In the textbook and in our first lecture, we discussed models that emphasize that corporations…

In the textbook and in our first lecture, we discussed models that emphasize that corporations should make decisions that increase shareholder value. A growing thought is that corporate decisions should be guided by the welfare of other stakeholders, such as employees, the communities they operate in, and the environment. Corporations are undertaking some efforts along these lines and reporting progress to shareholders. For example, Google has created data centers that hope to utilize 100% renewable energy. Senator Elizabeth Warren has even pushed for legislation that would require consideration of these other stakeholders. However, others argue that the idea of corporate social responsibility is a vague concept, and that it is unclear what should fall under this broad umbrella.

Your initial post may address the following questions:

• Should corporations focus solely on shareholder value or also consider other stakeholders?
• What are the limitations or potential setbacks of a CSR focus? In other words, what are the limitations of a corporation basing decisions on non-shareholder stakeholders?
• What examples of corporate social responsibility have you seen? Are these examples positive or negative?

Your initial post must be between 250-500 words in length. Your writing should follow APA citation guidelines.