Strategic Management & Corporate Social Responsibility PRIMARK

  1. Discuss how CSR may contribute to a company’s success from the perspective of different stakeholder groups (20%)
  2. With specific reference to appropriate theory (eg, triple bottom line, sustainable supply chain management, etc), critically evaluate the challenges and advantages of a new production facility based in an emerging economy? (40%) read all each point
    For instance, TBL could be a framework to present this part.
    Triple Bottom Line (John Elkington)
    ¥ A way of assessing corporate performances in three areas: financial, social, and environmental – 3Ps (Profit, People and Planet). (Elkington, 1994)
    Consider three dimensions of CSR/sustainability while evaluating the proposal:
  3. Economic dimension
  4. Social dimension
  5. Environmental dimension
    ¥ Other theories used may be from the core textbooks and recommended readings and journals (starting point!).
    You have sessions across disciplines, CSR in MGT, HRM, Marketing, Supply Chain
  6. Based upon your answers to (1), (2) and (3), recommend whether or not the company should pursue the strategy? (30%) read all each all point and doing all point about Primark

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