Business Paper Assignment
Your score on each question will be determined primarily by two factors: (i) use of course material (i.e., incorporating ideas and concepts from course readings and lectures) and (ii) evidence of critical thinking (e.g., showing an understanding of multiple sides of an issue). Prose should be clear and concise. Answers should be written in your own words.
Finally, note that, since you will be evaluated based on your use of course material, consulting outside sources is prohibited. By outside sources, I mean anything other than the textbook, your notes, and my lecture slides. I want to see you make arguments using the material available in our assigned reading. You don't have to agree with the arguments presented in the textbook and/or lecture, but I do expect you to acknowledge and engage with them where appropriate.
Task:
o Do you agree that companies should create value for all their stakeholders, including shareholders, employees, customers, governments, and the communities in which they operate? Explain your reasoning.
o Respond to the following statement: "Effective stakeholder engagement makes firms more competitive."
o Respond to the following statement: "In the long run those who do not use power in ways that society considers responsible will tend to lose it."
o In your opinion, should companies embrace the idea of corporate social responsibility? Explain your reasoning.
o When we add up all the costs and benefits, is society better off as a result of globalization? Explain your reasoning.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.