Community Responsibility

Question 1

What is the science of giving

Answer 1

People are who give contributions of money or time are 42% more likely to be happy. Giving released the hormone oxytocin that results in the feeling of warmth (and reduces stress and anxiety)

Question 2

What is a helpers high

Answer 2

It refers to the positive feeling experienced when you give.

Question 3

What is narcissism

Answer 3

The exaggerated sense of self importance;feeling like your the centre of the universe

Question 4

What is active and responsible citizenship

Answer 4

It means that as South African citizens are we have an individual responsibility to give back to our country. That in order to enjoy the benefits of living in this amazing country we have a duty to contribute a positive change

Question 5

What does I love coffee do

Answer 5

I love coffee is a premium coffee brand offering quality coffee and food services at I’m office corporate cafés in SA. They are making a difference exclusively employing deaf youth as baristas, chefs and kitchen staff at their shops. They lay the foundation for a future career for deaf people within the hospitality industry

Question 6

Who is Thato kgatkhanye and what does she do

Answer 6

She is a social entrepreneur who has created recycled school bags which also act as solar powered lights that scholars can use to study at night.

Question 7

What is a social entrepreneur

Answer 7

Social entrepreneurship involves using business as a strategy to tackle community issues.

Question 8

What are the characteristics of a social entrepreneur

Answer 8

Social entrepreneurs are innovative, they look at society’s most challenging problems and look for creative business solutions to address them. They focus on sustainability as they do not just look for quick solutions to a complex problem.

Question 9

What is a non profit organisation

Answer 9

An organisation which reinvests any income into its cause.

Question 10

What is a community based organisation

Answer 10

A non profit organisation that represents a community

Question 11

Give an example of a community based organisation

Answer 11

Eg. Church

Question 12

What do community based organisation aim to do

Answer 12

They aim to address social and environmental health issues, such as poverty, unemployment, HIV and AIDS, pollution etc.

Question 13

What is sustainable development

Answer 13

development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

Question 14

What does CSR stand for

Answer 14

Corporate social responsibility

Question 15

What does CSI stand for

Answer 15

Corporate social investment

Question 16

Why do large organisations have CSR or CSI

Answer 16

These ensure that the organisations operate in a way that is sustainable. These initiatives aim to reduce the negative impact that a company may have on the community around

Question 17

What is CSI

Answer 17

CSI is a form of CSR. It is an organisation plan to improve the social, environmental and economic well being of South Africa.

Question 18

What are the benefits of a company investing in CSI

Answer 18

• they get good publicity
• to align the organisations values with the workers values
• it’s something they believe in
• customers support businesses that give back

Question 19

What are businesses in South Africa encouraged to consider

Answer 19

The triple bottom line. The planet, people and profit

Question 20

What economic responsibility may a company have

Answer 20

To generate profit in order to be able to pay employees and tax.

Question 21

What environmental responsibility may a company have

Answer 21

managing the use natural resources in the most effective and efficient manner in order to reduce environmental impacts and financial costs.

Question 22

What social responsibility may a company have

Answer 22

should act in a manner that benefits society. should adopt policies that promote the well-being of society and the environment while lessening negative impacts on them.

Question 23

What are the different approaches to know where best invest your energy

Answer 23

A value-based approach, a skill-based approach and a needs-based approach

Question 24

What is a value-based approach

Answer 24

Investing your energy into community based projects that align with your own values.

Question 25

What is a skill-based approach

Answer 25

If you are skilled in a certain area. Invest your energy into community based projects that require your skill.

Question 26

What is a needs based approach

Answer 26

You look at your communies biggest needs and you invest your effort in addressing these

Question 27

What is the 5 Ways problem-solving method

Answer 27

A 5 step method that helps you get to the root of the problem. You start with the problem and keep asking why.