Social Sustainability

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Social Sustainability
Student’s Name
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Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................2
Social Sustainability Issues in the Case.......................................................................................................2
CRAP Analysis...........................................................................................................................................4
Recommendations.......................................................................................................................................6
References...................................................................................................................................................7

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Social Sustainability
Introduction
Multinational corporations have been accused of ignoring the corporate social
responsibility that they have in areas that they operate especially in developing countries. This is
seen in the quest for profits and different business approaches as compared to what happens in
their home countries. The literature on MNCs has reported that most of these organizations have
violated human rights issues in developing countries and caused more harm than benefits. The
case of study presents some ethical issues that have not been addressed in the course of business
in Pakistan.
Social Sustainability Issues in the Case
a) Ethical differences between developed countries and developing countries.
Developed countries run their businesses on the idea of corporate idealism which does
not always work in developing countries since they face different economic and business
challenges. According to French & Wokutch (2005), the local law and the community operate on
economic situations that are comfortable with the status quo in the country. This makes it
difficult to implement ethical guidelines from America or developed countries to places like
Pakistan. For example, most girls do not go to school in this country and their mothers are forced
to walk with them as the only way of keeping them safe and increasing their economic income.
Since their mothers are poor they have to engage in work to boost the family income and at the
same time keep themselves busy.
b) Different economic situations in developing countries