Abstract
Corporate ethics and social responsibility are crucial in today's business l and scape. This study explores how human resource (HR) practices can cultivate an ethical culture and promote corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives within organizations. It examines areas such as ethical leadership development, ethics training, codes of conduct, ethics committees, whistle blower protection, and incentives for ethical behavior.Additionally, it investigates HR's role in designing and implementing CSR programs focused on environmental sustainability, community relations, human rights, and other social issues. By integrating ethics and CSR into HR systems, organizations can mitigate risks, enhance reputation, attract talent, and improve financial performance. The study provides a comprehensive framework and real life examples for HR practitioners to develop tailored ethics and CSR initiatives.
Keywords: Corporate ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility, Human Resources, Training, Leadership, Ethical culture.
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