TOPIC:
As well as making money, businesses also have social responsibilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
IDEAS:
I. Introduction
- The argument that businesses have social responsibilities in addition to making money
- The personal stance on this issue
II. Arguments in favor of businesses having social responsibilities
- The impact of businesses on society and the environment
- The potential for businesses to use their resources and influence to address social or environmental issues
- The ethical considerations of businesses operating in a broader social context
III. Arguments against businesses having social responsibilities
- The argument that businesses should focus on maximizing profits and leave social issues to governments or other organizations
- The potential for social responsibility initiatives to distract from or detract from a business’s core objectives
- The potential for social responsibility to be used as a marketing or PR tool without genuine commitment or impact
IV. Conclusion
- Recap of main points and personal stance on the issue
- The importance of considering the multiple dimensions of the issue and finding a balanced approach to the role of businesses in society.