This case study delves into Caterpillar Inc., a multinational corporation specializing in construction equipment, financial services, energy, and transportation products, with a significant global presence. It highlights the company's commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) as a core strategy, focusing on balancing profit generation with minimizing environmental pollution. The study examines the ethical standards and practices employed by Caterpillar, including utilitarianism and the Intersecting Circles Model of CSR, alongside qualitative and quantitative tools for ethical assessment. It outlines the ethics auditing schedule, follow-up actions, and the importance of regular employee training on CSR and ethical considerations. The analysis concludes that companies must prioritize CSR and ethics, emphasizing continuous employee training to foster a culture of ethical conduct, and directs readers to various references for further reading and research, enhanced by resources and solved assignments available on Desklib.
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