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5. Socialists
Those that see the actions of business as manipulating, and even oppressing
other classes of people.
Business is a concentrator of wealth in society and so the task of business,
social, and environmental responsibility is very large much more so than
merely adopting token policies
Business should recognise and redresses the imbalances in society and
provides benefits to stakeholders well beyond the owners of capital.
6. Radical feminists
Also seek a significant re-adjustment in the ownership and structure of
society.
They argue that society and business are based on values that are usually
considered masculine in nature such as aggression, power, assertiveness,
hierarchy, domination, and competitiveness.
It would be better if society and business were based instead on
connectedness, equality, dialogue, compassion, fairness, and mercy
(traditionally seen as feminine characteristics).
7. Deep ecologists
The most extreme position, strongly believing that humans have no more
intrinsic right to exist than any other species
The worlds ecosystems of flora and fauna are so valuable and fragile that it
is immoral for these to be damaged simply for the purpose of human
economic growth.
The idea of strategic CSR is very specific and goes beyond we are green etc it
permeates all KPIs and objectives