Assignment 1: Social
Performance of Organizations BUS 475
Due
Week 4 and worth 290 points
According
to the textbook, the current world economy is increasingly becoming integrated
and interdependent; as a result, the relationship between business and society
is becoming more complex. Use the Internet to research Apple. Submit a four to
six (4-6) page paper.
Write
a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:
1.
Specify the nature, structure, and types of products or services of
Apple, and identify two (2) key factors in the organization’s external
environment that can affect its success. Provide explanation to support the
rationale.
2.
Suggest five (5) ways in which the primary stakeholders can influence
the organization’s financial performance. Provide support for the response.
3.
Specify one (1) controversial corporate social responsibility concern
associated with Apple.
4.
Submit a reference page with at least four (4) quality references that
you have used for this presentation / paper. Note: Wikipedia
and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Your
assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
·
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with
one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or
school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional
instructions.
·
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the
student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover
page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page
length.
The
specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
·
Analyze the relationship between business and society, and the ways in
which they are part of an interactive system.
·
Recommend ways stakeholders can influence the destiny of both business
and society.
·
Analyze the various primary and secondary stakeholder groups, their
roles, and relationships.
·
Compare and contrast the concepts of corporate social responsibility and
citizenship.
·
Analyze ways ethical challenges affect the multiple functions of
business.
·
Use technology and information resources to research issues in business
and society.
·
Write clearly and concisely about business and society using proper
writing mechanics.
