CSR, BUSINESS ETHICS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ISSUES IN NEPAL
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VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS – [2 Marks]
[2023 Fall Q. No. 7] [2021 Fall Q. No. 7] State any four CSR activities of Nepalese companies.
Answer: CSR Activities of Nepalese Companies:
- Environmental Conservation: Tree plantation and waste management.
- Education Support: Scholarships and school construction.
- Health and Wellness: Medical camps and health awareness programs.
- Community Development: Infrastructure development and employment creati
[2023 Fall Q. No. 8] [2016 Fall Q. No. 10] How do you interlink CSR with business ethics in Nepal?
Answer: CSR and business ethics are connected as both aim to ensure that businesses act responsibly. CSR encourages companies to consider their social, environmental, and economic impacts, while business ethics ensures these actions align with moral standards such as fairness and transparency.
[2022 Fall Q. No. 10] Give some examples of unethical business practices in Nepal.
Answer: Examples of Unethical Business Practices in Nepal:
- Corruption: Bribing officials for contracts.
- Child Labor: Using underage workers.
- Exploitation: Poor wages and unsafe working conditions.
- Environmental Harm: Unregulated pollution and illegal activities.
[2021 Spring Q. No. 10] What are the roles of government for promoting CSR in Nepal?
Answer:
Roles of Government in Promoting CSR in Nepal: The government can promote CSR by creating policies, offering incentives, raising awareness, and ensuring compliance with CSR laws and regulations.
[2019 Fall Q. No. 8] List out the major business ethics issues in Nepal.
Answer: Major Business Ethics Issues in Nepal:
- Corruption: Bribery and fraudulent practices.
- Lack of Transparency: Concealing financial information.
- Labor Rights Violations: Poor working conditions and exploitation.
- Environmental Damage: Disregarding environmental laws.
[2016 Fall Q. No. 9] Explain the status of CSR in Nepal.
Answer: CSR is still developing in Nepal, with larger companies adopting it more than smaller ones. While there is awareness of CSR’s importance, its full integration into business practices is limited due to a lack of clear regulations and incentives.
DESCRIPTIVE ANSWER QUESTIONS – [10 Marks]
[2023 Fall Q. No. 14] Warren Buffet once said, “It takes 20 years to build a reputation, and five minutes to ruin it.” Why do you think ethics is so important? What can a manager do to make ethics work in any of the company? Click here for Answer
[2023 Fall Q. No. 16] Describe the existing ethical practices in Nepal. Also suggest for improving ethical practices in Nepal. Click here for Answer
[2023 Spring Q. No. 17] Discuss the current corporate governance scenario of Nepal. What are your suggestions for improving the existing corporate governance system of Nepal. Click here for Answer
[2022 Fall Q. No. 17] Discuss various roles of government in promoting CSR. What are your suggestions to the government for promoting CSR in Nepal? Click here for Answer
[2021 Spring Q. No. 16] Identify major challenges for good corporate governance and give your suggestions to improve good governance in Nepalese business organization. Click here for Answer
[2021 Fall Q. No. 16] Critically examine the corporate governance system in Nepalese organization. Click here for Answer
[2022 Fall Q. No. 17] Discuss the major ethical business issues in Nepal. Click here for Answer
[2020 Spring Q. No. 12] Explain briefly the major CSR practice in the workplace. Which practice do you think is relatively important in the context like Nepal? Discuss. Click here for Answer
[2020 Fall Q. No. 14] Corporate governance is one of the important aspects of a business. However, the practice of corporate governance is not satisfactory in Nepal. In the given context, explain the major challenges of corporate governance practice in Nepal. Click here for Answer
[2020 Fall Q. No. 15] What needs to be done for improving ethical business practices and the governance system in the Nepalese context? Click here for Answer
[2020 Fall Q. No. 17] Explain the current practices of CSR in Nepal with suitable examples. Do you have any suggestions for improving the existing practices? Explain. Click here for Answer
[2019 Spring Q. No. 16] What needs to be done for improving ethical business practices and the governance system in the Nepalese context? Also, explain the role of the government in promoting Corporate Social Responsibility activities in Nepal. Click here for Answer
[2018 Fall Q. No. 17] Why are Nepalese Organizations less focused on CSR? What is the role of the Nepal government in promoting CSR in Nepal? Click here for Answer
[2018 Spring Q. No. 14] Discuss briefly the major ethical business issues in Nepal. What are your suggestions for improving ethical business practices in Nepal? Click here for Answer
[2018 Spring Q. No. 17] How do you assess the current status of CSR and corporate governance in Nepal? Do you satisfy the current role of the government to promote CSR-related activities in Nepal? If not, make your suggestion on what the government should do? Click here for Answer
[2018 Fall Q. No. 14] Explain the existing corporate governance systems in Nepal and suggest measures to improve the governance system in the Nepalese business sector. Click here for Answer
[2018 Fall Q. No. 16] Define business ethics. Give your suggestions for improving existing ethical problems in Nepalese organization. Click here for Answer
[2017 Spring Q. No. 17] Discuss the legal provisions governing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Nepal? What do you suggest for improving the existing CSR practices in Nepal? Click here for Answer
[2017 Fall Q. No. 16] Present your view on the status of CSR in Nepal and various CSR issues we face as a developing country. Click here for Answer
[2017 Fall Q. No. 17] Analyze ethical business practices conducted by corporate houses of Nepal and the role of government in promoting CSR. Click here for Answer
[2016 Spring Q. No. 16] Discuss the role of the Government in promoting CSR in Nepal. Click here for Answer
[2016 Spring Q. No. 17] Highlight the corporate governance system in Nepalese organizations with suitable suggestions for improving the existing corporate governance system in Nepal. Click here for Answer
Why Nepalese Organizations are less focused on CSR. What is the role of the Nepal government in promoting CSR in Nepal? Click here for Answer