Social responsibility iso 26000 conference

The seven core subjects are explained in Clause 6 of the ISO standard. They are listed below, along with their subclause numbers. Core subject: Organizational governance, subclause 6. Core subject: Human rights, subclause 6. Core subject: Labor practices, subclause 6. The goal is to prevent unfair competition based on exploitation and abuse.

Core subject: Environment, subclause 6. Core subject: Fair operating practices, subclause 6. Core subject: Consumer issues, subclause 6. Standards for a sustainable agri-food system on World Food Day.

French vintners creating a better future with ISO , sip by sip. Load more. The training will help participants understand the fundamental purpose of ISO and explain the content and the interrelationships between the guidance, local industry practice and the relevant legislative framework. The training will also highlight the importance of results and improvements in organizational behavior on social responsibility. These surveys were structured in always that they contained several questions about the subject of the research and posted online where the citizens of Lebanon were given a chance to participate by answering the questions.

Besides, there were other surveys that were carried one on one in Lebanon where the citizens were specifically the those employed in industries were interrogated and gave their opinions concerning the subject of the research and this was perceived to be the effective methodology in getting credible information about social responsibility in Lebanese industries.

The other method that was used is the administering of questionnaires that also worked hand in hand with the one on one surveys. Study of the historical data was also another method that was used to study the trend of social responsibility in Lebanese industries.

This was done by looking at the history of industrial performance and how the welfare of the employees was taken into consideration and also how the community benefited from the industrial operations as well as the impact on the environment overtime. The three methods were used to access data and an analysis was done to find out whether Lebanon has had any change for last three decades in terms of improvement of social responsibility. Furthermore, the analyzed data would provide a way forward to on whether it would be helpful to have the adoption of the ISO standards or not.

The analysis of this data is depicted in the tables and graphs section. Sampling Design This was another independent method that was mainly focused on determining the impact of Lebanese industries to the environment.

For instance, samples of soil, water as well as air would be collected from various regions within the country and be analyzed and compared with the ones in areas dominated by the industries or in areas where the industries channel their waste products. This sampling of soil water and air would determine the ultimate impact of the industries to the environment and would provide an analysis of companies that have acquired the ISO Standards and those that have not and provide decisive recommendations on what should be done to ensure that the Lebanese industries do not directly affect the environment.

The soils found in areas where the industries discard their waste products contain poisonous chemicals that cannot allow practices of agriculture on such soils. But for those soil collected in rural areas where there are no industries, the soil is fertile, well-aerated and supports agriculture and the same applies to water and air where the rivers that act as waste disposal terminals are polluted to an extent that they cannot support aquatic life.

The recommendation for this sampling would be provided below at the recommendation stage. Research Design This research is designed to find out information about the impact and implication of ISO standards in the social responsibility of Lebanese industries so that credible conclusions can be obtained so that decisions can be made whether the standards are of great significance to the Lebanese industries or not.

This research is also designed to present facts concerning the negative impacts that emerge because of failing to acquire the international standards, and these facts can be presented to the Lebanese government for evaluation and decision-making. Limitations The main limitations in relation to this research include 1. Denial for accessing sensitive information about social responsibility from the Lebanese ministry of labor. Assessing the impact of corruption on people, community and the environment.

DOI: Enforcing the adoption of the ISO standards to the Lebanese industries that might oppose since many of them would fear spending capital to acquire them 4.

Reforming the labor sector which has been dominated by people who does not care about the welfare of others especially the welfare of the domestic workers and children Charts and Graphs The tables below represent the analysis of possible research and manipulation of data collected from various institutions and sectors of Lebanese economy to establish the impact, implication of failures to adopt the ISO standards and the current social responsibility state of the Lebanese industries and workforce.

Most of the jobs are dominated by the elite first class group that controls the Lebanese industrial operations. The fact that the country harbors many refugees from Palestine, most of them serve as casual laborers in the industries and in the domestic sector, together with the immigrants from Africa, Philippines and Sri Lanka. The top executive jobs are held by people with great political influence and they control the Lebanese industrial operations.

A number of factors attributed to this increase in unemployment and these include; increase in the number of refugees, poor living conditions among the low-class group, and rise in cases of corruption in both the public sector and private sector that deterred economic growth hence the rise in unemployment. All these factors are directly related to failures on the side of the government to implement the International standards that would give guidelines on how to counter unemployment.

Furthermore, another evident finding is the environmental pollution that has been on rise in Lebanon whereby it has been confirmed that currently, most of the garbage dumping sites have been closed due to poor managing and embezzlement of fund to manage the sites and as a result, garbage is carelessly dumped along the streets of towns in Lebanon. Recommendations There is urgency in Lebanese industrial sector to formulate strategies that would enhance the workers conditions and the impact of the industries to the environment and community.

The government should enforce laws that require all the companies to adopt the ISO Standards, in an effort to enhance social responsibility. The country should take the advantage of cheap labor provide by the refugees so that as to increase production level in the existing industries instead of restricting them from working in the country.

The country should focus on empowering the local companies to evade reliance on the imports. This will also ensure that the local companies are given consideration and priority besides, enhancing their standards of operation hence effective corporate social responsibility.

The country is affected by corrupt leaders and therefore, the Lebanese themselves should make a wise decision when it comes to the election so that the people who would be elected may be of integrity and ensure that all the resources are utilized effectively for the benefit of the workers, community and the environment. Conclusion Lebanon has great potential that can help the country grow economically in all sectors and this is due to available labor, resources and due to its strategic location.

This means that there is a need to have visionary leaders that would have strategic plans focused on enhancing social responsibility. Taking such steps would ensure that the general welfare of the citizens together with the refugees and immigrants is enhanced and the environmental challenges are dealt with immediately when they arise.

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