Assignment: Effects of Ethical/Unethical Behaviors
Instructions
While Wal-Mart may employ a number of individuals (e.g., 2.1 million worldwide), throughout the years, the company received negative attention in terms of their business model and practices. Not only has Wal-Mart been accused of treating employees poorly, but they have also been the target of discrimination scandals. Begin by referring to the article in the resources for this week concerning Wal-Mart. Then, conduct a review of relevant research regarding Wal-Mart and its practices. In your paper, after thoroughly researching the Wal-Mart Corporation, address the following:
• Briefly summarize WalMart's mission, vision, and values.
• Evaluate WalMart's actions (e.g., unethical behaviors).
• Elaborate on whether the actions by WalMart are illegal. Justify your rationale.
• Determine how WalMart can improve its corporate culture and leadership. Then, suggest steps for improvement that could be taken to improve WalMart's culture.
In addition to conducting your own research regarding WalMart, you may find it advantageous, when developing your assignment, to watch the videos included in this week's resources.
Support your paper with a minimum of five scholarly resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles, may be included.
Length: 5-7 pages, not including title and reference pages
Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
Resources
1. CNBC (Producer). (2009). The new age of Walmart [Youtube Video file].
2. CNBC (Producer) (2009). Is Walmart good or bad for communities? [Video file].
3. The Social Contract Model of Corporte Purpose and Responsibility by Nien-hê Hsieh.
4. 3rd GLOBAL CONFERENCE on BUSINESS, ECONOMICS, MANAGEMENT and TOURISM, 26-28 November 2015, Rome, Italy- Approaches to the evaluation of Corporate Social Responsibility by Miriam Jankalova.
5. Denying Corporate Rights and Punishing Corporate Wrongs by Amy J. Sepinwall.