Principles of corporate social responsibility in a global business environment.

In the changing, dynamic and modern world, the way businesses were carried out many years
ago is drastically changing today. Due to the availability and advancement of technology, it
has become much easier to do business globally.
As a business professional, you cannot ignore ethics in business and must adhere to the
principles of corporate social responsibility in a global business environment.
Identify and discuss the reasons why it is important to manage responsibly, sustainably, and
behave ethically in relation to social, cultural, economic and environmental issues. You are
also required to discuss CSR impact on leadership in modern organisation.
This assessment addresses
LO1: Understand the dynamic and changing nature of business and the consideration of the
future of organisations within the global business environment
LO2: Identify the need for individuals and organisations to manage responsibly and
sustainably and behave ethically in relation to social, cultural, economic and environmental
issues

Select a firm from the retail sector in the UK for your research. You are required to research
the leadership style, management practices, and organisational culture (be sure to look at
both their domestic and international reputation). Based on your research, write a report
answering the following questions.

1. A brief history and summary of the business you have selected and the rationale
   for your choice (20% of your work).
2. According to your research, discuss their vision, leadership style and management
   practices and the organisational culture using theories you have studied as
   evidence. Be sure to provide references within text for material used (30% of your
   work).
3. Analyse how their culture and their management style influence their business
   functions and strategies with specific examples (30% of your work).
4. What could be your recommendations as an improvement (the proposed
   leadership styles, management practices and the various strategies that can be
   undertaken by this firm based on the research done) to your company (20%)

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