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. Use the
Internet to research one (1) of the following organizations:
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De Beers Diamond Company
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National Football League (NFL)
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British Petroleum (BP)
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National Rifle Association (NRA)
Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:
1.
Specify the nature, structure, types of products or service of your
chosen organization, and two (2) key factors in the organization’s external
environment that can affect its success. Provide explanation to support the
rationale.
2.
Examine three (3) salient stakeholders of the chosen organization based
on their key roles and relationships with the company.
3.
Suggest five (5) ways in which the primary stakeholders can influence
the organization’s financial performance. Provide support for the response.
4.
Specify one (1) controversial corporate social responsibility concern
associated with your selected organization.
5.
Assuming you are the leader of the most influential stakeholder group,
outline a plan to form a stakeholder coalition to force the organization to
address your chosen controversial issue. The plan should include the key steps
that you would take to identify members for your coalition group, the major
reasons why you believe that the particular target group can help you to
accomplish your goal, and the method you would utilize to foster collaboration
among the various groups you target.
6.
Assume the role as the leader of the most influential stakeholder group,
and indicate three (3) potential challenges that you may face in encouraging
stakeholders to form a coalition to help you achieve your goals. Suggest the
significant steps that you would take in order to overcome these challenges
that you have identified. Justify the response.
7.
Use at least four (4) quality references.Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify
as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting
requirements:
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Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with
one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or
school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional
instructions.
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Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the
student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover
page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page
length.
