DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
Fourth Semester
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS
(2013 2014 Academic Year and 2014 Calendar Year
Onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — X 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Can the symbiotic relationship between business and
society be leveraged by firms to create competitive
advantages? Explain.
2. Does governance deficit at the country-level affect the
success of firms operating in that country?
3. What are the common myths associated with corporate
social responsibility?
4. Give an overview of the CSR voluntary guidelines- 2009.
5. Explain corporate corruption.
6. List and explain any two basic principles of ancient
Indian wisdom and insight that have an impact on the
management of organisations.
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7. Detail the process of social accounting and audit for
firms.
8. Write short notes on 'Value Based Management'.
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. 'The no care attitude of the business spells its end'. Do
you agree?
10. What is an NGO? Detail their functioning and the role
they play in the CSR activities of organisations.
11. Present in detail the legislations governing CSR in India.
Are these effective?
12. 'Ethics is essential for the success of a business'. Detail
the arguments for and against this statement.
13. What are the various ways in which companies can
communicate their CSR activities to the general public?
Give examples.
14. Does quality of work life impact the effectiveness and an
employee? Does Indian philosophy provide any support
for this?
15. How do corporate abuse their power? What are the
consequences?