Objective

Analyze and discuss the fundamental issues of, and strategic management approaches and strategies for dealing with, Corporate Responsibilities to Stakeholders (CSR-- including Society).

Situation

The assigned readings present a range (spectrum) of views on Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR), or responsibilities to stakeholders, ranging from Milton Friedmans (focus on profits) to Ben & Jerrys emphasis on high social responsibility philosophy. The readings also cover a range of options for strategic management strategies and actions, alignment with basic company business strategies, multilayer combination strategies, and creative organizational designs (Newmans Own).

Question to Answer

What would be your recommendation to a profitable mid-size company (you may select a generic company, a company in a specific industry or a specific company of your interest) with respect to what their CSR positioning/strategy should be on the spectrum of A, B, C, D, E described above (e.g. should they be at B, C or D, etc.). Then, explain your rational for the recommendation.