Integra LifeSciences CSR Strategy and Mansoor's Ethical Choices

Integra LifeSciences CSR strategy
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) refers to ways that companies or firms adopt in their
business activities that are ethical, society friendly, and accrues benefits to the community
regarding development (Mourougan, 2015).
Corporate social responsibility managers rely on several core competencies that are aimed at
improving the welfare of the community as well as the business itself. Some of the competencies
are strategic business, community partnership and harnessing diversity (Maimunah , 2009).
Integra strategic plan is to create awareness of science and technology among teachers and
students. To achieve this strategy the company has initiated collaborations among primary and
secondary schools aimed at enhancing innovation through science and technology and by
supporting science, technology, engineering and maths experience in schools.
Maria Rogers Argument
There are solid arguments that support corporate social responsibility. One of the substantial
evidence for pursuing a strategic CSR program is the reason that it could lead to innovation
(Asongu, 2007).
Maria believes that industries need a diverse approach in the development of new methods and
products. Maria advocates for disruptive innovation to enhance effective growth and excellence
of businesses in today’s industries. However, to enhance a continual improvement in the
products development, skills and expertise need to be improved by the industry leaders.
Q2 (A) Mansoor Ethical choices
Ethical issues have arisen in the determination of harmful pollutants through scientific research.
Formulation of environmental pollution policy on the guidelines of emission of pollutants is
marred with double standards while factories focus is on production rather than environment
conservation (Elliott, 2016).
1. Environment conservation and safeguarding jobs
Mansoor is faced with a dilemma of laying off 250 employees to invest in a technology that
helps reduce the water pollution discharge to the black sea. Moreover, relocation of the firm to
Bulgaria government where the water pollution measures are less strict is an ethical issue.
Conservation of the ecosystem remains a duty of conscience regardless of regulations governing
the act. Therefore, Mansoor should do the right thing.