Homework: Social Performance of Organizations
According to the textbook, the current world economy is increasingly becoming integrated and interdependent; as a result, the relationship between business and society is becoming more complex. In this homework, you will be researching a Fortune 500 company from an approved company list provided by your professor. Be sure to check the list before you begin.
Write a four to six pages paper in which you:
o Specify the nature, structure, and types of products or services of your company, and identify two key factors in the organization's external environment that can affect its success. Provide an explanation to support the rationale.
o Suggest five ways in which the primary stakeholders can influence the organization's financial performance. Provide support for the response.
o Specify one controversial corporate social responsibility concern associated with your company.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this homework are:
o Analyze the relationship between business and society, and the ways in which they are part of an interactive system.
o Recommend ways stakeholders can influence the destiny of both business and society.
o Analyze the various primary and secondary stakeholder groups, their roles, and relationships.
o Compare and contrast the concepts of corporate social responsibility and citizenship.
o Analyze ways ethical challenges affect the multiple functions of the business.
o Use technology and information resources to research issues in business and society.
o Write clearly and concisely about business and society using proper writing mechanics.