violated her right to life, liberty and security of the person, section 7 of the Canadian...
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...Bond University ePublications@bond Corporate Governance eJournal Faculty of Law 4-12-2007 Corporate Social Responsibility: Impact of globalisation and international business Kim Kercher Bond University, Kim_Kercher@bond.edu.au Recommended Citation Kim Kercher. (2007) "Corporate Social Responsibility: Impact of globalisation and international business" ,, . http://epublications.bond.edu.au/cgej/4 This Journal Article is brought to you by the Faculty of Law at ePublications@bond. It has been accepted for inclusion in Corporate Governance eJournal by an authorized administrator of ePublications@bond. For more information, please contact Bond University's Repository Coordinator. Corporate Social Responsibility: Impact of globalisation and international business Abstract [Extract] Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is associated with the conduct of corporations and in particular whether corporations owe a duty to stakeholders other than shareholders. Whilst the phrase ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ may be gaining momentum, the concept itself is not new. The question as to whether corporations owe duties to broader stakeholders has been debated at various times throughout the twentieth century. Keywords corporate social responsibility, corporations, globalisation, international business This journal article is available at ePublications@bond: http://epublications.bond.edu.au/cgej/4 Corporate Social Responsibility ‐ Impact of globalisation and international business ...
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...Case Study - AngloAmerican [pic] Business ethics and corporate social responsibility 1. Introduction Anglo American is one of the world’s leading mining companies. It is a UK public limited company and operates on a global scale. Anglo American operates mainly in the primary sector of the world economy. This, as the name suggests, covers industries involved in the first stage of economic activity, such as mining and agriculture. [pic] Anglo American operates throughout the world. It has extensive operations in Africa, where 76% of its employees live. It is also a major employer in Europe. Its Tarmac aggregates and construction products business employs nearly 7,000 people in the UK. As a primary producer, Anglo American plays an important role in the world economy. Anglo American produces five main types of raw material. [pic] Mining operations can have a big impact on the environment and on the societies where they work. Since most mineral resources belong to nation states, mining companies largely depend upon a licence to operate from governments. This allows them to extract and process minerals in return for investment and the payment of taxes and royalties. Increasingly it is also important to get the consent of local communities to mining development – a ‘social licence’ to operate. Like all businesses, mining companies are under increasing scrutiny from pressure groups as well as the general public. Anglo American seeks to adopt fair and sound business...
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...share of employment, income generation and investment should proceed with ethical business and strive to make a positive contribution to the society. Integrated in the business, the obligation of corporate social responsibility (CSR) is the pathway to attaining a sustainable positive impact of business on society through socially responsible business. Although CSR as a concept came into being in the 1980s, with the recognition of business's social and environmental responsibilities, it can be traced back to the 1800s as part of business model. At least three similar initiatives by Sir Titus Salt (1853), Joseph Rowntree (1879), and Lever Brothers (1888) serve as examples of CSR. Today, the CSR issue combines a set of well-recognised principles that govern the manner a business should maintain in dealing with the stakeholders. CSR has been defined by contemporary...
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...with market-based policies • Turning to the power of the market: Environmental economic policies Environmental Tax Ecological Compensation Mechanism Green Trade Policy Green Government Procurement Green Insurance Green Securities Green Credit China’s Green Credit Policy • Context: Banks provide 80-90% of funding to Chinese enterprises • Dual Purpose: Direct credits away from highly polluting and high energy-consuming enterprises and projects Direct credits toward energy conservation and emission reduction at preferential terms • Launched in July 2007 by three agencies: Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP) China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) People’s Bank of China (PBOC) • New feature: Inter-agency collaboration with clear implementation responsibilities Based on lessons learned from the 1995 policy experience IFC Partnership with Chinese Agencies on Green Credit • Objective: Knowledge transfer of IFC experience in sustainable finance Collaboration Framework with MEP, CBRC Complementary activities on Green Securities Policy Policy dialogue and implementation guidance Awareness Raising & Training Access to the Equator Principles network Encourage south-south collaboration IFC’s Sustainability Framework 5 IFC 2006 Performance Standards PS1: Social and Environmental Assessment...
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...recognize CSR standards Bodies that governs CSR through out the world World Business Council for Sustainable Development -Corporate Social Responsibility is the continuing commitment by business to behave ethically and contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and their families as well as of the local community and society at large Business For Social Responisbilities Operating a business in a manner that meets or exceeds the ethical, legal, commercial and public expectations that society has of business The European Commision A concept whereby companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations and in their interaction with their stakeholders on a voluntary basis The ASEAN CSR Networks CSR is about how businesses align their values and behavior with the expectations and needs of stakeholders - not just customers and investors, but also employees, suppliers, communities, regulators, special interest groups and society as a whole. It describes a company's commitment to be accountable to its stakeholders The CSR Pyramid Philanthropic Responsibilities...
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...& Oil and Gas Sector Supplement © 2000-2012 GRI Version 3.1/OGSS Final version The Oil and Gas Sector Supplement is based on the G3.1 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines © 2000-2012 GRI Version 3.1/OGSS Final version Oil and Gas Sector Supplement Sustainability Reporting Guidelines RG & OGSS Table of Contents Overview of the Guidance provided in this Document for the Oil and Gas Sector Human Rights Society Product Responsibility 43 47 52 Preface Sustainable Development and the Transparency Imperative General Reporting Notes Data Gathering Report Form and Frequency Assurance 10 Glossary of Terms Acknowledgments 12 12 13 14 54 54 55 56 58 Introduction Introductory Section for the Oil and Gas Sector Overview of Sustainability Reporting The Purpose of a Sustainability Report Orientation to the GRI Reporting Framework Orientation to the GRI Guidelines Applying the Guidelines Part 1 Defining Report Content, Quality, and Boundary Guidance for Defining Report Content Principles for Defining Report Content Principles for Defining Report Quality Guidance for Report Boundary Setting 16 17 22 26 Part 2 Standard Disclosures Strategy and Profile 1. Strategy and Analysis 2. Organizational Profile 3. Report Parameters 4. Governance, Commitments, and Engagement 5. Management Approach and Performance Indicators Economic Environmental Social: Labor Practices and Decent Work 40 29 29 30 30 31 33 34 36 Version 3.1/OGSS Final version ...
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...Theme: International standards and principles on business and human rights Outline 1. UN Global Compact 2. Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights At first sight, it is difficult to trace the connection between human rights and business. However, nowadays the proximity of these concepts has been developing rapidly and ceases to amaze. For many influential companies this direction has already become a mainstream. Companies can achieve real progress in observing human rights and at the same time succeed in conduct of business operations. Respect for human rights by commercial structures has become a "sign" of an ideal, socially responsible organization and comfortable for the best shots. With the support of business and other stakeholders, the UN Global Compact’s governance framework was adopted by then UN Secretary-General Annan on 12 August 2005 following a yearlong international process co-led by Georg Kell, Executive Director of the UN Global Compact and Professor John Ruggie, then Special Advisor to the Secretary-General. That process included studying networked governance models of other cutting-edge global action and solution networks and holding focus groups with participants and stakeholders, including governments, local networks, and academics. The resulting governance framework distributes governance functions among several entities so as to engage participants and stakeholders at the global and local levels in making decisions and giving advice...
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...Social responsibilities in Mitsubishi The Corporate social responsibilities (CSR) is the one of the most hot issue in business. The goal of CSR is to embrace responsibility for the company's actions and encourage a positive impact through its activities on the environment, stakeholders and all other members of the public who may also be considered as stakeholders. This is right to Mitsubishi Corporation (MC)! CSR activities have contributed to the success of the Corporation in business. In order to have this achievement, MC focus on The Three Corporate Principles, which are the foundation of the vision and strategy for their commitment to corporate social responsibility: Corporate Responsibility to Society, Integrity and Fairness and Global Understanding Through Business. MC’s basic policy on CSR- related activities is: * Building partnership with NGOs: focus on specific communities, work on cultivating strong relationships with relevant NGOs in those particular areas. * The issue of human rights: putting the rights of employees first. * CRS to the company is a combination of regulation and voluntary action is essential, adopt a clear regulatory response and policy stance. * From a global perspective, MC should also be involved in businesses that help benefit the poorer inhabitants of the world's developing nations. The term corporate social responsibilities is often used to express to which business strategically meet the economic, legal, ethical and philanthropic...
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...Right to Self-Organization Report Outline Camposano, Lance Christian Catacutan, Gabriel Navarro, Deserie Faith I. Talavera, Edward Paolo C. Tuanquin, Beatricia Elda S. 2MUS1BM Sociology TTh 7:00AM-8:30AM Mr. Fiedacan? :O I. Motivation Activity: a. Question and answer portion with the class: i. What comes to your mind when you hear the word Self-organization? ii. Do you apply it with yourselves? II. Introduction: Right to Self-organization Legal Aspect Labor and Worker's Rights ARTICLE XIII: Social Justice and Human Rights Labor Section 3. The State shall afford full protection to labor, local and overseas, organized and unorganized, and promote full employment and equality of employment opportunities for all. It shall guarantee the rights of all workers to self-organization, collective bargaining and negotiations, and peaceful concerted activities, including the right to strike in accordance with law. They shall be entitled to security of tenure, humane conditions of work, and a living wage. They shall also participate in policy and decision-making processes affecting their rights and benefits as may be provided by law. The State shall promote the principle of shared responsibility between workers and employers and the preferential use of voluntary modes in settling disputes, including conciliation, and shall enforce their mutual compliance therewith to foster industrial peace.The State shall regulate the relations between workers...
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...(1) What is the point at which a legal agreement is said to have occurred? Intend to contract. (2) What is the difference between an enforceable, unenforceable, express and implied contract? Unenforceable Agreement occurs when the parties intend to form a valid bar-gain but a court declares that some rule of law prevents enforcing it. Voidable Contract Occurs when the law permits one party to terminate the agreement. Void Agreement is one that neither party can enforce, usually because the purpose of the deal is illegal or because one of the parties had no legal authority to make a contract. (3) Describe a situation where a breach of contract has occurred. Most contracts are discharged by full performance or sometimes the parties discharge a contract by agreement. (4) If there is a breach of contract, what remedies are available? Compensatory Damages (Expectation Interest), Consequential Damages (Special Damages), Incidental Damages (Relatively Minor) (5) What conditions would constitute a discharge of a contract? A party is discharged when they no longer have any duties under a contract. (6) Describe the conditions for a discharge of a contractual obligation. Most contracts are discharged by full performance or sometimes the parties discharge a contract by agreement. (7) Describe types of acceptable performance of a contract. Strict and Substantial Performance. 1) Strict: requires one party to perform its duties perfectly. 2) Substantial: generally sufficient...
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...today’s business world. The phasing and sequencing of readings starting with Ethics, then to Sustainability and ending with CSR provides a good foundation to the business practices of CSR. Without the foundational understanding of Ethics normative theories and Sustainability phenomenon and issues, and the concepts of socialism, capitalism, corporate citizenship, the readings and eventual learning about the subject of CSR would be more superficial and spiritless. The 4 key normative ethical theories of Egoism, Utilitarianism, Kant’s, Rights have very different moral reasoning in judging what is right or wrong, good or bad. Egoism is very individualistic and consequentialist. Utilitarianism is also consequentialist but based upon the aggregated greatest number of well beings. The opposite of these two are non-consequentialist, one theory is based on the motives – Kant’s categorical imperative and second theory is based on Rights, human rights and natural rights. Each ethical theory has its valid points and justification. In real life practice, we may tend to adopt or skew towards some ethical theory more than others depending on our conviction at that moment, much influenced by life experience, parental influence, culture, religion, country and circumstances then. Sustainability is related to the environment as many resources are irreversible and finite in quantity. In an...
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...simulations of bioterror and nuke attacks? New york and DC 4. What kind of facilities are specified in the physical security perimeter control? All information processing facilities 5. Which of the following best represents the principle of “economy of mechanism?” run only the services and applications necessary to perform the desired function 6. What is the primary goal of establishing incident management responsibilities and procedures? Ensuring an effective response to security investigations. 7. An organization has implemented a Windows environment with Active Directory. They have set up groups with limited access for each department, such as Human Resources and Accounting. Additional access rights needed for certain tasks within each department are assigned to specialized groups, such as Accounting_Payroll and Human Resources_Benefits. User accounts are added to the groups that have the appropriate access rights to meet their assigned responsibilities. What type of access control model is this organization using? Role Based Access Control 8. Why is it important to temper good intentions with knowledge with regard to employee awareness training? Clear and specific policies protect both the organization and the employees. 9. In addition to high-level policy, what is needed for explaining how to meet policy objectives? Specific operating procedures 10. From a security perspective, which of the following should be the most important prerequisite to posting new data on an existing...
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...HUMAN RIGHTS LAW PROJECT ON RIGHTS OF ELDERLY Riswana Mahamood 703 7th Semester NUALS ACKNOWLEDGMENT I would like to thank my Teacher Smt Liji Samuel, for providing me with an opportunity to do research and submit a project, the college authorities for the Library without which I wouldn’t have been able to get an exact idea as to how to go about the completion of this project. I’d thank the support of my classmates in this regard too. My Parents, who have supported me throughout. God Almighty, For being there. 01/10/2014 Riswana Mahamood 703 Cochin,Kerala Introduction Ageing is a natural process, which inevitably occurs in human life cycle. It brings with a host of challenges in the life of the elderly, which are mostly engineered by the changes in their body, mind, thought process and the living patterns. Ageing refers to a decline in the functional capacity of the organs of the human body, which occurs mostly due to physiological transformation, it never...
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...ASSIGNMENT TOPIC THE UN SYSTEM OF HUMAN RIGHTS: A CRITICAL EXAMINATION. There are a number of human rights provisions in the charter of the United nations, Article 1 includes in the purposes of the organization the promotion and encouragement of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion. Article 13(1) notes that the general Assembly shall initiate studies and make recommendation regarding the realization of human rights for all, while Article 55 provides that the United Nation shall promote universal respect for and observance of human rights, in a significant provision Article 56 states that: all members pledge themselves to take joint and separate action in co-operation with the organization for the achievement of the purposes set forth in article 55 . The United Nations officially became an institution with the ratification of the UN Charter on October 24, 1945. From then on, it quickly became an active international body. On January 10, 1946, the first General Assembly met at Westminster, London. There were 51 nations represented at this first meeting. One week later, on January 17, the Security Council first met, also in London. The following week, on January 24, the General Assembly adopted its first resolution, focusing on peaceful uses of atomic energy and the elimination of weapons of mass destruction. February 1 of that year saw the appointment of the first Secretary-General, Trygve Lie...
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