Social Responsibility

Social Responsibility. An ethical concept in which a person works and cooperates with other people and organizations for the benefit of the community. The awareness, understanding and appreciation of people and surrounding environments. Individuals who are socially responsible seek out ethical and respectful ways to engage with their peers and the world around them.

Social responsibility includes four core tenets. They are: building relationships, contributing to the community and caring for the environment, resolving problems, and valuing diversity.