Overview
In Module Six, you have explored logistical and cultural considerations for managing diverse teams. In this assignment, you will apply what you have learned by analyzing a case study to draw conclusions about corporate social responsibility in an international context.
Prompt
Read the case study Apple and Its Suppliers: Corporate Social Responsibility, taking careful note of examples and explanations of Apple’s views on corporate social responsibility, countries involved in the supply chain, and whom the public held responsible for the ethical violations.
Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:
- Key Points: Briefly summarize key points that the case raises, such as who was involved; key problems and concerns identified; and questions about corporate social responsibility, public opinion, and/or international business.
- Corporate Social Responsibility: Explain how corporate social responsibility, specifically related to employee treatment, is important to a business.
- Public Opinion: Explain how the media and public opinion influenced the situation and what lessons a business practitioner can learn from Apple’s experience with how the media and the public can impact business.
- International Business: The case states that although the concerns regarding poor employee treatment were related to events at manufacturing facilities such as Foxconn and Pegatron, the concerns regarding corporate social responsibility fell to Apple. Explain what this can teach business professionals about international business and supply chain management.
- Labor Practices: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of commonly used labor practices in international business.
- The Road Ahead: The end of the case raises a few questions regarding how Apple should proceed. On the basis of what you have learned in this module and throughout the course, explain how you think Apple should have proceeded following the incident outlined in the case and why. Make sure to use evidence from course and/or external resources to support your response.
Guidelines for Submission
Submit this assignment as a 400- to 750-word Microsoft Word document. Sources should be cited according to APA style.
| Criteria | Exemplary (100%) | Proficient (85%) | Needs Improvement (55%) | Not Evident (0%) | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key Points | Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner | Briefly summarizes key points the case raises, such as who was involved; key problems and concerns identified; and questions about corporate social responsibility, public opinion, and/or international business | Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include increasing the number and expanding on details of the key points in the case | Does not attempt criterion | 15 |
| Corporate Social Responsibility | Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner | Explains how corporate social responsibility, specifically related to employee treatment, is important to a business | Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include focusing the discussion of corporate social responsibility on employee treatment | Does not attempt criterion | 15 |
| Public Opinion | Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner | Explains how the media and public opinion influenced the situation and what lessons a business practitioner can learn from Apple’s experience with how the media and public can impact business | Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include expanding the discussion on public opinion and how other companies can learn from Apple’s experience | Does not attempt criterion | 15 |
| International Business | Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner | Explains what the case study can teach business professionals about international business and supply chain management | Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include drawing conclusions about international business and supply chain management | Does not attempt criterion | 15 |
| Labor Practices | Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner | Compares the advantages and disadvantages of commonly used labor practices in international business | Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include comparing additional advantages and disadvantages | Does not attempt criterion | 15 |
| The Road Ahead | Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner | Explains how Apple should have proceeded following the incident outlined in the case and why, using supporting evidence from course and/or external resources to support the response | Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include adding supporting evidence to support the response | Does not attempt criterion | 15 |
| Articulation of Response | Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner | Clearly conveys meaning with correct grammar, sentence structure, and spelling, demonstrating an understanding of audience and purpose | Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors in grammar, sentence structure, and spelling, negatively impacting readability | Submission has critical errors in grammar, sentence structure, and spelling, preventing understanding of ideas | 5 |
| Citations and Attributions | Uses citations for ideas requiring attribution, with few or no minor errors | Uses citations for ideas requiring attribution, with consistent minor errors | Uses citations for ideas requiring attribution, with major errors | Does not use citations for ideas requiring attribution | 5 |
| Total: | 100% |
