The document outlines 10 "commandments" of corporate social responsibility. The commandments instruct corporations to take corrective action before required, work with constituents to resolve problems, establish industry standards, admit mistakes, get involved in social programs, help fix environmental issues, monitor social changes, enforce codes of conduct, take public stands, and strive for ongoing profits.

1. THE TEN COMMANDMENT OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (Business & Society Review, 1984) Prepared by: Jo B. Bitonio Lecture – Presentation to Coop Seminar

2. 1. Thou shall take corrective action before its required

3. 2. Thou shall work with affected constituents to resolve mutual problems

4. 3. Thou shall work to establish industry-wide standards and self-regulation

5. 4. Thou shall publicly admit your mistakes

6. 5. Thou shall get involved in appropriate social programs

7. 6. Thou shall help correct environmental problems

8. 7. Thou shall monitor the changing social environment

9. 8. Thou shall establish and enforce a corporate code of conduct

10. 9.Thou shall take needed public stands on social issues

11. 10. Thou shall strive to make profits on an on-going basis

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