P o l i t i c a l c s r d o e s d e m o c r a t i c t h
- 1. P O L I T I C A L C S R : D O E S D E M O C R A T I C T H
E O R Y O F F E R N E W I N S I G H T S ? ?
Critics of integrated social contract theory argue that there are
no universally recognized
hypernorms, only standards which differ between cultures and
countries. Similarly, echo-
ing the positivist position, they argue that law-making and
enforcement are essentially
national, as there is no global legislature. Hence, both moral
and legal authority seem to be
lacking at global level. Is it still possible to derive a normative
basis for CSR which takes a
transnational approach and avoids a presumption of universal
norms? Some theorists feel
that the answer lies in the views of deliberative democracy held
by Jürgen Habermas.
Scherer and Palazzo put forward a theory of CSR that envisages
the company as a political
actor in a globalized society (Scherer and Palazzo, 2007). They
point out that globalization
is eroding the roles of traditional national governments, while
companies are taking on
wider roles in society formerly carried out by governments.
These roles were highlighted in
the section above on corporate citizenship. In this context,
companies are becoming part of
a wider participative process, also involving civil society and
governments.
This deliberative concept of CSR sounds similar to stakeholder
dialogue, but its advo-
- 2. cates point out that it goes beyond stakeholder considerations,
based as they are mainly on
interests of particular groups. The key to this new concept of
CSR lies in the theory of
Habermas, for whom the deliberative democratic process itself
constitutes ethical discourse
and confers legitimacy. Democratic procedure is not merely an
expression of political will,
but a wider deliberative process (Habermas, 2001: 110).
Habermas criticizes traditional
views of liberal democracy, which tend to focus on institutions
such as elections and take a
limited view of citizens’ roles. His view of deliberative
democracy derives its legitimacy
from the involvement of all groups, so that the corporation
becomes a player in this new
democratic interaction. A sceptic might ask, however, what
assurance is there that the
corporation will not continue to behave as a mainly economic
actor in exerting its influence
through these processes?
Habermas’s thinking has evolved over a long period, and in
early works he was rather
more pessimistic about democracy than he has been in his later
works. In early works, he
observed the power of dominant industrial élites that put
particular interests above those
of the public good (Staats, 2004). His later work sees
corporations as embedded in the
democratic process, but it could be argued that companies still
see themselves as economic
actors, and wield corporate power which outweighs civil society
voices (Staats, 2004). As we
have noted, companies have become adept at utilizing
organizations ostensibly grounded in
- 3. civil society to exert influence over agenda setting in public
debate on issues which affect
them. As Habermas has himself observed, national cultures and
states remain strongly
linked to democracy (Habermas, 1999). However, most of the
world’s people live in coun-
tries where economic and political élites are dominant, even
where there are democratic
constitutions. And there is little trust in politicians to focus on
the public good rather than
self-interest (see Chapter 3). A contribution of political CSR is
that it stresses the impor-
tance of normative legitimacy in business behaviour, but this
process-based normative
framework looks rather idealistic. Scherer and Palazzo, it could
be argued, underestimate
the evolving consensus on global standards and international
law that this book has high-
lighted (see also Chapters 4 and 9). These standards reflect
ethical principles which tran-
scend cultural differences, with legal support in international
law. They perhaps represent
a sounder way forward for changing business behaviour in
practice.
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Personal Learning Network
Reginald Hyman
DBA-Human Resource Management, Walden University
DDBA 8006: Contemporary Challenges in Business
Dr. Neil Mathur
February 7, 2021
Personal Learning Network
Creating a personal learning network will improve our
engagement with peers developing networking skills, doctoral
knowledge, and professional growth. A personal learning
network is a community composed of like-minded individuals
building foundations relationships between peers, professors,
mentors, advisors, and career professionals to connect by
gaining insight on commons interests and knowledge (Marin et
al., 2014). As a doctoral student, it helps to use the necessary
resources that enhance communication and engagement between
people in the personal learning community. The most effective
tools for building a personal learning network would include
social media websites and advanced technology with the
internet (Riel & Fulton, 2001).
These tools will allow each person in the personal learning
network to collaborate and expand upon sharing needed
concepts and ideas. Using different social media tools and new
technologies would create options to communicate quicker with
- 6. members virtually in the learning network (Riel & Fulton,
2001). Some other resources would use research software on the
university website from the writing center and library to
improve communication effort with professors and other
doctoral students. Another way is to use a new technology
software with Zoom meetings to stay connected by identifying
needed information among colleagues. Linkedi n is a more
career-oriented professional social media platform to build
relationships with colleagues, college classmates, business
partners, and employers.
The information used in a professional profile on social media
Linkedin includes educational background, work experience,
volunteer work, business interests, and professional goals. A
professional individual wants to connect with people and
organizations with common interests in similar topics, related
business fields, and professional experiences. Building the
personal learning community will incorporate learning
information, which identifies business interests, career topics,
scholarly knowledge, and social change. The specific text to
use, for example, would provide a description; let us connect we
have the same interests in the business industry. A personal
learning network is organized and prepares a community,
contributing to several individuals' expertise to form a
productive network. The social media profile information will
gain people and other organization members by using blogs and
Twitter to contribute to the personal learning community
(Thompson, 2012). When developing a personal learning
network, I will learn how to improve different community
methods and outcomes.
Some essential learning network members would include
doctoral students, Walden professors, Walden staff,
professionals, military veterans, and spiritual advisors. The first
group is doctoral students find in course website discussions,
Linkedin, and Walden Facebook group. The doctoral students
would be included in the personal learning network because
- 7. they understand research information, share scholarly writing
skills, analyze different situations, and critical thinking skills
(Olehnovica et al., 2014). These are a few aspects of a doctoral
student knowing how to stay efficient with a learning network.
Doctoral students are fundamental to the education development
connection and growth of the personal learning network cycle.
The second group, Walden professors, is essential to the
continuous learning process through Walden University, which
adds value to the learning network to the doctoral program and
studies. The professors will allow students to develop their
research skills, enhance their writing ability and overall
educational knowledge. The Walden professor will give
guidance on how to prepare for residency and doctoral study
within the program. The professor will improve the doctoral
student's overall performance in properly using APA writing as
a guideline to become an influential research writer. The
Walden professors' lectures would impact the doctoral students'
understanding of course assignments and research materials. As
a doctoral student, I would reach by staying connected to these
educators by emails and personal social media platforms.
Career professionals are vital to expanding the personal
learning network in other professional areas and career
enhancement. I can learn numerous skills and obtain knowledge
among my colleagues related to performance and job skills. The
professional career-oriented individual would give additional
insight and expertise in areas and strategies I may not know yet
(Reil & Fulton, 2001). The career professional is significant to
professional development and exchange career advice for
advancement in our career goals. The professional individual
will allow each person to share needed information that can
benefit its learning community productivity and results—using
communication and collaboration to stay relevant in
understanding professional career dynamics and academic
knowledge (Olehnovica et al., 2014).
- 8. Military Veterans has many personal and professional
experience which will impact my learning network continuous
growth. For instance, veterans hold many different experiences,
other professional skills like leadership abilities, decision-
making skills, and implementing strategies. These are a few
reasons to have a personal learning connection with veterans
from different branches of service. The different veterans will
be associated with several social media websites Instagram,
Facebook, and Linkedin. I can find these individuals with other
military-related veteran groups and only on specific veterans'
website DAV and Wounded Warriors Facebook group pages.
A spiritual advisor would provide guidance and insight in
spiritual aspects of life, work, family, and college. A spiritual
advisor is crucial in understanding how to handle different
situations that arise, both positive or adverse events. I would
find these advisors within the local churches, social media
church websites, and Facebook pages. This person is vital to
the personal learning network finding insight and peace of
mind.
In Conclusion, building a personal learning networking is a
process of staying connected to an individual that impacts
several ways to the growth and outlook to create positive
change (Marin et al., 2014). A personal learning community is
vital in learning and improving different areas of one life from
professional, personal, and educational. The personal learning
network will help people learn how to cooperate, communicate,
and collaborate with new ideas and advice. The personal
learning network would allow better know-how and
understanding of how to view new technologies and
competencies (Riel & Fulton, 2001).
References
- 9. Marin, V. Negra, F., & Perez, A. 2014). Construction of the
foundation of the PLE and PLN for collaborate learning.
Comunicar, 21(42), 35-43.
Olehnovia, E. Bolgzda, I. Kravale-Paulina, M. (2014).
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Self-Assessment
Reginald J. Hyman
School of Management, Walden University
DBA 8006: Contemporary Challenges in Business
Dr. Neil Mathur
January 18, 2021
Personal SWOT Analysis Self- Assessment
Identifying Your “Why”
Several reasons why, I wanted to pursue a doctoral degree for
instance learning how to research credible scholar information
and improve critical thinking skills. Pursuing a doctoral degree
- 10. would enhance my knowledge, and leadership capabilities to
influence colleagues. When I decided to pursue a doctoral
program at Walden its DBA program algin with my career path.
I wanted to follow in the same expert field with business
management and human resources. A doctoral degree is more
than just a degree it will expand my reach in networking,
building quality relationships, and professional growth. Another
why is the doctoral program will prepare me as a leader to
maintain a high-level work performance. Every doctoral student
will have to master time management to stay successful in the
doctoral program (Laureate Education, 2016d). I believe my
professional business background will assist in handling some
of the challenges, I would face during the doctoral program.
The doctoral pursue will allow opportunities and create goals
that benefits positive outcomes in a professional environment
and personal lifestyle. The doctoral degree program will
improve strengths and minimize personal weaknesses. In
pursuing a doctoral degree would help in understanding in what
areas I need to improve in career. Another why is learning how
to effectively use resources to better understand course material
and research scholar works during my doctoral journey
(Laureate Education, 2016g). When concerning pursuing a
doctoral degree it is important to have positive family support
and mentor support during our doctoral journey it help balance
out difficulties and limit stress. As I pursue a doctoral degree it
is essential to determining a strategic plan to organize daily
tasks and prioritize goals. Pursuing a doctoral degree would
develop my leadership skills by adding value to colleagues and
organization. These reasons for pursuing a doctoral degree will
prepare as a leader to better execute, think, and influence
individual (Northouse, 2015).
Personal SWOT Analysis Results
SWOT analysis results have shown I need to maximize personal
and professional strengths and minimize weaknesses. Focusing
on my strengths would help to become a better doctoral student
and a more effective leader within the company. I would need to
- 11. make decisions in my professional life, that need to use the
opportunities to better improve my abilities and skills at work
and during doctoral journey. As a doctoral student, I would
need to plan my professional career to watch out for different
threats that may affect outcomes. The SWOT analysis can be
used to measure how I can evaluate performance professional
and academically.
Strengths
1.Willing to learn (advance education)
2. Hardworking & Self determination
3. Problem-solver
4. People oriented
5. Business & Leadership skills
Weaknesses
1. Need to Master APA style 7th edition
2. Use Time management skills better
3. Need to learn how use resources
4. Understand how to Handle work situations and problem more
effective
5. How to implement a strategic plan continuously
Opportunities
1.Networking & building relationships
2. Continuous rest for personal development
3. Continuous learning
4. Chance to add value to businesses
- 12. 5. Companies in need of your skills
Threats
1. Changes in research & technology
2. New life changing events
3. Implement the right plan
4. Being able to adapt to changes at work and in the doctoral
program
5. External distraction
Formulating Goals and Strategies
Goals
The first goal is to create a sustainable business consulting
company that add value to local business within the United
States. This goal is important because I will produce creative
and solutions that correct internal business problems for a
company. The doctorate degree will help achieve this goal
because the program framework can better prepare me to
research company issues and finds ways to resolve and prevent
incidents from happening again in the business.
The second goal is become an effective leader within the
company being able to organize, operate, grow the business by
leading by example, empowering, and training efficient
employees. As a leader of a company, I would need to develop a
winning strategic that resonate with the main purpose of the
business. As the founder of the organization its vital colleagues
to understand the business vision align with the company values
and ideas (Northouse, 2015). The third goal is built solid
relationships in personal and professional setting it creates
positive results. Being able to communication openly with
colleagues is a very effective way in building productive and
positive results in the company. The doctoral degree will foster
on skills to do distinct kinds of research and analyzing
information. Building sustainable relationships among co-
workers is highly effective in understand one’s employees and it
- 13. work environment.
Strengths and Challenges
These three professional strengths would help in accomplishing
the goals includes problem- solving, people oriented, and
willing to learn new things. These strengths can help reach
these goals in professional and personal life. Three challenges
will keep me from reaching the goals involved not listening to
feedback from colleagues, not communicating, and not being
open to learn innovative ideas.
Self-Assessment for Overcoming Challenges
To overcome these challenges, I must be prepared to study
information relate to doctoral program. Understanding my
strengths using them to be prepared to achieve my goals in life.
I need to implement a strategic plan that will guide me to learn
all the resources and tools to become an effective DBA student
and effective leader of a business.
Conclusion
Earn a DBA would allow to accomplish my goals with being
able to expand my knowledge, research skills, critical thinking
approach, and working with other colleagues. I can meet these
standards by being agent of global change to fix probl em that
happen in my community, business, and family. This self-
assessment has discussion various content related to how to stay
successful in pursuing a doctoral degree and integrated
professional work ethnic and communicate with peers. The
SWOT analysis have determined how I need to focus on my
strengths and limit weaknesses to reach my goals. I know this
doctoral journey will benefit my personal and professional goals
to keep being successful and become an expert in the business
consulting field.
References
Laureate Education (Producer). (2016d). Managing from the
inside out. [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author
Laureate Education (Producer). (2016g). Walden DBA doctoral
- 14. journey resource site. Retrieved from
http://studyhall.laureate.net/ Walden-DBA-Resource
Northouse, P.G. (2015). Introduction to Leadership Concepts
and Practice. (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publication
Inc.
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