Corporate Social Responsibility

The CEO of your firm, a distributor for a domestic beer manufacturer, has asked you to take on a special project. She has been hearing about a growing trend toward corporate social responsibility, but wonders if this is a reasonable investment for the firm.

Outline the costs and benefits in general terms and draw your own conclusion for her consideration.

What suggestions can you offer to her in terms of what the company can do to demonstrate social responsibility.

Please also answer these 2 other questions about social responsibility:

A friend of yours wants to work for a firm that demonstrates corporate social responsibility. Draw up a list of at least 3 questions she could use in an interview to determine the level of commitment of potential employers.

Please give an example of a business that you feel is socially responsible. Discuss why you think that company is a good choice by using an example from their business. Please choose a company that has not been chosen by another student.