Assignment #1 Case Study: Corporate Social Responsibility Assignment Worth: 20% of final grade.

Text Reference: Based on chapter 6 & 7 of the textbook

Grading Structure: The rubric can be found under Content-Assignments

Instructions: Research and write a brief case study (2-3 pages) on the topic below. Include any references used. Paper, including references should be done in APA 7^th edition format. Submit to the Dropbox titled Assignment #1. Confirm the assignment due date by by looking at the class schedule.

Topic: Choose any manufactured product in your life (an article of clothing, a vehicle, an electronic device, etc.) made in a country other than Canada. DO NOT choose a company. Choose a product.

Some product choices that are manufacture in another country could be:

Nike running shoes

Joe Fresh T-shirts

Apple iPhone

VW Jetta car

You can choose your own product, but these are a few for you to use above.

Using the utilitarian view, analyze the ethics of importing the item to Canada and purchasing and using the item.

Format for your Case Study: List the below titles and address each title below in your case study.

1. Problem Statement. What are the background conditions, the history, and the important issues that define the problem.

2. Current Conditions (Background Information). List the current conditions. These are the present issues that demonstrate the problem. For example, stock value, analysts ratings, lawsuits, customer complaints, reputation issues, etc. The current conditions section could also include different perspectives on the problem based on stakeholders viewpoints.

3. Strategic Goal. State your ultimate goal what you hope to achieve in the big picture. For example, manufacture sneakers without using child labour, secure the privacy of all web site users, create a more productive work force.

4. Objectives. The objectives are measurable results you want to achieve that will get you to your goal. A good report will show readers clear connections from the objectives to the goal. For example, increase company's stock value by 50 points in 2 quarters, increase sales by $4 million while protecting the environment, achieve readership of five thousand hits for our privacy policy over the next two years.

5. Analysis. This section details the analysis you conducted to solve the problem and reach your strategic goal. The analysis section will ordinarily include several, even potentially competing, models.

6. Alternatives (Action Steps). List several competing alternatives that could solve your listed problem.

7. Evaluate Alternatives. In a separate section, evaluate each alternative. Use a credible methodology for your evaluation.

8. Recommended Action. List your recommended action plan.