Identify at Least Four Dimensions Along Which Boston-Based Firm Kinder

question 18

Essay

Identify at least four dimensions along which Boston-based firm Kinder, Lydenberg, Domini & Co. (KLD) rates firms with the goal of measuring their corporate social performance (CSP).

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Definitions:

Black Underclass

A segment of the African American community experiencing systemic socio-economic disadvantages and discrimination, often living in poor urban areas.

William Julius Wilson

An influential American sociologist noted for his work on urban sociology, race, and class in the United States.

Economic Factors

Elements that influence a country's economy, including inflation rates, employment levels, gross domestic product, and consumer spending.

Michael Omi

A sociologist best known for co-developing the theory of racial formation in the United States, which examines how social, economic, and political forces determine the content and importance of racial categories.