Question: Question 1: This question relates to the assigned reading for Week 6 (Business and its Stakeholders): R. Edward Freeman (2013). 'Business is about purpose'. TED

Question 1: This question relates to the assigned reading for Week 6 (Business and its Stakeholders): R. Edward Freeman (2013). 'Business is about purpose'. TED Talk available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dugfwJthBY

(a) Clearly and fully explain what Freeman means by his "new story" of business.

(b) Give an example of some business organisations are doing to create value for a wide set of the stakeholders.

Question 2: This question relates to the assigned reading for Week 11 (The Social Responsibility of Business): Andrew Ghillyer (2012). 'Management without conscience'

Do you think that business has a responsibility to contribute positively to society whenever it can, or do you think that business should simply focus on operating as profitably as it can? Explain your answer, making reference to concepts and arguments in the 'Management without conscience' article.

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