Socially Responsible Efforts Social responsibility is quite often associated with corporate organizations and governments with individuals' input being relegated to the periphery. Corporate bodies, governments, and individuals have a duty of care to the greater society. These entities perception of what is socially responsible is; however, a preserve of their ideals and beliefs. Organizations that are sustainability-minded may undertake to develop green buildings where as others may give monetary donations to the neighboring communities towards construction of social amenities. Some organizations may donate their time to volunteer organizations that perhaps endeavor to increase forest cover. Individuals or organizations with businesses that negatively impact environment may undertake to recycle their products or even champion for the use of Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) Bulbs that save energy. This paper seeks to compare the differences and similarities between two different communities and finally evaluate the effects of socially responsible efforts in each community. The two communities under study would be Santa Clara and San Jose found in the state of California.

The City of Santa Clara is situated in the Silicon Valley neighborhood in California. It is an industrial hub that is criss-crossed by a network of roads, railways, and expressways. Besides, it also has one of the busiest airports in the region. Its robust transport network makes it an ideal destination for investors. Its financial stability is the reason behind mushrooming...

Local authorities charge low business taxes. There are also moderate real estate prices. Low incidences of crime have also made it the preferred investment destinations for those who deal in electronic goods. The community's fire department ranks as one of the best in the region in terms of response. This has ensured that commercial businesses and industries pay lower insurance premiums. The community's Santa Clara City Library is one of the top 10 public libraries. It offers outstanding programs and services to the members of the community. The community also boasts of an award winning Convention Center, Recreation Center, an International Swimming Center, and Youth Activity Center among other facilities (City of Santa Clara California, 2012). Some of the corporate organizations found within the neighborhood include Intel, McAfee, Silicon Valley Power, and Oracle Hyperion among others.
The City of St. Joseph (San Jose) lies within the County of Santa Clara in the Silicon Valley. It is undeniably the largest city within the Silicon Valley. It is the most populous city within the San Francisco Bay Area with an estimated population of 971, 372 according to California Department of Finance. The San Jose community has a host of universities that annually churn out engineering and computer science graduates who are the back-bone of the local industries. One of these universities is San Jose State University (City of San Jose California, 2011). San Jose households, because of the neighboring booming industries, by the year…