Have a look at Unilever's Sustainable Living Plan. Before reading chapters 7& 8, were you aware...

 

 

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• Have a look at Unilever's Sustainable Living Plan. Before reading chapters 7& 8, were you aware of this initiative? Does it change your impression of Unilever at all? Is this plan CSR, or strategy, or both? Why? Outline the opportunity that exists at the bottom of the economic pyramid, Can you think of a firm or existing product that can be modified to become profitable in the developing world? Google the terms csr, mandatory, and voluntary, What is your reaction to how this debate is unfolding in the business world? Where do you think most firms would like the balance between coercion and incentives to fall? • In 2003, the Norwegian government passed a law that was designed to force public companies to have 40% female directors on their boards.... How well do you feel women are represented as executives and directors in your country? Do you thínk a law similar to Norway's would improve things? • Have a look at Unilever's Sustainable Living Plan. Before reading chapters 7& 8, were you aware of this initiative? Does it change your impression of Unilever at all? Is this plan CSR, or strategy, or both? Why? Outline the opportunity that exists at the bottom of the economic pyramid, Can you think of a firm or existing product that can be modified to become profitable in the developing world? Google the terms csr, mandatory, and voluntary, What is your reaction to how this debate is unfolding in the business world? Where do you think most firms would like the balance between coercion and incentives to fall? • In 2003, the Norwegian government passed a law that was designed to force public companies to have 40% female directors on their boards.... How well do you feel women are represented as executives and directors in your country? Do you thínk a law similar to Norway's would improve things?

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1 Yes I was aware of that initiative but it wont change my impression of Unilever because it is a worldwide customer products firm with a global missi... View the full answer