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Instructions:
Please refer to the following before attempting:
⮚ The purpose of this Assignment is to have students develop their basic knowledge and concepts related to the course.
⮚ The Assignment questions should be answered in student’s own words using the course concepts, and applications.
⮚ The Assignment calls for additional research primarily secondary research. Make sure to cite all references appropriately.
⮚ Refrain from copying or sharing answers as the same will be considered “plagiarism” and students will not be awarded any marks.
⮚ Assignment without proper citation in the text and references will NOT be marked.
Scenario for the presentation:
Assessing Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives
You are a consultant hired by a medium-sized company, XYZ Corporation, to evaluate their current CSR initiatives and propose improvements. XYZ Corporation is a manufacturing company that produces consumer electronics. They have been in operation for over a decade and have a strong market presence. However, they want to enhance their CSR efforts to align with the growing expectations of stakeholders and contribute positively to society.
Tasks:
Research and Analysis: a. Conduct research on the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and its significance for businesses. b. Identify and analyze at least three current CSR initiatives implemented by XYZ Corporation. Consider their impact on the environment, community, employees, and other stakeholders. c. Examine the existing CSR reporting practices of XYZ Corporation, if any, and evaluate their effectiveness in communicating their CSR initiatives to stakeholders.
Evaluation: a. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the current CSR initiatives of XYZ Corporation, considering factors such as relevance, impact, transparency, and stakeholder engagement. b. Identify areas where XYZ Corporation can improve their CSR practices and suggest specific actions or initiatives that align with their business goals and values.
Proposal: Develop a comprehensive CSR proposal for XYZ Corporation, outlining a set of new initiatives or improvements to existing initiatives.
Presentation: Prepare a concise presentation summarizing your research, analysis, evaluation, and proposal. Use visual aids, such as charts or graphs, to enhance clarity and engagement.
Guidelines:
Your assignment should be presented in a professional manner, adhering to academic standards.
Use credible sources and provide proper in-text citations and references.
Consider the ethical implications and long-term sustainability of the proposed CSR initiatives.
Ensure clarity, coherence, and logical flow in your analysis, evaluation, and proposal.
Your proposal should be realistic and feasible for XYZ Corporation to implement.
NB: You may make any assumptions to prepare the presentation, but you are required to
mention all the assumptions.
