Question

The company town, in which a major employer builds homes and commercial buildings, and provides the goods and services needed by its employees, is an example of paternalistic social responsibility.
A) True
B) False

Answer 1

Answer:

A) True

Explanation:

Paternalistic social responsibility refers to acts whereby managers provide for the essential needs of the employees such as providing them with accommodation facilities along with satisfying other needs such as food.

Henri Ford was among the first initiators of such a responsibility when he provided health programs and recreational services to his employees.

Building town homes with provision for food by employer is an example of paternalistic social responsibility.