Respond to at least two of your classmates right there on the discussion threadIn your response posting, you must include
- a substantial, significant reply to at least two classmates; note, a response includes a significant statement/commentary/additional example on the classmates’ post that adds something significant to the conversation…not just “good job” or “I like your post.”
A 1a- Asbestos was the primary mineral mined from the Wittenoom mines. The region included a substantial quantity of blue crocidolite asbestos, which was used as an insulating material and to manufacture gas masks and military tanks. In addition, the unused asbestos tailing piles were utilized in water pipes, pipelines, roadways, and children’s sandboxes. Due to the increased demand for asbestos materials at the war front and the need to put bread on the table, safety and health issues were disregarded. 1b- In contrast to sugar refineries, the colonial sugar refinery had no experience in mining, resulting in inadequate treatment and administration of miners. The miners did not receive the proper personal protective equipment while working in a hazardous area. During the operation, the miners labored without enough ventilation and lighting, and several may be seen wearing inappropriate attire, such as sleeveless shirts and cigarettes. The anguish on their faces encapsulates the awful working conditions endured by the miners during operations. The CSR did not give medical aid following the procedures, despite the health risk and its failure to supply suitable personal protective equipment. Due to the toxicity of the mining activities, the majority of the mineworkers were hospitalized, some were bedridden, and some passed away. 1c- The company did not show principles of corporate social responsibility since, in their business practices, they were not committed to ethical employee treatment and fair pay. -Notably, the company did not show any corporate social responsibility. If the company had demonstrated CRS, it would have positively impacted its employee retention and satisfaction. -The company could have pursued other pro-social objectives such as donating to charity and not just focusing on maximizing profits. Secondly, the company could have worked on minimizing environmental externalities and promoting volunteerism among staff members. 1d- To be socially responsible, an organization should first be accountable to the shareholders and to itself. Businesses that undertake CSR drivers have typically grown to the point where they can contribute to society. All the stakeholders are responsible for ensuring corporate social responsibility. 2- Through the song, Midnight Oil gives a more Motown feel. The song’s tone conveys his opposition to nuclear weapons and corporate pollution of the natural environment while also emphasizing the dispossession of Indigenous peoples. The lyrics and the images are a great source of entertainment and uplifting power while bringing out the concept of environmental activism. B 1- a- The material that was mined by the workers of the sugar refining factory was blue asbestos. The mineral is fibrous and was mainly used as an insulator in hot water pipes. (the material also had industrial applications.) b- The Colonial Sugar Refinery treated its employees without concern during its operations. The company’s primary focus was creating value for the shareholders instead of serving its employees. After the company’s closure, it disowned its employees and refused to cover their medical bills even though workers had complications by working for the company. c- d – The company did not demonstrate corporate social responsibility. It could have done this by ensuring that its employees received full medical coverage for the health complications they developed due to asbestos exposure. Another way of promoting corporate social responsibility is stopping its operations once it is made aware of the health risks posed by asbestos. Ensuring corporate social responsibility is charged to the company heads and executives. They hold power and influence to enact the needed corporate social initiatives for their respective companies.
2- Midnight oil used music and images to highlight environmental issues in the Blue Sky Mine. Its tone and volume are amplified to increase the attention on the issue. Images are also used to significant effect. They include pictures of workers in the hospital and graveyards of the victims.