论行业协会的社会责任问题

Analysis on the Social Responsibilities of Professional Associations

基于理论与实践两方面的考虑,行业协会有承担社会责任的必要性。行业协会的社会责任在国家立法和民间法中都有体现,但不同类型的行业协会所负担的社会责任是有差异的。行业协会承担的社会责任制约着其职能和行为。行业协会违反其社会责任会导致其合法性的削弱或丧失,也会导致其承担一些具体的法律责任。

On the theoretical and practical basis it＇s necessary for professional associations to undertake social responsibilities. There are differences among the social responsibilities, embodied in state laws and private roles, undertook by different kinds of professional associations. Professional associations＇ social responsibilities provide some limitations on their functions and activities. Not fulfilling the social responsibilities may result in the reduction or extinction of professional associations＇ legality, whereas resulting in some specific liabilities.