Week 12-Discussion 1

1). How are organizations tied to the environment? What is the relationship between the school you attend and the city or town in which it is situated? What, if any, ethical obligations does an organization like a college or university have to the local community?

Organizations are tied to the environment in many different ways, they all have an effect on the surrounding environment.  

Without outsourcing, organizations use people within the neighboring community to employ at the company.  This helps to stimulate the local economy and effects the environment.  Another way they are tied to the environment is by using resources and effecting the actual eco-system environment.  To increase the companies image they may try to portray themselves as "green" this effects the environment as well.  Some companies are now building green and getting certified as LEED buildings.

It would be near impossible for a college or university to not effect the local community.  San Jose State not only stimulates the economy is San Jose, but it effects most of the city.  I found out today that San Jose State University is the oldest public university in California.  All of downtown was built around the campus.  This means that often people who go to school shop, eat, party and live around the school )although we are known as a commuter school.)

If a city is known as a good area it will help to promote the image of the school.  But the city helps the school as well.  Thus a city does have an obligation to give back to the community.  This is best done through scholarships for underprivileged, local students.

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ImaginePeace