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Discussions
Discussion: Learning Objectives for Ethical and Social Responsibility
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For Discussion, choose one of the following three discussion topics. Your post should be 225-250 words and APA formatted.
1. Explain why a company's strategy needs to pass ethical scrutiny.
2. Analyze the impact of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) on the operation of American businesses in competition with international competitors.
3. Compare and analyze the impact of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on firms that practice it and those who do not.
Discussion and Participation Guidelines
Weekly Class Discussion Participation
Weekly discussion participation with your colleagues students and the instructor for each question occurs over a minimum of three different days. You are required to engage in discussions with a minimum of three different colleagues. To be sure you are addressing all of the Learning Objectives for the week, respond to colleagues who selected different questions than you did for their initial post. Each response should be 100-125 words. One-line responses will not earn any points.
After your initial post, engage with colleagues and the Instructor in clarifying and mastering any concepts not fully understood. Points to explore in the first discussion topic could include:
• How is the concept(s) used in your current or past place of employment and/or career?
• How does the concept(s) relate to other concepts in the Learning Objectives?
• Why is it important for you to know and master these concept(s)?
Required Resources
Readings
• Thompson, A. A. (2014-2015). Strategy: Core concepts and analytical approaches(3rd ed.) [BSG electronic edition]. Burr Ridge, IL: McGraw-Hill Education.
o Chapter 9, "Strategy, Ethics, and Social Responsibility" (pp. 181-197)
o Chapter 10, "Building an Organization Capable of Good Strategy Execution" (pp. 199-216)
o Business Strategy Game (BSG) Simulation website:
- Thompson, A. A., Jr., Reidenback, M. A., Stappenbeck, G. J., Harms, C. C., & Thrasher, I. F. (2014). The Business Strategy Game: Competing in a global marketplace. Retrieved from https://www.bsg-online.com/
Visit this website to read Chapters 9 and 10 of the e-book course text and continue the Business Strategy Game. This simulation provides opportunities for you to make some of the difficult decisions often encountered by managers as they seek to execute the strategy that has been established by senior executives who are responsible to the shareholders.
Media
- Drachli, T. (Producer). (2013). Coca-Cola social responsibility [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/WcR-V3vdhG8
- University of St. Gallen, Switzerland (Producer) [HSGUniStGallen]. (2012). What is corporate social responsibility (CSR)? [Video file].
Retrieved from https://youtu.be/E0NkGtNU_9w
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