Unit Two: Sustainable Development and Social Responsibility - Flashcards

A set of question-and-answer flashcards covering key concepts from Unit Two: Voluntary Work, Sustainable Development, SDGs, and Social Responsibility as presented in the lecture notes.

What is voluntary work?

The allocation of part of one's time and effort to perform a specific task voluntarily and without compulsion, without monetary compensation, with the aim of contributing to giving, benefiting others, and advancing society.

What are the main motivations for volunteering?

Religious reward, self-fulfillment, increased self-respect, filling free time, a sense of social responsibility, and the desire to learn and grow.

Name two common obstacles to volunteer work.

Lack of structured programs to support volunteers; insufficient available time.

What three sectors collaborate for sustainable development?

Government, private sector, and civil society organizations.

What are Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

A United Nations framework of 17 goals to eradicate poverty, protect the environment, and promote prosperity and peace, with 169 targets and 231 indicators for monitoring progress.

What are the three interconnected SDG outcomes in Jordan?

Strengthening institutions; empowering people; enhancing opportunities for inclusive participation across economic, social, environmental, and political life.

Define sustainable development.

A development model balancing economic and social development with environmental protection to meet present needs without compromising future generations.

What is social responsibility?

The ethical obligation of organizations to consider societal and environmental impacts in decision making, going beyond profit, and integrating social, ethical, and environmental concerns into daily operations.

Types of responsibility and their focus.

Civil: compensate harm; Criminal: legal accountability and punishment; Moral: ethical duties based on free will.

How has CSR evolved in the modern era?

From charitable acts to integrating social and environmental goals into business strategy and governance, aligning with sustainable development.

Definition of NGOs and their development stages.

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are not-for-profit, independent from governments; stages include voluntary/relief work, local development, and sustainable development with policy influence.

What does 'institutionalization' of social responsibility mean?

Moving from ad hoc donations to organized, planned, accountable, and transparent CSR embedded in a company’s strategy.

Role of media in promoting CSR?

Raising public awareness, pressuring for responsible policies, and enhancing corporate reputation.

Three pillars of sustainable development?

Economic development, social development, and environmental protection.

Definition of civil society and its relation to the state.

Civil society is a broad network of non-governmental, non-profit organizations that operate in the public sphere; it complements the state and often partners with it to achieve development and democratic governance.

Wardah’s story and its SDG relevance.

Wardah turned home maintenance skills into a paid business, illustrating progress toward SDGs such as gender equality in rights, decent work, and economic growth.

What is SDG 11 about?

Sustainable Cities and Communities: creating inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable urban areas with access to housing, transportation, services, and green spaces.

Volunteering and social capital: why they matter.

Volunteering builds mutual trust and social networks, strengthening social capital, community cohesion, and democratic participation.