Comments on: What corporate social responsibility means to me http://blog.givewell.org/2007/06/02/what-corporate-social-responsibility-means-to-me/ Exploring how to get real change for your dollar. Thu, 17 May 2012 06:20:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.7 by: Bonnie F http://blog.givewell.org/2007/06/02/what-corporate-social-responsibility-means-to-me/#comment-45093 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 01:09:55 +0000 http://blog.givewell.org/2007/06/02/what-corporate-social-responsibility-means-to-me/#comment-45093 I value your opinion about corporations and charity. However what about the Ronald McDonald house. That is sponserd by a corporation? That is McDonald's own charity. They started it. Without them what would we have? I know it is great that people give to the charity of their choosing but sometimes a corporation can spur people on by example. I value your opinion about corporations and charity. However what about the Ronald McDonald house. That is sponserd by a corporation? That is McDonald’s own charity. They started it. Without them what would we have? I know it is great that people give to the charity of their choosing but sometimes a corporation can spur people on by example.

]]> by: Eddie http://blog.givewell.org/2007/06/02/what-corporate-social-responsibility-means-to-me/#comment-39875 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:49:40 +0000 http://blog.givewell.org/2007/06/02/what-corporate-social-responsibility-means-to-me/#comment-39875 "there is a heck of a lot more to being valuable to society than making money" I whole heartedly agree. It reminds me of a paper or concept of Buddhist economics. This describes the economy for this culture as being the least materialist as possible. Often I wish more people would think, or at least give consideration, to this way way of thought. “there is a heck of a lot more to being valuable to society than making money”

I whole heartedly agree. It reminds me of a paper or concept of Buddhist economics. This describes the economy for this culture as being the least materialist as possible. Often I wish more people would think, or at least give consideration, to this way way of thought.

]]> by: Holden http://blog.givewell.org/2007/06/02/what-corporate-social-responsibility-means-to-me/#comment-6895 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 17:10:31 +0000 http://blog.givewell.org/2007/06/02/what-corporate-social-responsibility-means-to-me/#comment-6895 Thanks for the response. As I think the end of my post makes clear, I'm not exactly super-sanguine about capitalism. I agree conceptually that there is a heck of a lot more to being valuable to society than making money. And so, I agree with the concept behind your website. But, I think the quality of analysis and dialogue on your website is very low. I don't know how that can be changed, but I hope you are thinking about it. To throw up your hands and say "We gave people a forum, they say whatever they want, mission accomplished" would be irresponsible. Even if it results in a profit. Thanks for the response. As I think the end of my post makes clear, I’m not exactly super-sanguine about capitalism. I agree conceptually that there is a heck of a lot more to being valuable to society than making money. And so, I agree with the concept behind your website.

But, I think the quality of analysis and dialogue on your website is very low. I don’t know how that can be changed, but I hope you are thinking about it. To throw up your hands and say “We gave people a forum, they say whatever they want, mission accomplished” would be irresponsible. Even if it results in a profit.

]]> by: Rod http://blog.givewell.org/2007/06/02/what-corporate-social-responsibility-means-to-me/#comment-6578 Sun, 03 Jun 2007 06:50:56 +0000 http://blog.givewell.org/2007/06/02/what-corporate-social-responsibility-means-to-me/#comment-6578 Great post. Thanks for checking out the site. Corporations are most definitely not people but all corporations are composed of people and should consequently be treated as such... otherwise, as you've mentioned, "dirty tricks" are standard business practice. A corporation is a legal entity driven by you and me... we're not just customers, we're also the business leaders who make decisions that effect people's lives. What is not in question is that every corporation serves people and should be accountable to people accordingly. Best, Rod Great post. Thanks for checking out the site.

Corporations are most definitely not people but all corporations are composed of people and should consequently be treated as such… otherwise, as you’ve mentioned, “dirty tricks” are standard business practice. A corporation is a legal entity driven by you and me… we’re not just customers, we’re also the business leaders who make decisions that effect people’s lives.

What is not in question is that every corporation serves people and should be accountable to people accordingly.

Best,
Rod

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