For this part of your report, you will explore aspects of the triple bottom line and positive social change that the company should consider when choosing an investment. In addition to the financial information provided, your client wants to be sure that the investment is working toward the greater good for its stakeholders. You will provide that information by showing them, through the triple bottom line, that the company can capture profits and demonstrate protection to people and the planet. You also will show the executive team how this concept can lead to having its decision promote the good of all people through positive social change. To complete this part, address the following:

Define the triple bottom line and and analyze its importance within an organization. Give examples of how the organization might address each of the three Ps.

Illustrate how the triple bottom line can lead an organization to have an influence on positive social change. Provide at least two examples of how this can be accomplished.

As part of your discussion with the executive team on the triple bottom line and its potential impact on positive social change, you believe it is important to emphasize the need for the leaders to ask the right questions to ensure effective implementation of the triple bottom line. To help demonstrate the effectiveness of questioning as a means of leading change, propose three to five questions that the executive team members should ask their staff to prompt both a learning mindset and lead to improved collaboration within their organization. Be sure to provide your reasons for choosing these questions and substantiate your position.