According to Lin
et al
, (2010). “When good corporate legal and ethical citizenship
perceived by employees are internalized, employees see themselves as personifying the
organization, leading to their organizational citizenship behavior due to the positive self-
concept.” I also concur with you that a good corporate citizenship practice is one that meets its
legal, ethical and economics’ responsibilities expected by the stakeholders. Keeping a positive
communication line between the business and its stakeholders is of paramount importance in
building long-term relationships that promotes corporate citizenship behavior. Having a better
communication with stakeholders helps in planning and approaching social responsibilities as a
firm, Fischer, K. (n.d.).
According to 1 Peter 4:10 (New International Version) we are encouraged to serve, “each
of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve other, as faithful stewards of God’s
grace in its various forms”. A firm that practices its corporate citizenship, is inline with this
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scripture. Taking up the call of corporate and social responsibility of serving the community and
society is commended.
Reference
Fischer, K. (2011). Video presentation.
Globalization and big business
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Business & society: Stakeholders, ethics and
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