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1. Based on what you can determine from the company statement of values, code of ethics, code of conduct, etc, what is the image Volkswagen presents to the developed world; to the consumers? (4 points)

2. What type of CSR approach does Volkswagen engage in? Why do you say this? Provide at least two examples to support your position. (5 points)

3. What is the ethical issue presented here? Describe the issue fully, including discussion around issue life cycle and crisis management.  What is Volkswagen's response? How does Volkswagen appear to justify their actions?  What type of ethical theory does this ideology fall within? (10 points)

4. Identify 4 stakeholders (not including the company) and their issue(s) in this event.  Choose one approach to analyzing stakeholders presented in the course, and provide discussion of these stakeholders using this approach.  Determine which stakeholder the company should place their emphasis. (15 points)

5. In view of globalization and the concepts of capitalism, do you feel that Volkswagen's CSR efforts are merely reputation management, or are they truly making a positive social impact? Why? (6 points)