6. Why are you interested in the activities of this organization? It is only the farmer who faithfully plants seeds in the Spring, who reaps a harvest in the Autumn.

—B. C. Forbes, founder of Forbes magazine These assignments will help develop your present and future capabilities as a manager. Since stakeholders increasingly expect companies to do more to fulfi ll their discretionary responsibilities, chances are you and your company will be expected to support your community in some signifi cant way. To begin learning about community needs and corporate social responsibility, visit a local charity or nonprofi t organization of your choosing, perhaps a hospital, the Red Cross, Goodwill, Planned Parenthood, a soup kitchen, or a homeless shelter. Talk to the people who work or volunteer there