ETHICS IN BUSINESS: A Comprehensive Analysis of Publix Supermarket CSR

This report provides an analysis of Publix Supermarket's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), mission, and vision statements. It examines Publix's commitment to environmental and social responsibilities, focusing on practices that protect the environment, support communities, and promote health. The report includes quotes on the mission, vision, and CSR statements, highlighting the company's dedication to customer value, employee well-being, and community involvement. It also discusses internal and external plans to improve CSR endeavors, including strategies to enhance employee skills, promote technology accessibility, and apply science-based approaches. The report concludes with recommendations for improving Publix's mission and vision statements, emphasizing the importance of adapting to the software business environment and computer technology advancements.

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Corporate social responsibility is known as the standard business practices of the
companies. The overall objective of the organization is to achieve a positive impact on society by
maximizing the creation of shared value for the business owner, stakeholders, and employees
(Mansi, Pandey, & Ghauri, 2017). The following discussion will cover the quote on the
statement of vision, mission, and CSR of Publix supermarket. This organization is listed as the
largest retailer in America. Organizations to become more sustainable make the recycling bags.
The discussion will also include the plan that externally, internally affects the organization and
CSR endeavor that based on the vision and mission of the organization.
 Mission statement
The mission of the Publix supermarket is to deliver quality food and become the premier retailer
of quality food within the globe.
 Vision statement
The vision of the Publix supermarket is to present that organization is dedicated to community
involvement and serve customers as a great place to shop and work.
 CSR statement
Publix supermarket is committed to environmental and social responsibilities. It focuses on the
practices of business by preserving and protecting the environment, support communities, and
promotes customers' and associations' health. Environmental responsibility is very important to
Publix (Todd, 2019).
 Quote on the mission statement
A mission statement is made on the commitment to deliver the values to stakeholders, customers,
and employees. It is known as the favorite supermarket chain of customers. It makes many
numbers of commitments, customer’s value, and focused on the intolerant of waste. It is
dedicated to the dignity, employment security and value of associates. It is devoted to the
stewardship of stockholders with high standards.
 Quote on a vision statement

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The vision statement of the Publix supermarket has the objective to make the best place to work
and ensuring the regular attraction of talented people. It makes the working environment great
that support to retain the existing talent. Publix successfully has become capable to do it more
successfully. It also likes to provide quality services to customers and dedicated to the
community. This also presents the organization's involvement in the local community. It has
developed the many projects of community and invested heavily to make the services of
customers seamless and outstanding. These all support the organization to grow tremendously.
 Quote on CSR statement
Publix supermarket has a good reputation. It is known as the Lakeland based chain of the
supermarket. It has earned the best spot within the index of corporate social responsibility. The
associate of the organization supports many efforts of the community and rolls their sleeve and
get the involvement. This organization appreciates its customers and recognizes associates for
passion and commitment to make the difference within everyday life.
The organization is responsible to take the public seriously and believe that it is important
to serve the requirements of individuals within the communities at the global level. The
organization has partnered with a large number of non-profits youth-serving organizations with
the initiative to create new opportunities regarding education, employment, and
entrepreneurship. The organization is honored to help individuals and drive success within the
global economy of the twenty-first century (Smith, 2013).
The organization focuses to bring the best in people by the support of objectives and
empower to find a deep purpose and meaning within the work. Internally it will support the
organization to develop the program relating to dynamic, sustainable, and strategies (Grimm,
(2011). These kinds of programs will reinforce values and culture. Organization growth mindset
cultures start by valuing learning over knowledge and seeks new ideas by embracing the
challenges and improve over time. The organization will become more committed to supporting
the employee's well-being and safety. Externally organizations will support and ensure every
individual to build the skills and access the resources that are necessary to succeed within the
digital economy. It will also support the organization to make the technology accessible and
available to everyone. Policies will enhance the economic opportunities for the organization by

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applying the science-based approach and collaborate closely with the partners of industry and
suppliers (Abdulkareem, Akinnubi, & Oyeniran, 2012).
The new CSR endeavor for the mission and vision statement of Publix supermarket will
be based on the general idea about the business nature and organization requirements. The
recommendations to improve the organization’s mission and vision statement are to rely on the
environment of the software business and computer technology that specify broader innovation
within the related products and computing networks. Organization to improve its mission
statement can include information regarding Publix strategies. To improve its vision statement
Publix can represent information about the target market leadership regarding a particular set of
software products and computer technology within the decades to come (Huang, & Chen, 2013).
In the limelight of the discussion, it can be concluded that for the success Publix should
follow the basic requirements and focus more on the mission, vision, and corporate social
responsibilities statement for getting success at a higher level by altering the basic functions.

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