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A description of corporate social responsibility to which we encourage IBM to support the stopping of domestic violence. Domestic Violence statistics are given and reasons why IBM should support this cause.
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IBM Corporate Social Responsibility
- 1. GB 600 Leadership Strategies for a Changing World IBM’s Watson (photo by John Tolva via Flickr)
- 2. “Domestic Violence is a pattern of abusive behavior that can happen in a dating, martial, or live-in intimate partner relationship…using physical, psychological, verbal, and sexual violence.”
- 3. 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence Domestic violence is the 3rd cause of homelessness More than 3 million children witness domestic violence
- 4. Strong culture and commitment to social responsibility Trust and personal responsibility in all relationships Innovation that matters for the world IBM’s Watson (photo by John Tolva via Flickr)
- 5. Lost work days in all professions Domestic violence in the business world Decrease in productivity at work
- 6. Raise awareness Offer programs to assist in helping those who survive domestic violence Make domestic violence a company issue Offer staff training routinely
- 7. Giving back to the community Building positive image within the industry and society Improving individuals for possible future employment
- 8. Domestic violence is in the public eye Medical expense of 3-5 million dollars annually Total cost is $67,000,000 dollar annually Domestic violence is not limited to physical abuse
- 9. CDC reports 1.3 million women were victims last year 8 million days of paid labor last each year 65% of US companies do not have domestic violence prevention policy
- 10. Don’t remain silent Foster collaboration in community settings Support events and raise money Promote respect for all people
- 11. Abuse Doesn’t Define You
- 12. 15 ways you can help stop domestic violence. (2015). Retrieved from Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence website: http://www.dcadv.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/15-Ways-You-Can-Help-Stop-DV-102109.pdf Chapter 1. (2013). Retrieved from Elite Continuing Education: https://s3.amazonaws.com/EliteCME_WebSite_2013/f/pdf/SWFL30I13.pdf Domestic violence: Statistics and facts. (2015). Retrieved from Safehorizon website: http://www.safehorizon.org/page/domestic- violence-statistics--facts-52.html?gclid=CJK47bCohccCFckYHwodaiIGZw Kanter, R. M. (2011). IBM's values and corporate citizenship. Harvard Business School, 1-16. Lewis, K., & Burd-Sharps, S. (2015, March). Domestic violence: Silence is its greatest ally. Retrieved from Measure America website: http://www.measureofamerica.org/blog/2015/03/domestic-violence-silence-is-its-greatest-ally-2/ Mauer, R. (2014, September 24). When domestic violence comes to work. Retrieved from Society for human research management (SHRM): http://www.shrm.org/hrdisciplines/safetysecurity/articles/pages/domestic-violence-workplace-nfl-ray-rice.aspx Pearl, R. (2013, May 12). Domestic violence: The secret killer that cost $8.3 billion annually. Retrieved from Forbes website: http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertpearl/2013/12/05/domestic-violence-the-secret-killer-that-costs-8-3-billion-annually/ What you should know about domestic violence. (2015). Retrieved from Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence: http://www.dcadv.org/what-you-should-know-about-domestic-violence
Editor's Notes
- IBM Case Study GB 600 Leadership Strategies for a Changing World Team B Tracie Barnes Patricia Hamilton Zuri Harris Debi Hauer Thomas Ivey Amanda Kalb Holley Klein August 1, 2015 Professor James Wood
- “Domestic Violence is a pattern of abusive behavior that can happen in a dating, marital, or live-in intimate partner relationship. In an abusive relationship, one partner tries to maintain control over the other by using physical, psychological, verbal, and sexual violence. Although factors such as drug and alcohol use, stress, or a family history of abuse may contribute to the problem, domestic violence is primarily an issue of power and control” (Lewis & Burd-Sharps, 2015).
- Domestic violence is a pattern of behavior used to establish power and control (Domestic violence: Statistics and facts, 2015). It is a serious social dilemma. People of all races, genders, ethnicities, people of the world, are victims of domestic violence. The economic cost of domestic violence is more than $37 million per year (Domestic violence: Statistics and facts, 2015). The cost of domestic violence is incurred by law enforcement, legal work, medical and mental health treatment, and loss of productivity at work (Domestic violence: Statistics and facts, 2015). There are many aspects to domestic violence that most individuals cannot imagine. Domestic violence leads to many other medical conditions such as depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances, other emotional distresses. It can lead to heart disease and gastrointestinal disorders (Domestic violence: Statistics and facts, 2015). IBM can help support domestic violence victims by offering grants and supplies to support education. Empowering victims with the resources needed to make a better life can help change the outcome of future domestic violence. Children who witness domestic violence are more likely to be abusive in the future or become victims themselves. By educating victims and children of violent households, IBM can help provide a better life for victims and children.
- Since the founding of IBM in 1911 it has been known for its strong culture and commitment to social responsibility (Kanter, 2011). In 2003, Sam Palmisano initiated an effort to refresh IBM’s values. These values were to be undertaken by all IBMers in the effort for them to embrace and own the values of the organization. As a result, more than 140,000 IBMers participated and came up with the new values; Dedication to every client's success. Innovation that matters for customers and the world. Trust and personal responsibility in all relationships (Kanter, 2011). Close to one hundred years later, IBM still holds the same values and commitment to social responsibility. Providing innovation for the world opens IBM to many opportunities to change the lives of many people. The social effort we would like IBM to consider is Domestic Violence.
- Domestic Violence is a matter that needs to get more attention in the business world. It affects people socially, in business and health wise. Almost 25% of women say that experiencing domestic violence has directly interfered with their productivity at work. In the USA, an estimated 8 million work days are lost to this issue (Pearl, 2013). Home and work issues are often seen as separate but issues that happen at home, such as domestic violence, can affect people in the workplace.
- IBM should raise awareness about Domestic Violence. The company should offer programs to support members of their staff who may be suffering in silence. It should also be made clear to Staff members that issues concerning domestic violence are seen as company problems and can be reported to a supervisor. Staff should have training on what the different forms of domestic violence are and how to identify them.
- IBM has a multitude of reasons to assist those individuals who have been victims of domestic violence. IBM’s social projects aim to bring the corporation closer to the surrounding communities. An initiative such as this one will put IBM at the ground level to interact and assist with people who need it most. As an effect of bettering people’s lives, IBM will be looked at in a positive light not only by those specifically affected communities but places all over the world. Social media makes it very easy to share information with millions of people quickly, and IBM can use this to tell the world how great they are by helping domestic violence victims. Lastly, as IBM supports domestic survivors to earn an education, they will be strengthening a workforce that has a positive relationship with the corporation. As IBM monitors the individuals' progress, it can reach out to potential candidates for employment.
- Most of America is familiar with domestic violence from the media from NFL Ray Rice reportedly committed domestic violence to his wife in an elevator and other cases of domestic violence in the news. Domestic violence has devastating psychological, physical, and economic consequences for those who experience it–and for the children who see it. The medical expense and everything associated with domestic violence cost American and American people much money (What you should know about domestic violence, 2015).
- Many companies are reluctant to get involved in employees personal lives. The enormous cost in lost days on the job makes this an important issue for HR departments to consider in their SHRM planning (Mauer, 2014). IBM would be wise to take the position to be involved and provide tools for their employees to support victims and their families.
- IBM can take many measures to help win the battle against domestic violence. They should support a workplace that has policies on how to report domestic violence and how to get help if an employee or others are in that situation now. IBM can also post the National Domestic Violence Hotline for 24 hours assistance at 1-800-799-SAFE. Promoting an office awareness would allow IMBers to never remain silent and to question themselves about where they stand on the issue. IBM can set up ways that would encourage and suggest to workers how to help their children develop beliefs about healthy relationships and the difference between that and domestic violence. Raising money for local causes is beneficial for IBM to promote. Supporting education has been a goal of IBM’s with the new values system. The can offer grants and scholarships to those who survivor domestic violence so they can rebuild their lives and the lives of their children (15 ways you can help stop domestic violence, 2015).
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- 15 ways you can help stop domestic violence. (2015). Retrieved from Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence website: http://www.dcadv.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/15-Ways-You-Can-Help-Stop-DV-102109.pdf Chapter 1. (2013). Retrieved from Elite Continuing Education: https://s3.amazonaws.com/EliteCME_WebSite_2013/f/pdf/SWFL30I13.pdf Domestic violence: Statistics and facts. (2015). Retrieved from Safehorizon website: http://www.safehorizon.org/page/domestic-violence-statistics--facts-52.html?gclid=CJK47bCohccCFckYHwodaiIGZw Kanter, R. M. (2011). IBM's values and corporate citizenship. Harvard Business School, 1-16. Lewis, K., & Burd-Sharps, S. (2015, March). Domestic violence: Silence is its greatest ally. Retrieved from Measure America website: http://www.measureofamerica.org/blog/2015/03/domestic-violence-silence-is-its-greatest-ally-2/ Mauer, R. (2014, September 24). When domestic violence comes to work. Retrieved from Society for human research management (SHRM): http://www.shrm.org/hrdisciplines/safetysecurity/articles/pages/domestic-violence-workplace-nfl-ray-rice.aspx Pearl, R. (2013, May 12). Domestic violence: The secret killer that cost $8.3 billion annually. Retrieved from Forbes website: http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertpearl/2013/12/05/domestic-violence-the-secret-killer-that-costs-8-3-billion-annually/ What you should know about domestic violence. (2015). Retrieved from Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence: http://www.dcadv.org/what-you-should-know-about-domestic-violence