To what extent are businesses aware of their social responsibilities? Can businesses be environmentally responsible and still make a profit?

Social values of people have been changed, as people are generally educated compared to the past. The increasing amount of pollution and exploitation that exist in the daily life affect quality of life. Their consuming patterns are transforming dramatically due to pollution alertness. As the result, business culture is challenged by this alteration. The main worry that is hoisted by the society is the relationship of businesses with environment which is social responsibility. A term …

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