This document discusses the benefits of establishing ethics and social responsibility programs in a company. It argues that such programs can increase efficiency by creating employee loyalty and positive morale, improve the company's reputation among both employees and customers, and enhance relationships. To realize these benefits, the document recommends developing a comprehensive ethics plan, establishing an ethics committee, and implementing socially responsible programs.

1. Ethics and Social ResponsibilityCan we afford to go without it?

2. Increase efficiencyImprove our reputationEnhance our relationships with employees and customersWhat can it do for us?

3. Good benefits creates employee loyalty and lowers turnovers.Comfort increases employee drive and efficiency.Positive morale creates an atmosphere of unity. How can it increase efficiency?

4. If we take care of our employees, our employees will take care of us.Create an atmosphere of caring

5. We will be highly regarded and revered for our policies of caring.Our improved reputation will increase our profits.We will attract jobseekersWhat will it do for our reputation?

6. Customers seek out companies who have a public record of doing good and being good.

7. We will gain the respect of our employees and customers. We will build trust with our employees and customers which will lead to loyalty. Our employees will be happy and feel like they are part of a family.How will it affect relationships with employees and customers?

8. Our employees will feel well taken care of and our customers will take pride and feel good about buying products from a reputable establishment.

9. Create a comprehensive ethics plan and strictly adhere to it. Establish an ethics committee. Establish socially responsible programs such as charitable contributions and caring HR practices. What do we need to do?

10. Ultimately, by establishing these programs we will be improving our company from the inside out. We cannot afford not to. It is a crucial investment into our longevity and success.