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Social Responsibility SVH

Social Responsibility 2023
Theory book SVH Social Responsibility 2023
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What does ‘sociale hygiëne’ (social responsibility) mean?
Hygiene comes from the word Hygieia, which means ‘goddess of purity and health’. Social
responsibility in organisations means that the entrepreneur ensures a healthy environment for
employees and customers. The word social means ‘society’ and these are the people around us.
These are the people around us.

Definition of social responsibility (sociale hygiëne)
Social responsibility means that people respect each other’s physical and mental health.

1.1 THE PURPOSE OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY?
People’s conviviality and relaxation often go hand in hand with food and drink. Too much alcohol can
cause long-term damage, including physical complaints and social problems. To prevent this from
happening, the Dutch ‘Drank- en Horecawet’ (Licensing and Catering Act) exists. This law sets
requirements for the knowledge of the manager in the field of social responsibility.
It is important for a manager to have knowledge about:
1. The effects of alcohol on the body and mind (and combinations with drugs or medication).
2. Alcohol abuse and addiction.
3. The laws and regulations of alcohol.
4. The gaming machines and gambling addiction.

Social responsibility is a mandatory aid for responsible alcohol dispensing (Mandatory for
manager).

Values and standards
Social behaviour includes values and standards.
We learn values and standards for the environment in which we live (society) from an early age,
including the environment at home, at school, at work or through social media. The environment is
our frame of reference. Social behaviour is therefore also respecting each other on the basis of
standards and values