Reference no: EM132925867

Tourism Management: Social Responsibility and Aiding the Community

Bob works in Human Resources field. Privately, Bob often speaks to various public interest and civic- minded groups about corporate social responsibility. He is a conscientious, long-serving public servant employee, and has an excellent record. In speaking at a local council meeting, he learned that a particular group is trying to raise money to fund a community center. There is no question about the benefit such a center would be to the community. The group has started to plan their fundraising project, but they appear

to be totally in need of funds. What they need in the first instance are leaflets (for promotional letter-drops), some posters, and a bit of artwork. This will start the ball rolling to get the wider local community involved and interested. They believe that more funds and community support will then pour in.

Without some help from someone, there is a strong possibility that the community center might never get off the ground, for lack of public awareness - and so lack of initial public support. Bob realizes that he is in a position to volunteer some help, and he is confident that some of his work colleagues would be willing to help also. They could produce 2500 leaflets and 150 posters for the community group after hours at the agency. They would take no time away from their jobs. They would use some agency resources, however, but that would be minor: five (5) reams of paper, 160 size A3 poster boards, markers, a computer, printer, and photocopier. In the scheme of things at the agency, this would be a minor call on the agency's resources.

What should Bob do? Explain all a. b. c. d.

a. Do just as he had outlined. It is in the public interest.

b. Do not do this. It is a misuse of agency resources.

c. Help the group, but the work need not be done after hours, because this is a public interest matter.

d. Check with the management on other ways of helping the community group