A firm’s initial priority is to make profit for their stakeholders. However, is this always true? It may be a popular belief that constitutes of the Stakeholder’s Theory, although many firms are currently addressing corporate social responsibility: a concern for society’s welfare. Not only does corporate social responsibility emphasize the importance of increasing profits, it also highlights the efforts of providing employment, eliminating discrimination, and flourishing the community as a whole.
Eliminating all essence of discrimination in the firm has become a crucial importance for many corporations. Nonetheless, it is quite common to turn a blind eye to the frequent mistreatment of introverts in the workplace. Linking the traits of an extrovert to a confident leader results in prejudice towards those introvert individuals. By believing that growth is innovation, firms have been integrating more group-related activities (ie: meetings) into the every day work life. It becomes challenging for introverts to ponder and contribute as extroverts acquire energy from their peers, where introverts need that time alone to recharge. A third and a half of the population is affected by these measures, as the behavior of extroverts and introverts contrast significantly.
Through false conception, companies have consequently been unable to recognize the innovative skills that an introvert has to offer. Failing to take complete advantage of employees’ strengths has negatively impacted firms as they are more likely to oversee potential future leaders. Several companies have begun to analyze these issues, coming to a conclusion that the social environment is causing most introverts to behave like extroverts. Eradicating these false views and discrimination towards introverts expounds correct corporate social responsibility. The end goal is to present equal opportunities for all the diverse personalities that coexist within the firm, allowing them to grow and potentially become capable future leaders.
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