Corporate social responsibility refers to the promotion of social consciousness as a business

MGT5019-8 > Virtue, Values and Economics > Week 3Syllabus ID: 32756Week: 3Introduction:Corporate Social ResponsibilityCorporate social responsibility refers to the promotion of social consciousness as a businessplatform or marketing strategy. These companies are associated with labels such as “green” and“socially responsible” and promote themselves in contrast to companies who are caricatured asold-school corporate kings such as: Gillette, Dow Chemical, Exxon, tobacco companies, defensecontractors, and the chemical industry (Jennings, 2012, p. 102). Of course, business ethics ismuch more complex and blurry than these two dichotomous stereotypes: social responsibilityand big business.1. Review the resources listed in the Books and Resources area below to prepare for this week’sassignment(s).2. Complete the following Spotlight on Skills if you need assistance with the tools used tocomplete your assignments.Spotlight on Skills: How to Prepare a BlogThis week, you will create a blog. Refer to the resources below to get started if this is your firsttime writing a blog.How to Write a Blog in 5 Easy Steps. About.com athttp://weblogs.about.com/od/writingablog/tp/How-To-Write-A-Blog-In-5-Easy-Steps.htmHow to Write a Blog. ehow. http://www.ehow.com/how_2124349_write-popular-blog.htmlBooks and Resources for this Week:BooksReferenceJennings, M. (2012) Business ethics: Casestudies and selected readings.http://www.coursesmart.com/9780538473538/fi Read Unit 3A.rstsection#X2ludGVybmFsX0J2ZGVwRmxhc2hSZWFkZXI/eG1saWQ9OTc4MDUzODQ3MzUzOC84OQ==InstructionArticlesReferenceInstructionFriedman, M. (1970). The social responsibility of business to increase its profits.http://www.colorado.edu/studentgroups/libertarians/issues/friedman-soc-respbusiness.htmlReadArticle***Assignment Instructions***Week 3 Assignment: Assess Corporate Social ResponsibilityActivity DescriptionEntine and Jennings (Case 3.3, p. 104) note that there are eight questions that should beanswered about a company to determine the character of its soul:1. Does the company comply with the law?2. Does the company have a sense of propriety?3. How honestly do product claims match with reality?4. How forthcoming is the company with information?5. How does the company treat its employees?6. How does the company handle third-party ethics issues?7. How charitable is the company?8. How does the company react when faced with negative disclosures?Develop a blog aimed at assessing corporate social responsibility. Be sure to address thefollowing:Contrast the Entine and Jennings’ views with those of Friedman and Freeman, foundwithin your text.What is the difference between Entine and Jennings’ eight questions and traditionalmeasures of social responsibility?Would the model mean that Fannie Mae could be labeled an “honest” company? Why orwhy not?Support your blog with at least three (3) scholarly resources. In addition to these specifiedresources, other appropriate scholarly resources may be included.Length of blog: 3 entries (approximately 350 words per entry)Your blog should be located at a web site that can be easily accessed by Faculty (e.g.,www.blogger.com, www.wordpress.com, www.blogster.com, www.blog.com, orwww.multiplicity.com). It should contain text that is readable, links that work, a display of atleast one graphic, and content information that supports the assignment requirements.Your writing within the blog should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas andconcepts that are presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directlyto this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sureto adhere to Northcentral University’s Academic Integrity Policy.Submit a word document that contains the URL of the blog and your name. Include references tocourse resources presented in proper APA format.