Scenario

In 2015, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a violation notice to the Volkswagon Group for violating the Clean Air Act. Cleverly, Volkswagon had created a device that could adjust emission controls so as to pass laboratory emissions testing in order to meet EPA standards.

"Volkswagon: The Scandal Explained," (https://www.bbc.com/news/business-34324772), and "Trust in Corporate Responsibility as Volkswagon & Mitsubishi Emissions Scandal," (https://corporate-citizenship.com/2016/04/27/trust-in-corporate-responsibility-after-volkswagen-mitsubishi-emissions-scandal/), which offers further insight into the incident.

The US government filed suit against Volkswagon. Read United States of America v. Volkswagon (Case 2:16-cv-10006-LJM-MJH, Filed 01/04/16) United States District Court, For The Eastern District of Michigan. A copy of the government's complaint can be found at https://www.justice.gov/opa/file/809826/download and a PDF of the complaint is likewise provided.

1.In the aftermath of the emissions scandal with the EPA, explain what type of corporate social responsibility efforts will help the Volkswagon Group meet their organizational objectives?

2.Provide at least 3 recommendations you would make to Volkswagon and Mitsubishi that they should incorporate to increase their brand and social responsibility which will develop positive community relations and increase brand value.