You spent the last nine weeks learning about various aspects of an organization, its business functioning and the process of its strategic shift from a profit-only model
You spent the last nine weeks learning about various aspects of an organization, its business functioning and the process of its strategic shift from a profit-only model to a triple bottom line model.
In the course, you learned to:
- Determine the impact of proposed strategic decisions across departments
- Assess current performance of an organization through analysis of financial statements
- Make ethically informed decisions based on awareness of legal and organizational parameters
Now, it’s time to reflect on what you’ve learned.
Prompt
To complete this assignment:
- Identify three key topics from the course that you want to explore further. For example:
- How do various functional areas or departments individually and collectively contribute to the CSR outlook of a company?
- How can analyzing financial statements of a company help reveal its commitment toward CSR?
- How can a company become a frontrunner in making ethical choices while staying within legal restrictions?
- Apply the chosen three topics to re-evaluate the company you chose in Module One (you can consult the list of companies).
- Your re-evaluation should address one of the following considerations:
- Related to the topic, what was your first impression of the company you chose? What is your current impression of the company? How has it changed? Explain your reasoning.
- What drives the direction for the company in its sustainability efforts?
- What are the key features of the CSR efforts of the company?
- Do you believe the company has a sustainable approach to the triple bottom line?
- What are the critical financial, social responsibility, or ethical challenges facing the company in today’s global environment?
- Based on your evaluation, justify whether the company you chose in Module One deserves praise for its commitment to CSR.
Module Ten Short Paper Guidelines and Rubrics.html
Overview
You spent the last nine weeks learning about various aspects of an organization, its business functioning and the process of its strategic shift from a profit-only model to a triple bottom line model.
In the course, you learned to:
- Determine the impact of proposed strategic decisions across departments
- Assess current performance of an organization through analysis of financial statements
- Make ethically informed decisions based on awareness of legal and organizational parameters
Now, it’s time to reflect on what you’ve learned.
Prompt
To complete this assignment:
- Identify three key topics from the course that you want to explore further. For example:
- How do various functional areas or departments individually and collectively contribute to the CSR outlook of a company?
- How can analyzing financial statements of a company help reveal its commitment toward CSR?
- How can a company become a frontrunner in making ethical choices while staying within legal restrictions?
- Apply the chosen three topics to re-evaluate the company you chose in Module One (you can consult the list of companies).
- Your re-evaluation should address one of the following considerations:
- Related to the topic, what was your first impression of the company you chose? What is your current impression of the company? How has it changed? Explain your reasoning.
- What drives the direction for the company in its sustainability efforts?
- What are the key features of the CSR efforts of the company?
- Do you believe the company has a sustainable approach to the triple bottom line?
- What are the critical financial, social responsibility, or ethical challenges facing the company in today’s global environment?
- Based on your evaluation, justify whether the company you chose in Module One deserves praise for its commitment to CSR.
Guidelines for Submission
In a Word document, use double-spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. This report should be 2 pages in length and include references cited in APA format. Consult the Shapiro Library APA Style Guide for more information on citations.
Module Ten Short Paper Rubric
| Criteria | Exemplary (100%) | Proficient (90%) | Needs Improvement (70%) | Not Evident (0%) | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Key Topics to Re-evaluate | Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated or creative manner | Identifies three key business topics in the course and applies them to re-evaluate the chosen company | Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include exploring one key topic they learned in this course | Does not attempt criterion | 40 |
| Evaluation Considerations | Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated or creative manner | Re-evaluation addresses one of the considerations listed above | Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include additional details to connect considerations to re-evaluation | Does not attempt criterion | 20 |
| Chosen Company’s CSR Initiatives | Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated or creative manner | Evaluates the chosen company’s CSR initiatives to justify whether it deserves praise for its commitment toward CSR | Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include researching the chosen company’s CSR approach and reviewing the press, industry views, and public views on this topic | Does not attempt criterion | 20 |
| Articulation of Response | Exceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated or creative manner | Clearly conveys meaning with correct grammar, sentence structure, and spelling | Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors in grammar, sentence structure, and spelling | Submission has critical errors in grammar, sentence structure, and spelling | 20 |
| Total: | 100% |
Course Documents/MBA 500 List of Companies.pdf
MBA 500 List of Companies Note: The following websites have been used alongside official company websites as references for confirming information and reports.
• Mission Statement Academy
• Comparably
• AnnualReports.com Apple Inc.
Items Links Vision Statement “We believe that we are on the face of the earth to make great products and that’s not changing.”
A vision statement is not available on Apple’s official website nor on any other official platform. In the official discussion forum of Apple, there is a mention of a vision statement, but it can’t be claimed as the authentic vision statement of the company. Communities: Vision and Mission of Apple, Inc.
Mission Statement “To [bring] the best user experience to its customers through its innovative hardware, software, and services.”
A mission statement is not available on Apple’s official website. However, in the 2018 Annual Report, in the Business Strategy section, this statement is mentioned in the beginning, and the same is found in multiple places as a mission statement of the company. Apple Mission and Vision Statement Analysis United States Securities and Exchange Commission: Apple Inc. Annual Report
Values Today in Apple History: Apple Lays Out Its Core Company Values
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
The report available on Apple’s website in the Environment section is entitled “Environmental Progress Report.” For a focused look at how Apple is addressing environmental issues, see Apple: Environmental Progress Report (Fiscal Year 2019).
Annual Report Apple’s Annual Report for the year 2019 is available on the website, in the Investor Relations section. United States Securities and Exchange Commission: Apple Inc. Annual Report
Amazon
Items Links
Vision Statement A vision statement is not available on Amazon’s official website; in some places, the mission statement is referred to as a vision statement.
Items Links Amazon Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission Statement “To be Earth’s most customer- centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online, and endeavors [sic] to offer its customers the lowest possible prices.”
The mission statement of Amazon is available on its website. Amazon: Come Build the Future With Us
Values Amazon's Mission Statement and Core Values Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Amazon’s CSR report is available on its website. Sustainability: All In (September 2020) Sustainability: Thinking Big (September 2019)
Annual Report Amazon’s annual report is available on multiple aggregator platforms, but the most authentic source is the Amazon website itself, in the subdomain dedicated to Amazon reports. Investor Relations: Annual Reports, Proxies and Shareholder Letters 2019 Amazon Annual Report
Toyota
Items Links
Vision Statement Toyota’s global vision is depicted using a picture of a tree. Other websites and Toyota’s annual report contain a textual explanation of the vision statement image.
Toyota Global Vision
Mission Statement “Toyota will lead the future mobility society, enriching lives around the world with the safest and most responsible ways of moving people.”
Toyota’s website has three mission statements on it. However, they read more like the philosophy of the company than as a mission statement. Toyota Global Vision
Values Toyota Mission and Vision Statement Analysis
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Toyota’s CSR report is available on its website. Toyota: Environmental Report Toyota: Environmental Report 2020
Items Links Annual Report Toyota: Annual Report 2019
Walmart
Items Links Vision Statement “Be the destination for customers to save money, no matter how they want to shop.”
Walmart’s vision statement is not available on its official website. Walmart Mission and Vision Statement Analysis
Mission Statement “To save people money so they can live better.”
Walmart website doesn’t contain the mission statement, but on their website, Sam Walton’s mission is quoted as the mission they strive to advance. The Walmart Digital Museum: A Global Company
Values Walmart Mission and Vision Statement Analysis Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
The Walmart CSR report is available on its website. Walmart: 2019 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report
Annual Report Walmart’s annual report is available on its website in the Investors section. Walmart: Financial Information Walmart 2019 Annual Report: Defining the Future of Retail
Walt Disney
Items Links
Vision Statement “To be one of the world’s leading producers and providers of entertainment and information.”
There is no mention of a vision statement on the company’s website; however, on other websites the vision statement is inferred from the company’s philosophy. Disney Mission and Vision Statement Analysis
Mission Statement “The mission of The Walt Disney Company is to entertain, inform and inspire people around the globe through the power of unparalleled storytelling, reflecting the iconic brands, creative minds and innovative technologies that make ours the world’s premier entertainment company.”
The mission statement of Walt Disney is available in the website’s About Us section. About the Walt Disney Company: Our Mission
Values Disney Mission and Vision Statement Analysis
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Disney’s CSR report is available on its website.
Items Links The Walt Disney Company: 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility Update
Annual Report Walt Disney’s annual report is available on its website in the section on Investor Relations. The Walt Disney Company: Investor Relations The Walt Disney Company: Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Financial Report
- MBA 500 List of Companies
- Apple Inc.
- Amazon
- Toyota
- Walmart
- Walt Disney
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