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Week 4 Assignment – Evaluating a Corporate-Societal Relationship

Preparation

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. In this assignment, you will be researching a Fortune 500  company from an approved company list provided by your professor. 

Instructions

Write a 4–5 page evaluation of your chosen company’s performance with respect to its stated values. Do the following: 

• Summarize the company’s primary products and or services.
• Suggest three ways in which primary stakeholders can influence the  organization’s financial performance. Provide support for your  response.
• Describe two critical factors in the organization’s external environment that can affect its success. Support your assertions.
• Assess the company’s biggest success or missed opportunity to  respond to a recent or current social issue. How did it impact company  performance?

Integrate at least two supporting resources from the Strayer University Library or other reputable sources. This course requires the use of Strayer  Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the  Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course.  Check with your professor for any additional instructions. The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is: 

• Evaluate the relationship between a business and society based on  external environmental factors, stakeholders, and corporate social  responsibility issues.

Assignment 1 Resources and Additional Requirements